The BBC has stopped new iPlayer users from downloading programmes on Windows PCs and Macs, with the download service ending for all laptop and desktop users in March. The iPlayer Downloads app for Mac ...

BBC iPlayer is set to end downloads for computers and laptops – and users aren't happy. The news has sparked outcry on X (formely Twitter), with one furious user calling it 'an illogical decision'.

THE BBC has announced a shock change to iPlayer - sparking fury among viewers. The broadcaster is phasing out iPlayer Downloads for PCs and Macs in weeks, meaning users will no longer be able to view ...

BBC iPlayer Downloads allows viewers to save their favourite shows onto machines so they can watch them later without internet or a Wi-Fi connection. The feature was particularly useful for those who ...

The download version of the BBC's iPlayer will be available for Mac users by the end of the year, according to director general Mark Thompson. Thompson made the commitment in a blog posting responding ...

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The download version of BBC iPlayer is now available for Mac and Linux users. The BBC has worked with Adobe's AIR developer platform to create a desktop download manager for its online on-demand TV ...

The BBC’s iPlayer service is allowing users to download content to their smartphones and tablets, though the feature will be limited to iOS at first. The BBC’s iPlayer service is allowing users to ...

The BBC's iPlayer catch-up service is expected to add high-definition programmes for stream and download imminently. Problems with the launch, perhaps? We tried to contact the BBC for comment, but ...

The BBC's iPlayer is compatible with so many portable devices now it's almost funny. In terms of ease of access to on-demand content, Auntie has pushed the boat so far out it's barely a dot on the ...

You only have weeks left to watch existing shows - mark your calendars for when the app closes down altogether TV fans have been warned a long-running BBC iPlayer app will be rendered useless from ...