The BBC has launched a new version of its iPlayer for the Sony PlayStation 3 gaming console in an attempt to hook television viewers and open up their potential to a new audience. Those who have gotten used to watching shows such as Doctor Who on their mobile phones of iPad will enjoy the easy ability to simply watch, but as the iPlayer market continues to grow most analysts predict that people will want to watch the same shows on their television as well and not just their mobile devices which is where the iPlayer will play a large role.
Also launching outside of the PS3 app will be a new iPlayer version formatted for specific use with most television in an effort to get older viewers to take a look at what the software has to offer. The app will have a browser based version of the app that is completely fresh and new and will allow viewers to make recommendations to their friends or those within their networks. It will also offer recommendations based on viewing history and contain easy access to all of the top shows on television in Britain at the moment.