'TV English Premium' app, just downloaded, too good to be true?

jobucks

Hi all,

I just downloaded the TV English Premium app for the iPad. To be honest it's fab, but I want to know is it too good to be true. It allows me access to Sky movies channels in HD, now I cancelled my Sky movies package months ago due to the expense, and this app doesn't ask for your sky account details or anything! How are they getting away with this? The app also has all the UK channels and their +1's aswell as some US channels. Anyone else using this, and realistically do you think it may end up being removed from the app store? Hope not cos for 79c it's quite a bit cheaper than what I was paying sky!

Kristopherus

Any version for Android?

jobucks

I don't know to be honest, got it in the app store...pretty honky like!

kbell

Did you get asked to re-confirm your password and security questions?
I changed my itunes log in details, there incase theres anything dodgy.

James__10

jobucks wrote: »

Hi all,

I just downloaded the TV English Premium app for the iPad. To be honest it's fab, but I want to know is it too good to be true. It allows me access to Sky movies channels in HD, now I cancelled my Sky movies package months ago due to the expense, and this app doesn't ask for your sky account details or anything! How are they getting away with this? The app also has all the UK channels and their +1's aswell as some US channels. Anyone else using this, and realistically do you think it may end up being removed from the app store? Hope not cos for 79c it's quite a bit cheaper than what I was paying sky!

How many Channels are available?

jobucks

kbell wrote: »

Did you get asked to re-confirm your password and security questions?
I changed my itunes log in details, there incase theres anything dodgy.

I wasn't asked to confirm anything, just downloaded it and ready to go!

jobucks

James__10 wrote: »

How many Channels are available?

Looks to be about 60


A lot of articles have sprung up on the web about this app, seems to be a lot of people asking what the catch is, getting rave reviews! I'd say it's only a matter of time before its pulled! It must be illegal surely or against broadcasting regs? I freakin love it though!

James__10

jobucks wrote: »

Looks to be about 60


A lot of articles have sprung up on the web about this app, seems to be a lot of people asking what the catch is, getting rave reviews! I'd say it's only a matter of time before its pulled! It must be illegal surely or against broadcasting regs? I freakin love it though!

Jesus, whats the quality like? I presume it has all the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 channels yeah?:)

jobucks

These are the channels:

Here is a full list of TV channels:


Animal Planet HD
Comedy Central HD
Bio HD
Disney XD HD
ESPN America HD
MGM HD
National Geographic Wild HD
National Geographic HD
Sky Movies Drama Romance HD
Sky Movies Modern Greats HD
Sky Movies Thriller HD
Sky Movies Sci-fi Horror HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sport 1 HD
BBC HD
Eurosport HD
Eurosport2 HD
Cinemax HD
History HD
BBC One
BBC Two
BBC Three
BBC Four
Channel4
Channel4+1
Channel5
Channel5+1
ITV1
ITV1+1
ITV2
ITV2+1
ITV3
ITV3+1
ITV4
ITV4+1
E4
E4+1
More4
More4+1
Film4
Film4+1
5USA
5USA+1
5*
5*+1
CBBC Channel
CBeebies
CITV
Dave
Pick TV
Challenge
Quest
Yesterday
Really
Showcase TV



★ Timeshifting (Controlling live TV) ★
You have the possibility to pause any channel/program and resume play later.
Now you can pause your program at any time for example to answer a phone call without missing a beat.

★ AirPlay ★

With the AirPlay option, you can stream channels from your iPhone/iPad to your TV thanks to an Apple TV.

jobucks

James__10 wrote: »

Jesus, whats the quality like? I presume it has all the BBC, ITV and Channel 4 channels yeah?:)

Yup, quality is excellent!

James__10

jobucks wrote: »

These are the channels:

Here is a full list of TV channels:


Animal Planet HD
Comedy Central HD
Bio HD
Disney XD HD
ESPN America HD
MGM HD
National Geographic Wild HD
National Geographic HD
Sky Movies Drama Romance HD
Sky Movies Modern Greats HD
Sky Movies Thriller HD
Sky Movies Sci-fi Horror HD
Sky News HD
Sky Sport 1 HD
BBC HD
Eurosport HD
Eurosport2 HD
Cinemax HD
History HD
BBC One
BBC Two
BBC Three
BBC Four
Channel4
Channel4+1
Channel5
Channel5+1
ITV1
ITV1+1
ITV2
ITV2+1
ITV3
ITV3+1
ITV4
ITV4+1
E4
E4+1
More4
More4+1
Film4
Film4+1
5USA
5USA+1
5*
5*+1
CBBC Channel
CBeebies
CITV
Dave
Pick TV
Challenge
Quest
Yesterday
Really
Showcase TV



★ Timeshifting (Controlling live TV) ★
You have the possibility to pause any channel/program and resume play later.
Now you can pause your program at any time for example to answer a phone call without missing a beat.

★ AirPlay ★

With the AirPlay option, you can stream channels from your iPhone/iPad to your TV thanks to an Apple TV.

:eek:

Sounds Class :pac:

kaisersose77

dont waste money on it!

the few channels that do stream stop after 10 or 20 seconds and uk free channels dont work at all (i'd say there coming from the tvcatchup service that blocks non uk ip's).

Someone has just gathered a few streams online and made an app out of it.

jobucks

Here's hoping it still works after Apple remove it from the app store, and they will!

jpt1980

There's just a promo video running on the sky channels
now

jobucks

kaisersose77 wrote: »

dont waste money on it!

the few channels that do stream stop after 10 or 20 seconds and uk free channels dont work at all (i'd say there coming from the tvcatchup service that blocks non uk ip's).

Someone has just gathered a few streams online and made an app out of it.

It's working fine for me and it is definitely live as I've checked it against the schedule and my own tv!

James__10

Is this legit?

Newport81

kbell wrote: »

Did you get asked to re-confirm your password and security questions?
I changed my itunes log in details, there incase theres anything dodgy.

Yes I did hope to god its not a scam?

JustAddWater

smyths wrote: »

kbell wrote: »

Did you get asked to re-confirm your password and security questions?
I changed my itunes log in details, there incase theres anything dodgy.

Yes I did hope to god its not a scam?

My iPhone asks for a password everything I download anything

The SKY channels are down for me ATM too

kaisersose77

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57413072-37/apple-ratchets-up-app-store-security/

the password/security questions are an official thing from apple

jobucks

Will have to keep an eye on it methinks, what's the old saying, 'if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is'! I am a bit concerned now though and my elation is fading fast, hope to god its not a scam!

ucd.1985

Anyone get Sky Sports HD1 working?

Diggerdunne

i only get the free channels to work, any premium channels only have a video ad on them... Maybe premium channels work in the uk...

Just read on twitter that, apparently, the creator was just streaming his FuTuBox account(Whatever that is) and he has been cut off, and therefore app is useless.

http://www.futubox.com/

jobucks

Ya am just getting the ads on the movie channels now

Calibos

Ah sure whats the harm trying it out, its only 79c

.....internet buzz for a day before his futubox account banned/app removed......

Whats 79c by 1 million ?

That guy is a fcuking genius and legend. He deserves the money for the sheer chancery of the whole thing!!

Calibos

Calibos wrote: »

.....internet buzz for a day before his futubox account banned/app removed......

Whats 79c by 1 million ?

That guy is a fcuking genius and legend. He deserves the money for the sheer chancery of the whole thing!!

I would completely agree with ye!

If he got 1,000,000 downloads (which I would say he did), he would have made around €550,000. 70% of profits.

ucd.1985

Can you not apply for a refund if you are not happy with the app.

jobucks

79c, how bad! Brilliant idea and that guy has just paid off his mortgage in one day. Found his developer profile: http://www.appdata.com/ios_apps/devs/1033391-shahla-ghrhchori

He also released a German version!

I downloaded it this morning when I saw it featured in the charts leader board on the app store, I don't begrudge him the 79c in fairness he's a bit of a ledge, let him keep it

Duggys Housemate

This is a total cock up by Apple. How did they think this app would not be breaking other people's intellectual copyright is beyond me, particularly given the fact they have local review teams. You do deserve your money back.

fox007

ucd.1985 wrote: »

Can you not apply for a refund if you are not happy with the app.

Can this be done from your iPhone?

jobucks

Some interesting reading, massive cock-up by apple

http://www.mygreatiphone.com/

http://www.razorianfly.com/2012/04/22/tv-english-premium-slips-through-apples-approval-process-allows-the-watching-of-premium-tv-channels-without-subscription/

http://www.avforums.com/forums/ipad-applications/1622001-tv-english-premium.html

Sad Professor

I wouldn't let scammers away with this. See here for how to request a refund:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933

Select that the app doesn't function as expected and indicate that it was a scam. Apple will deduct it from his account.

Stuff like this goes to show just how sheltered iOS users are.

dodzy

Ah yes, the masses who believed that they were going to get a sub to premium sky channels for 79c.....and then moan when the obvious scam is plugged :rolleyes:

I'm with the posters who say "fair play to the scammer - let him keep the money !":D, although I'm guessing that there is a system in place to cater for incidents just like this whereby the cash cannot be drawn down by the app dev for a particular period of time, maybe ?

Sad Professor

Developers are paid monthly. And even then I think it takes a couple of weeks for it to be processed.

Duggys Housemate

Apple has it then, they should automatically refund.

Sad Professor

No, Apple don't withhold payment from developers. This is their fault for approving it. They'll pay them minus the refunds and will probably terminate their account. Any user who wants a refund can request it. Otherwise they still have the app they thought could stream Sky Movies for free.

stonybroke

Got this app yesterday, wouldn't start first few times, then it started, not all channels were working, tried it this morning all hd channels working now, they pause every now and then, weird



update... some of them not working now

McGrath5

Sad Professor wrote: »

I wouldn't let scammers away with this. See here for how to request a refund:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933

Select that the app doesn't function as expected and indicate that it was a scam. Apple will deduct it from his account.

Stuff like this goes to show just how sheltered iOS users are.

Cheers Sad Professor, I purchased this app myself yesterday, had a feeling it was too good to be true.
I know it is only 79c, but its the principle.

Dades

I hovered over the buy button when I saw this thread this morning... glad I forced myself to read to the end!

Fresh Pots

Looks like the app has hit overload, mines stuck on the "loading channels" screen.

jobucks

So I'm the eejit who started this thread, sorry if any of you purchased it because of that! I'm gonna let him keep my 79p, I reckon he's the next Richard Branson

What I want to know though is why it's still in the AppStore now though?

stonybroke

TheTechGuy wrote: »

Looks like the app has hit overload, mines stuck on the "loading channels" screen.

Mines the same now ' loading channels'

mad muffin

I think they are refunding the purchase.

If you go into your iTunes account and you'll notice that the app is already in report a problem.

barryd09

Mine is working fine, theres alot of stuff on it thats ready on filmon.

D2D

Got it yesterday, all the HD channels listed are now showing that promo vid for futubox:( Anyways, all the freeview channels are working away fine though so I'm happy enough. The quality of the channels are much better than the FilmOn app. Have had 5USA on my iPad since around 6 and the stream hasn't dropped once.

EDIT: Just tried to open it there on my iPhone and it just crashes when it loads the channels. Same with iPad :(:(

Sad Professor

Apple have finally pulled it. Took them long enough.

stonybroke

Sad Professor wrote: »

Apple have finally pulled it. Took them long enough.

Do we get refunded now

guil

stonybroke wrote: »

Sad Professor wrote: »

Apple have finally pulled it. Took them long enough.

Do we get refunded now

You won't get a refund unless u request it

whiterebel

guil wrote: »

You won't get a refund unless u request it

I reported a problem with it, and they said to contact the developer

_Whimsical_

Is it still working? I got it yesterday when this thread started,before sense set in, but it has no sky movies options, it's just the same channels as filmon really.

wush06

whiterebel wrote: »

I reported a problem with it, and they said to contact the developer

Same for me.