Peel Launches Social TV Platform for Android App
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Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Peel Launches Social TV Platform for Android App
Updated TV Show Discovery App Enables Android Users to Follow Friends and See Their Favorite Shows and Guilty Pleasures
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peel, the company dedicated to revolutionizing the way you watch TV, today launched an enhanced version of the popular Peel app for Android. With millions of recommended shows viewed, Peel is excited to bring its personalized discovery and social TV experience to the Android platform. Users can find and follow friends, see what their friends are watching, view Favorite Programs and Guilty Pleasures, get great TV recommendations and comment on posts - all within the free Peel app for Android devices available at the Google Play Store.
The Peel app eliminates the need for complicated TV listings and brings you closer to the shows you love. Peel makes it easy to discover your next favorite show with customized programming recommendations, and connect with a like-minded TV community in an elegant and intuitive application. In addition to the new Social TV features, Peel has added two new sections for users to input their favorite shows and favorite channels. Once a user has selected a favorite show or channel, they can easily see what is on TV from their customized menus. Touch one of the thumbnails and the app displays a brief description of the episode or movie that is playing.
"We worked closely with our Android community to develop a compelling social TV experience while further enhancing app speed and reliability," said Greg Lindley, chief experience officer for Peel. "We have seen incredible reception this year with Android users enjoying the Peel app on the Samsung Galaxy Tab line. With this launch, Peel is combining the best of social curation with its world class recommendation engine to deliver the complete TV discovery and social sharing experience."
The Peel app for Android enables users to sign up within the app or create an account with their Facebook login. When users log into Peel's new Social TV experience, they will see an activity feed of recommendations from people they follow as well as responses to recommendations. Users can share why a show is worth watching (or not) as well as their thoughts on news, sports and movies. When users list a new Favorite Program or Guilty Pleasure, activity is posted to their feed. Users can see when they have a new follower, enabling them to share Guilty Pleasures, Favorite Programs, Recommendations, Last 5 Shows Watched and Most Watched Shows.
Availability
The Peel app is free and available for Android users on the 2.0 operating system or higher. To download Peel visit the Google Play Store.
Peel is also available for iPhone® and iPod touch® and can be downloaded from the iTunes® App Store.
About Peel
Peel was founded on a passion for redefining the home entertainment experience. As the recognized leader in personalized TV discovery with millions of recommended shows viewed, the groundbreaking Peel app combines intuitive program discovery, seamless remote control and engaging social sharing. For more information or to download the iOS or Android app, visit Peel.com.
For regular Peel updates follow us at Twitter.com/PeelTV, become a Fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeelTV or visit Peel.com.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contact
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc. for Peel
831.401.3175
Peel@43pr.com
SOURCE Peel TV
Peel TV
CONTACT: Media Enquiries:
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983 Public Enquiries:
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
Web Site: http://www.peel.com
Updated TV Show Discovery App Enables Android Users to Follow Friends and See Their Favorite Shows and Guilty Pleasures
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Peel, the company dedicated to revolutionizing the way you watch TV, today launched an enhanced version of the popular Peel app for Android. With millions of recommended shows viewed, Peel is excited to bring its personalized discovery and social TV experience to the Android platform. Users can find and follow friends, see what their friends are watching, view Favorite Programs and Guilty Pleasures, get great TV recommendations and comment on posts - all within the free Peel app for Android devices available at the Google Play Store.
The Peel app eliminates the need for complicated TV listings and brings you closer to the shows you love. Peel makes it easy to discover your next favorite show with customized programming recommendations, and connect with a like-minded TV community in an elegant and intuitive application. In addition to the new Social TV features, Peel has added two new sections for users to input their favorite shows and favorite channels. Once a user has selected a favorite show or channel, they can easily see what is on TV from their customized menus. Touch one of the thumbnails and the app displays a brief description of the episode or movie that is playing.
"We worked closely with our Android community to develop a compelling social TV experience while further enhancing app speed and reliability," said Greg Lindley, chief experience officer for Peel. "We have seen incredible reception this year with Android users enjoying the Peel app on the Samsung Galaxy Tab line. With this launch, Peel is combining the best of social curation with its world class recommendation engine to deliver the complete TV discovery and social sharing experience."
The Peel app for Android enables users to sign up within the app or create an account with their Facebook login. When users log into Peel's new Social TV experience, they will see an activity feed of recommendations from people they follow as well as responses to recommendations. Users can share why a show is worth watching (or not) as well as their thoughts on news, sports and movies. When users list a new Favorite Program or Guilty Pleasure, activity is posted to their feed. Users can see when they have a new follower, enabling them to share Guilty Pleasures, Favorite Programs, Recommendations, Last 5 Shows Watched and Most Watched Shows.
Availability
The Peel app is free and available for Android users on the 2.0 operating system or higher. To download Peel visit the Google Play Store.
Peel is also available for iPhone® and iPod touch® and can be downloaded from the iTunes® App Store.
About Peel
Peel was founded on a passion for redefining the home entertainment experience. As the recognized leader in personalized TV discovery with millions of recommended shows viewed, the groundbreaking Peel app combines intuitive program discovery, seamless remote control and engaging social sharing. For more information or to download the iOS or Android app, visit Peel.com.
For regular Peel updates follow us at Twitter.com/PeelTV, become a Fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/PeelTV or visit Peel.com.
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.
Media Contact
Evie Carter
FortyThree, Inc. for Peel
831.401.3175
Peel@43pr.com
SOURCE Peel TV
Peel TV
CONTACT: Media Enquiries:
Health Canada
(613) 957-2983 Public Enquiries:
(613) 957-2991
1-866 225-0709
Web Site: http://www.peel.com