BBC launches new-look iPlayer
The BBC is rolling out a new-look iPlayer, which it describes as ‘simpler, more visual and easier to browse’.
Source: BBC
The new iPlayer homepage
The update sees the introduction of a new homepage design, which is based around images, with a consistent navigation bar along the top.
This new design is also rolling out to the channel pages and the category pages.
Source: BBC
New CBeebies channel page
Dan Taylor, head of BBC iPlayer at BBC Future Media, says, ‘The major focus of this release is making it easier to find something to watch, helping you quickly and easily find the programmes you know you’re looking for and, crucially helping you discover something new.’
Source: BBC
The new iPlayer design across multiple devices
The new iPlayer design also uses responsive design principles, and is optimised for use across desktop, mobile, tablet and TV.
The new version is rolling out from this week across all these touchpoints, while the iPlayer mobile and tablet apps will be updated in the coming months.
Source: BBC
New Music category page
The iPlayer service initially launched in 2007, and an updated design – tailored for viewing on televisions – was released in 2011.
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