Is it necessary to have “app” appear on an app? Like, Der!
I’d rather it appear as just “Foxtel” or keep the “Foxtel Go” branding.
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Complicate things even more why don’t you Foxtel.
In the iOS App Store it just appears as Foxtel. Not very easy for a new customer to differentiate between Foxtel, MyFoxtel, and Foxtel Now. Website also says it features a new look, but it looks identical to the old app to me.
Foxtel Go
Foxtel GO is back better than ever before
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Foxtel GO streams in HD, live and On Demand
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Chromecast and AirPlay lets Multiroom subscribers take the big screen experience with them, anytime, any place
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Watch on tablets, smartphones and select PC & Mac browsers
Foxtel today unveiled the supercharged arrival of its popular mobile streaming app, Foxtel GO. The news marks the return of the award-winning app, bringing with it HD streaming, allowing customers to take their favourite sports and shows with them on the move and enjoy it, live and On Demand, in HD*, at no extra charge as part of their subscription.
Foxtel GO is designed for mobility, so customers never miss out on the big sporting moments or new drama, anytime, anywhere when they’re away from home and, from today, Multiroom subscribers can also take their big screen experience with them on the go with support now added for Chromecast and AirPlay.
The move means these subscribers no longer need to restrict themselves to the small screen when staying in hotels, visiting family and friends, or wherever they have access to a large screen when away from home**. Chromecast and AirPlay support comes as part of a Foxtel Multiroom subscription.
Customers can register Foxtel GO on multiple devices and watch it on two screens at the same time, meaning much more access for every corner of the household. It is available for download on the App Store, for iPads and iPhones; Google Play for Android smartphones and tablets and can be watched on PC via the Google Chrome browser or on Mac using the Safari browser at watch.foxtel.com.au.
With Foxtel GO, new customers can be up and running as soon as they sign up, without the need to wait for their main service to be installed.
Foxtel GO also arrives with new features designed to personalise the viewing experience, including personal WatchLists, Closed Captioning and universal Continue Watching across Foxtel GO supported devices.
The addition of HD and support for Chromecast and AirPlay on Foxtel GO are part of Foxtel’s ongoing wave of innovation for Australian TV that adds even more value to a Foxtel subscription.
Patrick Delany, Foxtel CEO, said, “We’ve been working hard at Foxtel to ensure that this year is one like never before. We have momentum behind our push to improve the way our customers enjoy the high quality entertainment experience they are paying for.
“We got things started with our newly secured cricket rights that are set to bowl customers over with no ad-breaks during live play starting this November, and our recently announced 4K channel will bring the sights of sport, movies and docos to you like you’ve never seen this coming October.
“Today, we’re bringing a familiar name back to our mobile app, Foxtel GO, and giving it a high-def makeover while adding the ability for our Multiroom customers to share it with big screens when you’re away from home. Foxtel is a great entertainment option for a family who can watch it together or rip it apart so each member of the family can watch what they want, where they want and when they want.
“These changes are just the beginning as we continue to make the way customers experience Foxtel better than ever before.”
HD, AirPlay and Chromecast for Foxtel GO comes as Foxtel is gearing up for the arrival of its new, dedicated, 4K channel set to take to the air in October. Foxtel in 4K promises to bring a ground-breaking new way to enjoy sport, documentaries, movies and more through Australia’s only guaranteed 4K satellite signal. Foxtel in 4K will be delivered to compatible 4K TVs through its new iQ4 set top box to Sports HD customers.
Foxtel GO requires compatible device connected to the internet. Data charges may apply. Shows only available if they’re in your pack, some shows/channels not available. Sorry, Australia only.
**Experience High Definition on some of our most popular shows and channels (depending on the content and channels in your package), including all channels in our Sport, Drama, and Movie Packs.*
**Large screen sharing requires Chromecast or Apple TV in addition to compatible mobile device. Australia Only.
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Can’t wait to get home and fire up the Intel Computestick to check out the quality. I assume this no longer runs on Silverlight and the jerky movement evident on the old Go app is a thing of the past.
Bit shitty only allowing multiroom to access casting
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This should mean fans who subscribe to sports package including Fox Footy and Fox League should be able stream live matches across the full screen of their tablets and PCs, unlike the official AFL and NRL apps which restricts viewable screen size to 7 inch.
Wasn’t that already possible using Foxtel Now on a laptop and mobile phone, and then just cast it to a television?
yeah it works like Netflix now, an app is unnecessary.
Massive improvement. Comparable in quality to some of the US cable TV anywhere services. I get the odd stuttering frame but that’s to be expected when I’m watching on a mini computer connected to a big screen TV. The HD picture quality is beautiful. I can see the smudges on the Big League Wrap desk and the freckles on Yvonne Sampson’s face. Sport was pretty much unwatchable on the old app. I don’t watch a lot of sport but if something takes my interest at least the picture on the new Foxtel Go will be adequate. Good job, Foxtel. About bloody time.
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Second that. Using an old alienware laptop. Picture is great on TV screen.
Maybe they should have say a $5 - $10 per month casting add on to allow people who might not want multiple STBs but want to be able to cast/AirPlay the ability to do so?
Full screen on Foxtel Now? Yes. Occasionally useful but I don’t really like watching video on a mobile device for long periods of time. Casting? I believe it’s possible, but I’ve never tried it. I have a Foxtel Now box and a Mac Mini hooked up to the TV so there’s really no need for me to try.
It really does sound (and look, based on screenshots) like Foxtel Go is Foxtel Now with slightly different rules and content.
Foxtel GO to be the go-to mobile app for all Foxtel customers and their families
Foxtel today announced it will focus on its Foxtel GO mobile app to provide a simplified experience for Foxtel and Foxtel Now customers and their families who use their mobile phone or tablet to enjoy the best of TV and on demand, all in one place.
Foxtel Chief Product and Strategy Officer Alice Mascia said: “We have been investing in the Foxtel GO app to provide all our customers with the best of TV and on demand on their mobile device.
“By focussing on one app, we will also add more value for Foxtel Now customers by providing access to popular features and support from Foxtel GO that were previously unavailable on the Foxtel Now app.
“These features include a preview screen to watch show trailers, an expanded Kids homepage and support for Android 10 and iOS 13, providing them with an even better mobile experience.”
Key Points
- From 17 September, Foxtel Now customers previously using the Foxtel Now mobile app, will be directed to download the Foxtel GO app via Apple’s App Store for iPhones and iPads or Google Play for Android smartphones and tablets.
- For customers using Chrome or Safari browsers on their PC or laptop, Foxtel can be watched at watch.foxtel.com.au.
- Foxtel GO is available for all Foxtel and Foxtel Now customers as part of their subscription, at no extra charge.
- Customers can register Foxtel GO on multiple devices and watch it on two screens at the same time, meaning more access to Foxtel for every corner of the household.
- New Foxtel customers can be up and running in Foxtel GO as soon as they sign up, without the need to wait for their main service to be installed.
- From 17 September, customers using the Foxtel Kids app will also be directed to download the Foxtel GO app which features a dedicated kids’ homepage including Parental Control options ahead of the retirement of the Foxtel Kids app in January.
Ms Mascia added: “Foxtel GO means Foxtel customers and their families never need to miss out on big sporting moments or new drama, anytime, anywhere when they’re away from the big screen or away from home.”
Good move to amalgamate all of their apps into one service and improve on that, makes you wonder why they ever spent all that money trying to make Foxtel Now a thing?
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I hope this means that the change will be also implemented on PS4 and other devices that use the app, which is currently Foxtel Now and they don’t let that become a mess and incompatible.
I hope so too. They make no mention of Foxtel Now puck or Android TV app either. AFAIK Foxtel Go is only available on mobile, tablet or PC. Does this mean Project Jupiter is just around the corner?
AFR reporting today that they’ve assembled a team to work alongside the Kayo Sports people in Artarmon to get the entertainment streaming service up and running. Now known as “Project Ares”.
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Only the Foxtel Now mobile app is being retired. Foxtel Now subscribers will now have access to Foxtel Go on mobiles which IIRC is how it used to be circa 2016 with Foxtel Play.
Foxtel Now on the Puck/Telstra TV/PS4 etc is not changing.
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And they have introduced ads before you watch a episode on the Go app… never happened with Now 