- iPlayer downloads for PCs and Macs will not be out there for brand new customers
Customers of BBC iPlayer are livid on the broadcaster’s ‘horrible’ plans to eliminate a key function.
The broadcaster has determined to axe its iPlayer downloads for PCs and Macs, that means viewers will not be capable of watch content material with out an web connection.
Customers will be capable of proceed utilizing the obtain function on cellphones, nonetheless on desktops app, which is required to obtain reveals might be phased out.
Because of this those that already have the app on their desktop will be capable of proceed utilizing it for now, however new customers won’t be able to obtain it.
Nevertheless customers of the broadcaster’s playback service usually are not proud of the choice.
Steve Gerrard wrote on the social media platform X: ”We’ve got began the method of closing the Desktop Downloads App.
‘Downloading programmes from a pc or laptop computer will not be out there from Monday 11 March.’ Why?? That is horrible information. I watch nearly all my BBC reveals on my MacBook :(‘
The broadcaster has determined to axe its iPlayer downloads for PCs and Macs, that means viewers will not be capable of watch content material with out an web connection
He added: ‘It is actually inconvenient as I typically watch stuff when there is not any wifi.’
One other consumer responded in settlement: ‘What’s worse is that the BBCiPlayer might test (/uncheck) the field to permit iPad app Catalyst compatibility for Apple Silicon if it is about maximising restricted assets, which isn’t unfair.
‘Would not assist Intel Mac or PC i recognize however why actively cease it?’
Andrew Joynson added: ‘This can be a discriminatory transfer by the BBC. Why are pill and telephone customers supplied a superior service?
‘I haven’t got an iPad and I do not need to watch on my telephone so now I’ll be considered one of 10’s of 1000’s of people that’ll cease downloading content material to look at at my comfort.’
The present BBC iPlayer Downloads App was launched in 2013 permitting individuals to obtain programmes for offline viewings on desktops and laptops each for PCs and Macs.
The BBC have been approached for remark.
