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A few of those popular video streaming apps we all use on our mobile devices have just received a nice little update today. If Netflix isn’t cutting it and you’ve resorted to Hulu Plus, HBO GO, or Max GO then we have good news. They’ve all been updated this week for Android (and iOS) with support for full closed captions.

Back in June Netflix had a lawsuit tossed against them regarding not offering CC, which ended in their favor, although this has nothing to do with that but they could be avoiding it. Earlier this week all three of the apps mentioned, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, and Max Go received updates for iOS which brought closed caption support, and today Android is getting the same.

Those moments where you don’t have headphones, or are in public and would rather have the volume down and use CC this will really come in handy. It isn’t a major improvement, but something I’ve been waiting to come to HBO GO for months and months — well that and tablet support on Android.

Hulu specifically mentions that a few languages are available other than English, but the others make no mention of that, nor did we find the option in settings. Hulu also added Facebook integration where users can share what their viewing (links, not the content) and a few other new features but sadly no rewind capability like iOS received. Obviously to truly enjoy any of these options on Android or iOS you’ll need a subscription to each individual service, but we welcome any and all new features. Get ready to enjoy Boardwalk Empire and more with CC. Personally I’m a Dexter fan.

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In a move that should please the hard of hearing and anyone trying to watch a video quietly sans-headphones, the Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Max Go apps for iOS devices have all recently been updated with support for closed captions. The portable apps for HBO and Cinemax got their refresh yesterday along some unspecified enhancements and bug fixes. For Hulu Plus, the update to version 2.6 not only brings a subtitle toggle for English and other languages, where available (on iOS 4.3 and higher), but also sharing via Twitter, Facebook and email, a 10 second rewind button and the usual unspecified other tweaks. Due to its market share Netflix has gotten most of the pressure when it comes to offering captions, but its good to see other streaming options getting on board as well. All the apps are free, even though the services aren’t, hit the source links below to grab the latest versions.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, HD, Mobile

Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Max Go apps for iOS updated with support for closed captions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Sep 2012 20:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The folks over at Hulu have been focused on cleaning up content discovery and playback for a while, and now they’ve turned their collective eye to the PlayStation 3 Hulu Plus app. An update rolling out this evening brings a number of tweaks we saw hit its redesigned website in August, including the “tray-style” layout of shows, larger artwork, improved search with results that appear in the dropdown and simplified player controls. Take a peek in the gallery for a few screenshots of the new UI or after the break for an intro trailer. Although other platforms weren’t mentioned specifically Hulu said the PS3 is the first living room device to show off its new experience, which leads us to believe other devices should get a similar look eventually. Subscribers can take a look on the PlayStation Network to see if they find any improvements, non-subscribers can, as usual, jump in on a free seven day trial.

Continue reading Hulu’s PlayStation 3 app upgraded, is the first for the living room to deliver the ‘new experience’

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Hulu’s PlayStation 3 app upgraded, is the first for the living room to deliver the ‘new experience’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here you are Sony’s new flagship Bravia TV the HX950 Series! Available in 55 or 65″ these Full HD TV are set to reach Japanese store late November at a price yet disclosed. These New Bravia does not only comes with a Dual W Digital TV Tuner, USB Recording, 3D and Sony’s X-RealityPRO Image Engine but also comes with Sony’s new Intelligent Peak LED backlighting. Finally the HX950 Series will come with Android iOS Media Remote support as well as YouTube, Hulu, Video …

Hulu has been pushing tweaks to its UI on mobile devices and the web for several months, and now it’s unleashed a complete redesign of its website. Designed with a focus on making it easier to find preferred content, it features bigger artwork that highlights new programming and a “tray-style” UI that lets you flip through queues of similar content curated by its team of editors. Navigation has been tweaked with a browse function to jump from category to category including what’s popular, what’s new, or any other filter and an upgraded search bar that lets you immediately play matching content. Finally, the show pages themselves have been refreshed, making it easier to jump directly into the most recently watched episode of a series. There’s a few screen grabs of the new experience in the gallery below, plus a video preview embedded after the break, but it’s probably easiest to hit the source link and check out the new site for yourself.

Continue reading Hulu launches redesigned site with bigger artwork, ‘tray-style format’ of suggested shows

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Hulu launches redesigned site with bigger artwork, ‘tray-style format’ of suggested shows originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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