KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — It’s exciting news for Astro users as the satellite television and radio operator introduces new additions to their service.
The additions will further broaden users' choice of entertainment from live global sporting events, to Asian entertainment including Korean, Chinese and Hong Kong dramas and films as well as top British programmes.
New for Ulti Box users, Astro is introducing four new streaming apps which includes iQIYI, TVBAnywhere+, beIN Sports Connect as well as the BBC iPlayer.
Ulti-Box users can now access content such as the acclaimed Chinese drama, New Life Begins on iQIYI, live sporting events like the La Liga and Australia Open Tennis on beIN Sports Connect as well as shows such as Strictly Come Dancing on BBC iPlayer.
However access to these apps differs on user subscription packages such as for users to access beIN Sports Connect, they’ll have to subscribe to either the Sports, Premium or Platinum packages.
Users who subscribe to Variety, News and Documentary on Entertainment and Entertainment Plus, Premium 2 or 3 or Platinum packages will get access to BBC iPlayer while customers on these packages as well as subscribe to Chinese Favourite will be able to access TVBAnywhere+ too.
Astro customers can access iQIYI via a la-carte subscription for RM8.90 monthly or via the VIP subscriptions for RM12.90 per month.
Astro has also introduced updates to their Boxes and Astro GO which includes a revamped user interface as well as a new Picture-in-Picture mode.
Astro GO and other Ultra/Ulti Box subscribers will get to enjoy a simplified new user interface which boasts a sleeker and friendlier look to highlight contents which includes posters redesign and easier access to popular contents via the Home Page.
A new cursor promises faster access to the TV Guide as well as a ‘See all’ button on title rows, to allow users to view the content they love in the interface update.
Astro GO users meanwhile will now be able to multitask effectively with the new Picture-in-Picture Mode where users can continue watching their favourite shows in a smaller floating player while using other apps on their mobile device.
The Interactive Mode, one of Astro GO’s features, will also launch automatically for the Premier League and Uefa Champions League in the latest update so users can access highlights, match and player statistics as well as fixtures instantly.
Other updates on Astro GO include a new bottom menu bar in the app for faster access to content and better visibility of featured title rows such as "Live Events”.
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