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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Blow to Sky viewers as beloved TV feature vanishes – as devastated telly fans brand change ‘hostile'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY customers were left astonished after a beloved TV feature vanished in a huge blow to the viewer's experience. The company's decision to remove the feature will impact the user experience going forward. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 A major feature is now missing from Sky's website Credit: Alamy The beauty of a TV guide is soon to be a thing of the past for Sky viewers, after the section on the website has been removed. Change to the Sky user experience Viewers started noticing a change to the website on June 18, when the usually obvious and simple to use TV guide, no longer appeared on the website. What's more, others realised that after using their pre-saved link to the page, automatically redirected to a different landing page. As a result, viewers are no longer able to see what is upcoming in Sky's programming schedule. For many, the website TV Guide or EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) was a useful feature for viewers wanting to plan what they watched without impacting their TV-watching experience or needlessly turning their tele on. Days of frustration ensued, with countless messages in community chats, the viewers questioning went unanswered. Finally, on June 20, a Sky community manager explained to the disgruntled viewers the reason behind the decision. 4 Viewers were told about the change after days spent in limbo Credit: Alamy He said: "We want to confirm that the TV guide feature has been discontinued. "We understand this may be an inconvenience, you can find alternative ways to browse and discover content via your Sky Box, Sky Stream, Sky Glass, Sky Go and other parts of the website." Viewers deem it a hostile change But at what first felt like a user error or a website issue, Sky viewers are now left befuddled by the decision to remove the feature. Members of the Sky Community were quick to share their thoughts, with one user writing: "Who's stupid idea was it to get rid of the TV guide? WE WANT IT BACK!" Another said: "Was the online EPG hurting anyone or getting in the way? No, it wasn't. 4 The EPG is a long-standing fan-favourite feature which has now vanished Credit: Alamy "Was it a useful tool used by many on a daily basis? Yes, it was. Quite literally one of the stupidest decisions made by Sky in recent years." A third shared their frustration: "Not a great move, especially when it feels super hostile to those who still watch linear TV." It is a sentiment shared by long-standing Sky viewers, who had become accustomed to using the feature to enhance their watching experience. Big change at Sky The removal of the website EPG is just one in a long line of changes that viewers have had to deal with in a massive TV guide shake-up. Sky recently decided to permanently close down two beloved TV channels, with viewers only given until July 1 to come to terms with the change. 4 Sky is undergoing major change behind the scenes, with huge scheduling changes Credit: Alamy It follows the addition of eight new live channels to Sky's service, as well as a series of name changes to major channels and the move of 31 channels in April. The removal of the website EPG, therefore, only adds to the confusion felt by viewers who can no longer use the feature to discover the new programming released by the provider.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Blow to Sky viewers as beloved TV feature vanishes – as devastated telly fans brand change ‘hostile'
SKY customers were left astonished after a beloved TV feature vanished in a huge blow to the viewer's experience. The company's decision to remove the feature will impact the user experience going forward. Advertisement 4 A major feature is now missing from Sky's website Credit: Alamy The beauty of a TV guide is soon to be a thing of the past for Sky viewers, after the section on the website has been removed. Change to the Sky user experience Viewers started noticing a change to the website on June 18, when the usually obvious and simple to use TV guide, no longer appeared on the website. What's more, others realised that after using their pre-saved link to the page, automatically redirected to a different landing page. As a result, viewers are no longer able to see what is upcoming in Sky's programming schedule. Advertisement READ MORE IN SKY For many, the website TV Guide or EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) was a useful feature for viewers wanting to plan what they watched without impacting their TV-watching experience or needlessly turning their tele on. Days of frustration ensued, with countless messages in community chats, the viewers questioning went unanswered. Finally, on June 20, a Sky community manager explained to the disgruntled viewers the reason behind the decision. 4 Viewers were told about the change after days spent in limbo Credit: Alamy Advertisement He said: "We want to confirm that the TV guide feature has been discontinued. Most read in Tech "We understand this may be an inconvenience, you can find alternative ways to browse and discover content via your Sky Box, Sky Stream, Sky Glass, Sky Go and other parts of the website." Viewers deem it a hostile change But at what first felt like a user error or a website issue, Sky viewers are now left befuddled by the decision to remove the feature. Members of the Sky Community were quick to share their thoughts, with one user writing: "Who's stupid idea was it to get rid of the TV guide? WE WANT IT BACK!" Advertisement Another said: "Was the online EPG hurting anyone or getting in the way? No, it wasn't. 4 The EPG is a long-standing fan-favourite feature which has now vanished Credit: Alamy "Was it a useful tool used by many on a daily basis? Yes, it was. Quite literally one of the stupidest decisions made by Sky in recent years." A third shared their frustration: "Not a great move, especially when it feels super hostile to those who still watch linear TV." Advertisement It is a sentiment shared by long-standing Sky viewers, who had become accustomed to using the feature to enhance their watching experience. Big change at Sky The removal of the website EPG is just one in a long line of changes that viewers have had to deal with in a massive TV guide Sky recently decided to permanently close down 4 Sky is undergoing major change behind the scenes, with huge scheduling changes Credit: Alamy Advertisement It follows the addition of eight new live channels to Sky's service, as well as a series of name The removal of the website EPG, therefore, only adds to the confusion felt by viewers who can no longer use the feature to discover the new programming released by the provider.
Hype Malaysia
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Expect New Features, Exclusive Offers & Awesome Giveaways As sooka Celebrates 4th Anniversary!
Grab your popcorn, viewers! Malaysia's homegrown streaming service, sooka, is celebrating its fourth anniversary with exciting upgrades, irresistible offers and exclusive giveaways. After four years of championing local and Asian content, sooka is doubling down on innovation to deliver an even better experience for all Malaysians. This year, users can expect a major boost in performance with a refreshed app that's now twice as fast, a newly enhanced sooka TV Stick that supports 4K UHD sports content, and a more intuitive interface that makes navigation a breeze. sooka has also introduced an AI-assisted chatbot for quicker customer support and will soon roll out a new Electronic Programme Guide and dynamic tabs across all platforms, making it even easier to find live channels and on-demand content. Since its launch, sooka has recorded 100 percent year-on-year growth in paying subscribers. It currently holds the number one spot as the top sports app and ranks among the five highest-grossing apps on the Google Play Store in Malaysia. With an impressive 4.6-star rating on Google Play Store and 4.2 stars on the App Store, sooka continues to win hearts as one of the country's fastest-growing streaming platforms. Chu Young Lee, Director of sooka, said the platform's journey has been both humbling and inspiring. 'We've built something that speaks to Malaysians, especially in our love for sports and Asian entertainment. Our focus has always been on accessibility, quality and local relevance. We're incredibly thankful to our fans who've made sooka their go-to app for entertainment.' To celebrate its birthday, sooka is giving out special rewards until 31st July 2025. New users can get 10 days of free access to the Sports and Entertainment plan using the promo code HBDSOOKA. Users also stand a chance to win daily prizes like an LG 86-inch 4K UHD Smart TV or a sooka TV Stick. The sooka TV Stick, normally priced at RM349, is now free when you sign up for a six-month Premium plan at RM249. The limited-time Buy 1 Free 1 deal on the annual pass is already live on sooka's website, giving users 24 months of access for just RM149. Looking ahead, sooka plans to announce new collaborations with major telcos and financial institutions to bring even more value and accessibility to its users. These partnerships are part of sooka's bigger goal to strengthen its place in Malaysia's digital entertainment scene and to make premium content more widely available. sooka really does have it all. The app is available on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and all major Smart TV platforms. To learn more about sooka and the sooka TV Stick, visit *All prices mentioned are excluding tax. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Millions of Brits can unlock two new TV channels for FREE with no change to their subscription in major shake-up
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. STREAM COME TRUE Millions of Brits can unlock two new TV channels for FREE with no change to their subscription in major shake-up MILLIONS of Brits are set to unlock TWO new TV channels for FREE with no change to their subscription. Virgin TV customers can expect the freshly added channels to the guides in a major shake-up. 1 Millions of Brits are set to unlock TWO new TV channels for FREE Credit: Getty They will be FAST channels, Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television, which means they will be available through broadband connection. This means customers will need to have a Virgin TV 360 box, Virgin Stream or a Virgin V6 box with Wi-Fi or ethernet. The new channels are British Screen Classics on 450 and wedotv movies on 451. British Screen Classics offers a 24/7 stream of hits from ITV Studios and Studio Canal. It features adored titles from every genre, including comedy, horror, war, adventure, drama, and romance. Meanwhile wedotv boasts over 500 films which are rolled out across Romance Mondays and Sci-fi Wednesdays. This comes as 33 more FAST channels are also accessible on Virgin TV, including Inside Crime, Homes Under The Hammer, Red Bull TV, Hell's Kitchen, and many more. Virgin Media O2 Chief TV and Entertainment Officer, David Bouchier said: "Virgin TV is home to the best in entertainment and more choice for our subscribers. We offer enhanced value with fantastic on demand and channel content at no extra cost, including two brand-new streaming movie channels. "On top of the existing streaming channels available to Virgin TV customers, they now have even more choice and 24/7 access to exciting movies for free." The new channels can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on your Virgin TV box. This comes as customers have been warned BBC iPlayer will stop working on some of Virgin's TV boxes in a matter of weeks. The Sun can exclusively reveal how telecoms giant has been informing affected customers about the changes that are due to take place on July 23. Those impacted are being offered a free upgrade to a newer Virgin Media box. The firm says it has written directly to customers who have accessed BBC iPlayer in the last six months. Only a small portion are expected to be affected due to the TV box's age. The boxes affected are the older TiVo models - V6 and Virgin TV 360 boxes will continue to offer access to BBC iPlayer as normal. And, a much-loved sports channel has disappeared from Virgin Media boxes - but there's a way to continue enjoying the matches for free. Channel operator DAZN has made changes that affect all viewers, whether they're on Virgin Media or watching via other platforms. But, Virgin Media often has sweetened its TV and broadband deals with free tech to attract new customers. And right now, you can bag yourself a free 9th Gen iPad when you sign up for its £88.99 MegaVolt bundle. I've covered similar Virgin Media deals like this before, and they consistently deliver great value for money. One of the most recent included up to £100 bill credit for new TV and broadband customers. This month, the provider is throwing a free 9th generation Apple iPad exclusively to those opting for the MegaVolt package. The 18-month contract is £88.99 per month, and gets you Virgin broadband, TV, and an O2 SIM, It's packed with top features, including Virgin Media's fastest Gig1 Fibre broadband with speeds of up to 1130Mbps. That's ideal for busy households with lots of devices competing for bandwidth. Of course, that free iPad is the icing on the cake here, and it's a fantastic gadget to make the most of the super-fast speeds. Whether that's streaming your favourite shows, keeping little ones quiet for an hour, or browning the web.
