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Time Business News
17-07-2025
- Time Business News
Top 5 IPTV Apps with Casting Support (2025 Edition)
IPTV has completely transformed the way we watch TV. Forget about expensive cable packages—now, all you need is a solid IPTV app and a playlist, and you can stream everything from live sports to international content like Sverige IPTV right on your device. But if you're someone who prefers watching on the big screen, finding an app that supports casting is key. Whether you're using Chromecast, a smart TV, or streaming devices like Firestick, these five IPTV apps offer excellent casting features to make your viewing experience smooth and enjoyable. Ideal for: Android users looking for a slick, cable-like experience. TiviMate is a fan favorite, and it's not hard to see why. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, closely mimicking traditional TV. While it doesn't have a built-in cast button, Android users can still mirror the screen or use native casting tools, which work flawlessly with TiviMate. Highlights: Sleek and user-friendly EPG Handles multiple playlists with ease Great for live channel surfing Downsides: Only available on Android No direct casting button in the app Ideal for: Users who want flexibility and built-in Chromecast support. GSE Smart IPTV is a versatile, cross-platform app that works on Android, iOS, and even Apple TV. It supports various playlist formats (like M3U and JSON) and comes with native Chromecast support. That means you can easily stream to your TV without any extra steps. Highlights: Built-in casting support Highly customizable interface Works across multiple platforms Downsides: The interface feels a bit dated Free version contains ads Ideal for: Viewers who want premium features with direct casting options. iMPlayer might not be as widely known yet, but it's gaining traction fast. It has a modern layout, supports both live and on-demand content, and yes—includes Chromecast casting. It's a paid app, but well worth it if you want a polished experience. Highlights: Native casting support VOD and EPG support Regular updates and support Downsides: Paid app only Limited to Android devices Ideal for: Anyone looking for a straightforward app with strong casting capabilities. One of the most popular IPTV apps around, IPTV Smarters Pro offers a user-friendly experience with support for live TV, series, movies, and more. It also has native Chromecast integration, making casting as simple as tapping a button. Highlights: Direct casting support Compatible with Xtream Codes, M3U, etc. Clean and intuitive design Downsides: iOS version is more limited Occasional streaming issues on weaker connections 5. Kodi (with IPTV Add-ons) Ideal for: Tech-savvy users who love to customize. Kodi isn't strictly an IPTV app, but with the right add-ons, it can be a powerful IPTV player. It supports casting through devices like Chromecast and smart TVs, especially if you install casting add-ons or use screen mirroring. It's not the easiest to set up, but the payoff is huge. Highlights: Extremely customizable Tons of IPTV and video add-ons Works across most platforms Downsides: Not beginner-friendly Requires setup time and effort When it comes to IPTV apps with casting support, your ideal choice depends on what device you're using and how much customization you want. For a plug-and-play experience, IPTV Smarters Pro and GSE Smart IPTV are great choices. For a polished, TV-like feel, TiviMate or iMPlayer are solid picks. And if you're up for some tweaking, Kodi gives you the freedom to create your perfect setup. No matter what you choose, make sure you're pairing your app with a quality IPTV playlist—whether it's for sports, movies, or Sverige IPTV content. The right combo will turn your casting setup into a powerful, cable-free entertainment hub. TIME BUSINESS NEWS


Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Director Durai Senthilkumar's film featuring Legend Saravanan to hit screens for Deepavali
Well known businessman-turned-actor Saravanan on Thursday disclosed that his next film, a suspense thriller that is being directed by director R S Durai Senthilkumar, would hit screens for Deepavali this year. Saravanan, who has taken the screen name Legend Saravanan, disclosed this information while talking to reporters at a wedding he had had come to attend. Legend Saravanan, who was seen at his relative's wedding, said: "The shooting for my next film is going on in full swing. The film has has reached its final stage. Shooting and post-production work will be completed soon. We are planning to release the film in theaters all over the world for Deepavali." The actor further said that the film would be a mass action, suspense thriller, in line with today's trend. The title of the film and the film itself will appeal to everyone in a new genre, he added. Ravi Teja's 'Ravanasura' gets release date Produced by The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions, the yet-to-be-titled film is a grand-budget venture directed by R S Durai Senthilkumar, best known for his blockbusters like 'Kakki Sattai,' 'Kodi,' and the recent success 'Garudan.' This movie will feature a captivating storyline designed to engage audiences across various sections. Bollywood star Payal Rajput plays the female lead in this film, which will also feature actors Shaam, Andrea Jeremiah, Baahubali Prabhakar, Santhosh Prathap, and Baby Iyal in pivotal roles. Music for the film has been composed by Gibran, with cinematography by S. Venkatesh and editing by Pradeep. Art direction for the film has been done by Durairaj, while Ambikapathi is the film's executive producer. Costume design is by Deepthi and Suresh is in charge of stills. Poster design for the film has been done by Dinesh, and action sequences have been choreographed by Matthew Mahesh.


Hans India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Director Durai Senthilkumar's film featuring Legend Saravanan to hit screens for Deepavali
Chennai: Well known businessman-turned-actor Saravanan on Thursday disclosed that his next film, a suspense thriller that is being directed by director R S Durai Senthilkumar, would hit screens for Deepavali this year. Saravanan, who has taken the screen name Legend Saravanan, disclosed this information while talking to reporters at a wedding he had had come to attend. Legend Saravanan, who was seen at his relative's wedding, said: "The shooting for my next film is going on in full swing. The film has has reached its final stage. Shooting and post-production work will be completed soon. We are planning to release the film in theaters all over the world for Deepavali." The actor further said that the film would be a mass action, suspense thriller, in line with today's trend. The title of the film and the film itself will appeal to everyone in a new genre, he added. Produced by The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions, the yet-to-be-titled film is a grand-budget venture directed by R S Durai Senthilkumar, best known for his blockbusters like 'Kakki Sattai,' 'Kodi,' and the recent success 'Garudan.' This movie will feature a captivating storyline designed to engage audiences across various sections. Bollywood star Payal Rajput plays the female lead in this film, which will also feature actors Shaam, Andrea Jeremiah, Baahubali Prabhakar, Santhosh Prathap, and Baby Iyal in pivotal roles. Music for the film has been composed by Gibran, with cinematography by S. Venkatesh and editing by Pradeep. Art direction for the film has been done by Durairaj, while Ambikapathi is the film's executive producer. Costume design is by Deepthi and Suresh is in charge of stills. Poster design for the film has been done by Dinesh, and action sequences have been choreographed by Matthew Mahesh.


The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
More popular Fire TV Stick streaming apps are BLOCKED as Amazon issues serious warning to all users
AMAZON has blocked several popular but dodgy streaming apps from Fire TV Sticks in a fresh crackdown. The tech giant had 1 Two more apps disabled over concerns about people's data being at risk Credit: Getty It now seems that the firm has targeted more potentially dangerous apps. Blink Streamz and Ocean Streamz are the latest to be disabled, according to A message apparently appears on screen warning users that the two apps "can put your device or personal data at risk". Ocean Streamz's website already flashes up as dangerous when trying to access it on Google Chrome. Read more about Fire Sticks People are able to download shady apps because of Amazon's open source tech on Fire TV Sticks, meaning you can download apps from outside the company's own app store as you please. Amazon has faced growing criticism for its response to illegal streaming. Broadcaster Sky has hit out at the US firm, saying it Illegal streaming is estimated to be costing the industry "hundreds of millions of dollars". Most read in Tech Nick Herm, chief operating officer at Sky , recently accused Amazon of failing to do "enough engagement to address some of those problems, where people are buying these devices in bulk". He also believes that modified Fire Sticks "probably" make up "about half of the piracy" in the UK alone. Warning over 'jailbroken' Fire Sticks Illegal streaming can be delivered by a number of devices by one of the most common are 'jailbroken' Fire Sticks, which means a third-party media server software has been installed on to it. The software most commonly used is called Kodi. It can grant users unrestricted access to new features and apps the normal version of the device wouldn't allow – but it is not legal to use in the UK. But it becomes illegal when a box is used to stream subscription channels for free. It is also illegal to buy or sell these modified devices which have become known as "fully-loaded" - a term that describes how the software has been altered to allow access to subscription-only channels. "These devices are legal when used to watch legitimate, free to air, content," the government said at the time. "They become illegal once they are adapted to stream illicit content, for example TV programmes, films and subscription sports channels without paying the appropriate subscriptions."


The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Two popular ‘dodgy' apps showing football games for free are BLOCKED on millions of Fire Sticks
TWO apps used to watch premium TV and football matches for free on Fire Sticks have been blocked, according to users. The pair of apps provide links to hundreds of channels from across the world, ranging from movies to sports. 1 It's not clear why the two apps have been blocked Credit: Alamy They can't be downloaded from Amazon's own app store, instead people side-load them onto their Fire Stick and use a VPN to avoid detection. Advertisement The two apps in question are Flix Vision and Live NetTV. Users have started complaining on social media that the pair no longer work, suggesting Amazon may have blocked them. It's not clear why at this stage. Read more about streaming Advertisement Amazon has been approached by The Sun for comment. The tech giant has been increasingly accused of not doing enough to prevent illegal streaming. Earlier this year, broadcasting firm Sky hit out at Amazon Most read in Tech Breaking 'If you speak to friends and colleagues, [or] you watch football, people will know that you can get jail-broken Fire Sticks, and you can access pirated services on Fire Sticks,' Nick Herm, chief operating officer at Sky said in March. Advertisement Herm accused Amazon in particular of not doing "enough engagement to address some of those problems, where people are buying these devices in bulk". He also believes that modified Fire Sticks "probably" make up "about half of the piracy" in the UK. Amazon has previously said that it is "committed to providing customers with a high-quality streaming experience while actively promoting a streaming landscape that respects intellectual property rights and encourages the responsible consumption of content ". Warning over 'jailbroken' Fire Sticks Illegal streaming can be delivered by a number of devices by one of the most common are 'jailbroken' Fire Sticks, which means a third-party media server software has been installed on to it. The software most commonly used is called Kodi. It can grant users unrestricted access to new features and apps the normal version of the device wouldn't allow – but it is not legal to use in the UK. But it becomes illegal when a box is used to stream subscription channels for free. It is also illegal to buy or sell these modified devices which have become known as "fully-loaded" - a term that describes how the software has been altered to allow access to subscription-only channels. 'These devices are legal when used to watch legitimate, free to air, content,' the government said at the time. 'They become illegal once they are adapted to stream illicit content, for example TV programmes, films and subscription sports channels without paying the appropriate subscriptions.'