LG has announced that it will now offer Yahoo’s Plus7 service to its range of televisions which allow users to catch up on full-length episodes of their favourite Channel 7 shows.According to LG, the Plus7 service will be available via Netcast and will have an ‘intuitive interface designed specifically for use on LG televisions’. PLUS7 is a subscription-free service that delivers entertainment over the internet directly into homes.
Shows like “Better Homes and Gardens” and “The Event” will be streamed without delays, allowing users to view missed episodes.
LG’s Senior Marketing Manager, Home Entertainment, Tim Barnes said, “LG recognises that Australians have busy lifestyles and will sometimes miss their favourite TV shows. Through PLUS7, LG customers have the convenience of catching up on the latest episodes at any time.”
“LG is passionate about providing Australians with the best entertainment experience. This partnership with Yahoo!7 gives our customers the freedom to watch their favourite shows when they want through the best technology,” added Barnes.
Mark Helvadjian, Yahoo!7 Director of Products and Platforms commented, “Yahoo!7’s association with LG Electronics attests to the growing popularity of services like PLUS7 that provide more possibilities for the viewer. Yahoo!7 vision is about enabling audiences to access our content whenever and wherever they want and we’re thrilled to be partnering with LG to bring the internet even closer to consumers.”
