Smart LG TVs sold in Australia will include a brand new service called TouchTV which was initally available on an iPad.LG said that TouchTV will be available to tens of millions of viewers on their LG Smart TVs, including Australian owners of an LG Smart TV.
Created by SkyGrid, who Apple just named a Best News App of 2011, TouchTV lets viewers watch their favorite programs anytime, anywhere it includes access to favourite sports, entertainment, politics, and news channels.
The app can be downloaded to a PC or iPad from www.touchtv.me. The new service updates automatically and delivers the latest programs from the exact channels viewers want said an LG press release.
The service is already available on an iPad.
Kevin Pomplun, SkyGrid’s CEO. “We’re delighted to have designed such a remarkable product together and to be available for the launch of LG’s newest Smart TVs.”
When the app was launched for the iPad he said “TouchTV gives viewers their own personal TV to watch their favorite channels effortlessly. Simply launch TouchTV and “touch” any channel to start watching. From the Home Screen viewers can add more channels and personalize their TV.
Custom designed for LG Smart TVs, TouchTV gives viewers around the clock access to watch the most exciting trending events LG said.
LG Smart TVs with TouchTV will be available to customers in Australia late in 2012.
