Axel Technologies and Valups are bringing DVB-T transmission to iPhones, iPod Touch devices and the new iPad. Valups’ T1000 is an accessory product that is designed to receive Mobile Digital Television signals sent by the terrestrial Television broadcasters. Another version of T1000 (called Tivit) is capable of receiving US based ATSC-M/H standard, was given “Best of CES” award at the recent Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in January.
With Axel Technologies mobile TV software, Valups T1000 device is now also available in Europe. T1000 receives DVB-T signal and transmits it over to iPhone via Wifi. End-users can also watch live broadcast TV on their PC by connecting T1000 into the PC via USB cable.
“iPhone is one of the most exciting developments to happen in mobile handset technology over the recent years. iPhone changed the way consumers perceive the mobile phone. Consumers are used to watching videos and listen to music in addition to voice calls and messaging. Therefore it is only natural to include TV capabilities on the device and make live broadcasting available to a wider audience,” comments Markus Kaarto, VP Sales of Axel Technologies.
Currently the DVB-T/H enabled solution is available for iPhone 3GS, latest generation iPod Touch and the iPad. The iPhone 3G version is due to launch during the spring 2010.
I’ve got to say I like the idea of this! It doesn’t add any bulk to the iPhone, and if it performs well, it gives you portable, digital television – a very neat solution! Pictures coming soon we hope 🙂