The “Live TV” feature currently only works in the New York City area and Philadelphia, meaning the solution is clearly not for everyone (yet). Unfortunately, while this is a major step forward for the broadcast network, it’s still a limited release.

The broadcast company is the first of the major networks to offer live TV within their app, which has apparently been in the works for well over a year now, but was most likely pushed out the door quicker due the launch of Aereo. We reported that this was in the works yesterday and it’s now being released today. You can download Watch ABC for your Kindle Fire from the Amazon App Store.ABC just released its updated iOS app, now known as Watch ABC (formerly ABC Player). However, the company did say they are planning to release a version that runs on Samsung Galaxy products this summer. As for a nationwide roll-out - that will take time.ĭespite being launched on the Kindle Fire line of products, the Watch ABC app is not yet available for Android. The company also plans to negotiate more affiliate deals by the fall TV season.Īdditionally, it’s expected that the Watch ABC “Live TV” feature will launch soon in six other ABC-owned station markets including Los Angeles and Chicago. Unfortunately, as with the iOS version of the app, live TV is currently limited to certain markets (New York City and Philadelphia) and it requires that you have an existing cable subscription.Īs we mentioned during the launch of Watch ABC for iOS, ABC is working to ink deals with affiliate stations right now and have signed an agreement to launch the app in Hearst Television’s 13 ABC station markets, which include Boston and Kansas City.

The Watch ABC app allows users to watch live TV as well as on demand content from ABC, including content from ESPN and Disney. After launching on iOS earlier this month, the Watch ABC app has officially launched on the Amazon Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD.

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