BBC iPlayer to feature on new Nokia N96

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BBC iPlayer to feature on new Nokia N96


The BBC and Nokia have announced a partnership that will see BBC iPlayer supported on the Nokia N96, released in the UK on October 1st.
Nokia N96 users will be the first mobile users with the ability to both download and stream programmes from the iPlayer platform. A purpose built BBC iPlayer widget that will be both 3G and wireless compatible will be available to download via bbc.co.uk/mobile and will be pre-loaded on some handsets, allowing content to be viewed on demand.
Content available on iPlayer includes shows such as EastEnders, Dragon's Den, The Tudors as well as documentaries such as Who Do You Think You Are, and radio programmes such as Radio One's The Chris Moyles Show and Radio Four's The Archers.
Simon Ainslie, Managing Director at Nokia, said: "The Nokia N96 is going to provide a gateway to quality viewing and audio on the move and will raise the bar for mobile screen and audio entertainment.
"The enormous success of iPlayer has demonstrated the desire audiences have for accessing programmes at a time and a place that suits them."
"Nokia is proud to be working with the BBC to continue to lead this revolution."
Erik Huggers, BBC Director of Future Media and Technology, said: "Over the past eight months we have worked tirelessly to ensure BBC iPlayer is available on as many platforms as possible, from the PC and TV to games consoles and mobiles. This partnership is critical to ensuring we continue to reach out to audiences wherever they are and allow them to catch-up on their favourite BBC programmes