Showmax 2.0 launch date and prices announced

[Kosmik]

In spirit,

You clearly don't know about Multichoice tactics

You assume.

I don't care what they do, I'd do prepaid, not an account with them, that would be my only concern.

 

[dualmeister]

So I have Showmax for R99 currently. Will I automatically be switched onto the new platform at the reduced price?

Will need to download a new App.
No viewing history will be kept. Need to setup new profiles. Downloads will be gone.
The new SM will probably only have the new price.

Showmax

Showmax is an online video entertainment service that offers unlimited series, movies, Showmax Originals, kids' shows, sport and more

www.showmax.com

 

[Swa]

They mention it because its a problem for them. 4K terrifies corporate accounts.

That was very selectively, almost word quoted. It's a problem in the African market.

Uh.. At R100 per month that would be 180 million subscribers which can't be true. Is most of the revenue coming from value adds or are they planning massive price hikes in future?

Revenue is yearly, not monthly.

 

[Lawnchairman]

Just so i understand you can pay for a mobile version and cast to your chromecast in 1080p?

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Just so i understand you can pay for a mobile version and cast to your chromecast in 1080p?

We will see, when it gets here.

 

[DapperDanMan]

First review of the new Showmax: A big leap forward with content & UI

TechCabal tested out the soon-to-be-officially-launched Showmax 2.0 streaming platform. Here is what we thought of it.

techcabal.com

 

[Bliksis]

Are there different tiers on Showmax? Certain content available to certain levels of subscribers?

 

[Ockie]

But if you look at most complaints on streaming apps its about data usage so they are catering to that market.

Build AV1 codec into the app. Though I suppose battery will suffer with software decoding if the SOC don't support AV1

 

[B-1]

Build AV1 codec into the app. Though I suppose battery will suffer with software decoding if the SOC don't support AV1

Its always a balance between supporting older devices, cost, customer complaints etc. Streaming to a select market/set of devices is easy but it gets complicated/expensive very quickly as you expand device support and options.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Build AV1 codec into the app. Though I suppose battery will suffer with software decoding if the SOC don't support AV1

Besides costing them a hefty amount to encode their catalog into AV1

 

[Ockie]

Got directed on my Xiaomi TV box to switch to new app. Done.

 

[Ockie]

Besides costing them a hefty amount to encode their catalog into AV1

Surely they can request the studios or providers that licenses it to them to do it.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Surely they can request the studios or providers that licenses it to them to do it.

Think they supply RAW and client must encode, to whatever their platform supports. Youtube gives most formats, including AV1, Netflix has a good amount of AV1, other places less so, and some none, like DSTV.

 

[Pegging]

Uh.. At R100 per month that would be 180 million subscribers which can't be true. Is most of the revenue coming from value adds or are they planning massive price hikes in future?

divide the 180 million by 12

 

[B-1]

Surely they can request the studios or providers that licenses it to them to do it.

The studios will just contract a 3rd party to do it and send them the bill.
The encoding is usually fairly unique to the OTT provider.

 

[Werner1975]

Also switched to the new app. Yawn, nothing ground-breaking or earth shattering.

 

[Ockie]

Also switched to the new app. Yawn, nothing ground-breaking or earth shattering.

Yeah...same. can't see what the fuss is about. Maybe the new catalogue still coming. App is OK. Tried to open it again after watching something on Disney and I just got a black screen. Had to reboot the TV box. After that it worked. Watched Jurassic Park (the one from last year).

What I have noticed though is that every now and then playback stutters. It did not do that on the old app.

 

[Gudnews]

Some Dolby 5.1 would be appreciated.

 

[My_King]

Na thanks, maybe like the idiots on XP waiting on Windows 13 to make a switch, let us wait for Showmax 6.2

 

[DeTector]

Some Dolby 5.1 would be appreciated.

I can confirm that there are some titles with Dolby 5.1 on the Apple TV app. Not sure if it is also on Android TV as I use Android TV in the room without a 5.1 setup. No indication of what titles have 5.1 on the app