Which mobiles support iplayer

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Our aim is that this can be the most comprehensive guide to iPlayer devices on the planet. Apple iPod touch Although the iPod touch doesn't let you download content for offline playback, it offers the best portable iPlayer experience when in range of Wi-Fi. Along with the iPhone, it's one of the most enjoyable ways to watch TV, even if you can't take shows on the Tube as you can with many other platforms. Full review. There's no streaming option, but it's a very comfortable device to watch shorter-length TV on.

Our score: 7 out of 10 Full review. Sony S and E series As far as use with the iPlayer goes, these two players are very similar. The S- and E-series devices scored a respectable 7 and 7.

Depending on the memory capacity you buy, they'll each store up to a few dozen hours of downloaded iPlayer content each, which syncs via Windows Media Player on a PC. The E series is an affordable and highly recommended alternative to the iPod nano , with great all-round performance and a good screen.

The same goes for the S series, which offers the larger of the two screens and up to 16GB of memory. Our score: 7 out of 10 S series , 7. Archos 5 One of the biggest advantages of the Archos 5 is its enormous internal storage -- up to GB, enough for hundreds of hours of TV -- and its superb 5-inch screen.

Content can be synced to the player easily with Windows Media Player, using the Portable Devices format downloads from the iPlayer's Web site.

It has a kickstand and built-in speakers too, and you don't need any Wi-Fi to watch what you download. Best offline iPlayer device? We think so. Our score: 8. Archos 7 Essentially, the Archos 7 is identical to the Archos 5, only instead of a 5-inch screen it has -- wait for it -- a 7-inch screen! It offers up to GB of storage for hundreds of hours of downloads, an awesome screen, internal speakers and no need to be in range of Wi-Fi to watch content. It's a bulkier iPlayer companion, but probably the best big-screen experience this side of a netbook.

Archos Wi-Fi An older player, but a good one, with a 4. It comes with 30GB of internal storage -- room for roughly 50 hours of iPlayer content. You'll need to download programmes from the iPlayer's Web site on a PC, then transfer it to the player's memory via Windows Media Player.

But despite having Wi-Fi, downloading this content on the device itself is not possible. If streaming is important, consider the iPod touch. Their screens are the same size -- 64mm -- and both come with up to 32GB of memory for storing roughly 50 hours of iPlayer downloads. Despite having been on sale for almost two years, the Zens are still great little devices, and crucially allow up to 32GB of additional memory to be added via SD card. Out of the two, the Zen X-Fi gets our vote as an iPlayer device, as it also includes a built-in speaker.

Note that the latest Zen X-Fi2 does not support iPlayer downloads. Our score: 7. But if you like Philips products, it's still one of its better players. Our score: 6. Philips GoGear Opus The Opus scored more favourably than the Muse above, but is still let down by its weak display and horrible control system. A 16GB model will hold around 30 hours of iPlayer downloads, but isn't really good value for money. Other features may appeal to Philips fans, but if you're looking for a good iPlayer device, this probably isn't it.

It comes with 8GB of memory, which translates to about 15 hours of iPlayer action, and an above-average 71mm 2. But it's a basic player with no outstanding features. If you see one on the cheap, it might be a decent purchase, but too many competitors now offer more for less.

It has been succeeded by the YP-P3, but can still be found for sale. It has a true capacitive touchscreen, and since most BBC content is shot in widescreen, this means you don't get any black letterbox bars at the top or bottom of videos. Up to 16GB of storage will store about 30 hours of iPlayer programming, and it has a decent screen. If you remain on Windows Phone 8.

The BBC iPlayer service has enjoyed a number of new upgrades recently as the corporation invests heavily in its on-demand service. Mobile users recently gained the ability to restart their current program to the beginning with just a tap, much like the desktop and TV version of the app. Visual seeking lets users identify where exactly they may have left off watching a program they already started by showing a thumbnail of the content at any given time, simply by hovering over the time bar.

Since last September, BBC iPlayer also features high-definition p video content as default, meaning more detail on your favourite shows. The platform is also set to get its first super-high definition 4K video content soon. The BBC is already filming shows in 4K and this latest news appears to show they will use the iPlayer service to beam it into homes.