QVC today announced plans to launch mobile shopping applications for Android™ and BlackBerry® smartphones, as well as a new and improved version of its iPhone® application — all within the coming weeks.  The new apps will give users the ability to view customer ratings and reviews, and to filter search results by category.  The Android and iPhone apps will also offer access to a full 16:9 HD feed of QVC’s live broadcast.  QVC, Inc., Press Release May 20, 2010

 

QVC has chosen Quantel’s Enterprise sQ server system to provide a totally integrated production and playout environment for its new Italian subsidiary in Milan.  Quantel already provides similar systems for the retailer’s operations in Japan and the UK. MediaMughals.com May 12, 2010

 

HSN’s new mobile shopping application for the iPod and iPhone will enable users to access the network’s live programming, its library of original videos, Today’s Special and Items Recently Aired segments, plus featured hosts and designers.  It will also include a ridiculous-but-fun feature called Shake2Shop, “which, with a simple shake of the device, generates random product recommendations as well as deals and promotions targeted at HSN’s mobile customers.”   Broadcast Newsroom Apr. 7, 2010

 
QVC iPhone App

QVC iPhone App

In addition to providing robust seach-and-shopping functionality, the application nods in the direction of the social networking craze with “recommend-to-friends” and “remind-me-later” features.  What’s more, in a fit of generosity, the retailer is offering the application for free!  IntoMobile.com Dec. 4, 2009

 

Verizon Fios joins Comcast, Dish Network and Time Warner Cable’s Oceanic Serivce in offering HSN’s Shop by Remote shopping widget.  The service offers different functionality on different services.  Multichannel News Dec. 3, 2009

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