Ever since I got my first HDTV (a Sanyo 32” CRT) in 2007, I had been hooked on to the PBS’s HD nature shows. They had amazing footages from around the world and had an interesting storyline to go with it.
Earlier last year, I was elated when they announced their iPad app.
Now, PBS iPhone app is available in the App Store as a free download.
With the PBS iPhone app, you can watch current and the most popular shows from PBS for free right on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
The app comes with more than 300 videos including full-length features, segments and previews with new content being added daily.
Here is a gist of the content in the app
- PBS primetime programs: Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, History Detectives, Masterpiece, Nature, Need to Know, Nova, Secrets of the Dead, and more.
- PBS NewsHour segments.
- Austin City Limits song performances.
- Special clips and full-length episodes from the PBS special CIRCUS.
- Original online series, including Nova ScienceNOW’s “Secret Life of Scientists” and “FutureStates” from INDEPENDENT LENS.
PBS app lets you create reminders of your favorite shows in iCal calendar. You can browse through the schedule and check out show timings in your local PBS station.
Once you find your favorite program/video, you can bookmark it as favorites so you can watch it anytime.
The app also comes with Twitter and Facebook integration. Want to own an episode? You can even purchase shows from the app.
If you are a fan of PBS, this app is a must have. If you are just interested in PBS news hour, check out their PBS News Hour app. (iTunes link)
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Availability: App Store [iTunes link]
Price: FREE
Reviewed at version: 1.0
Developed by: Bottle Rocket




