For iPhone users intent on keeping up with their TV addiction, there is nothing better than i.TV. This popular app, now on version 2.0, is loaded with features. Don’t be misled by the word TV in its title. i.TV also allows you to manage your Netflix queue, and as if this were not enough, it can also be programmed to control your TiVo, comes with iTunes integration, supports push notifications for upcoming shows, and provides access to entertainment news.

Overview of Features

The most recent version has an improved grid interface. Once you set up your cable or satellite provider, it’s easy to scroll through the grid or change the time and date. If you’re looking for a specific show but can’t remember the time nor the channel, you can utilize the search function, which comes via an icon on the bottom. Search results are broken down into “Showing Today”, “Upcoming”, “Netflix” and any other sources found. Selecting a show will give you an overview of it and in some cases a preview, as well as the ability to download from iTunes, add to your Netflix queue, invite someone to watch, record with TiVo, or set-up a push notification alert. It is worth mentioning that push notifications only work for upcoming episodes of TV shows. One of the coolest features is the Streams, which allows you to stream a TV show on your iPhone, if available.

The Movies tab allows the user to read a synopsis, view trailer, and find theaters and show times. This feature makes use of GPS to provide the nearest theater information. One thing we wish it had is the ability to purchase tickets but there are other apps for that.

For those who want to keep up with entertainment news, there is the News section, which pulls entertainment headlines from E!, CNN, MSNBC, and USA

Conclusion

i.TV is loaded with features but there are still some things we’d like to see in upcoming updates. For example, expanding the remote support to other devices, not just TiVo. The good thing is that the developers are always working hard on improving and adding features and we hope they continue to make good on their promises. Given the popularity of this app, there is nowhere for i.TV to go but up. We expect it to continue to mature as time goes on. For the serious or even the not-so-serious TV lovers out there, this is a MUST HAVE app. Oh, and its price is even better, free in the AppStore. So there, no excuse not to get it!