Viewster expands on Samsung devices

Switzerland-based video-on-demand operator Viewster is launching its platform across all Samsung connected devices in all markets, including connected TVs, smartphones and tablets.

The Viewster application, which gives access to Viewster’s on demand catalogue of movies and TV shows will be available through Samsung Apps for 2010 and 2011 Smart TVs, as well as on Blu-ray players in over 120 countries. Viewster will also be offered on Smart TVs and Blu-ray players within Samsung’s ‘Explore 3D’ 3D video-on-demand service and in ‘Your Video’, which delivers recommendations based on a user’s viewing history.

Viewster’s Android and Bada 2.0 based mobile applications will be included on key Samsung smartphone models, including Galaxy and Wave.

“We are delighted to offer our service to Samsung’s multiple platforms globally,” said Richard Ganter, senior vice-president strategic partnerships at Viewster. “Samsung has superb products in all device classes, and customers around the world will now benefit from Viewster’s video on demand service.”