Users of DIRECTV and DIRECTV streaming players for DIRECTV STREAM can expect a new and improved user interface, according to feedback from testers. The highlight of this upgrade is a redesigned home screen that conveniently displays the user’s previous channel, sports, weather, and local traffic information.
While no specific launch date has been announced, DIRECTV is reportedly notifying its customers about the upcoming changes to the home screen, as reported on Reddit. Cord Cutters News sought a comment from DIRECTV regarding this new interface, but no representatives were available at the time to provide additional information.
In related news, DIRECTV recently revealed its plans to reintroduce The CW network in 21 markets. This development follows a new agreement between Sinclair and Nexstar, allowing Sinclair to bring back The CW affiliates to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse TV customers. Furthermore, this deal encompasses The CW affiliates operated by Sinclair, as well as those managed by Cunningham Broadcasting Group, Deerfield Media-Manhan Media, and GoCom Media of Illinois, LLC.
It should be noted, however, that this agreement does not cover the restoration of any other locally-owned Nexstar channels, such as ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, which have remained unavailable on DIRECTV for several months.
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