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Back at the start of the year we ran a review of the TVCatchup service.  We ended our piece with a prediction that the "suits" might spoil the fun and it turned out just that way.  But now TVCatchup is back, no longer an on-line PVR, but now free live streaming of 15 UK TV channels.  Read on to get one of our invites to the beta...

Apple have just taken the wraps off their movies service in iTunes for the UK .  With around 700 titles available right away you have the choice of buying or renting.  Back catalogue titles sell for £6.99 while new releases go on sale for £10.99 on the same day as their DVD release.  It looks like the UK is getting a 48hr rental period (US currently 24hrs) with prices starting at £2.49 for older titles and £3.49 for new releases.  You can also download selected titles in HD quality for £4.49.  You'll be able to watch the movies on your iPod, iPhone or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV.  All the rest of the details after the jump...

Remember this date all those TiVo lovers in the UK that shed a tear when they retired their Mk1 boxes.  According to Engadget TiVo boss Tom Rogers said this afternoon that he was "hopeful" that TiVo would be launched in the UK "soon"...

Chris Carey has created a front end for watching MythTV recordings on the iPhone.  Check out Chris' site for a live demo of the software and watch the video after the jump...