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X1

X1 is the name of an operating system developed by Comcast for its line of next-generation video set-top boxes which also carry the X1 brand. The operating system offers access to Comcast’s live pay TV channels alongside third party streaming TV apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, etc.) and data services.

Comcast uses X1 for its own hardware and licenses the operating system to third party Internet and cable companies. X1 is also the operating system that powers Comcast’s streaming television box called Flex, which is offered to the company’s Internet-only customers.

Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
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Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says

Posted on July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.

Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms
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Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms

Posted on June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has integrated SiriusXM Pandora’s flagship linear radio service into its X1-powered set-top boxes.

Comcast to release X1-powered Sky Stream box in UK
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Comcast to release X1-powered Sky Stream box in UK

Posted on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 by Matthew Keys

Comcast will release a standalone Sky Stream device for pay television customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland later this year.

Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users
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Comcast rolls out Discovery Plus to Flex users

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast’s Flex set-top box users now have access to Discovery Plus, the companies announced on Thursday.

Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus
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Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has started rolling out Disney’s suite of streaming TV apps to users of the cable company’s X1-powere devices.

Some Comcast boxes incompatible with HBO Max, CBS apps
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Some Comcast boxes incompatible with HBO Max, CBS apps

Posted on December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Customers with an incompatible X1 or Flex box can upgrade for free if they want to watch HBO Max or CBS All Access.

HBO Max rolls out to Comcast’s X1, Flex users
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HBO Max rolls out to Comcast’s X1, Flex users

Posted on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 by Matthew Keys

AT&T’s blockbuster streaming service HBO Max is now available on Comcast’s X1 and Flex set-top boxes.

Comcast X1, Flex customers to get HBO Max app this week
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Comcast X1, Flex customers to get HBO Max app this week

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The rollout comes more than six months after Comcast said HBO Max would be offered natively to X1 and Flex users.

Comcast exec confirms interest in putting X1 platform on smart TVs
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Comcast exec confirms interest in putting X1 platform on smart TVs

Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The comments from Comcast’s chief executive on Tuesday verified a report published last month by a business publication.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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