For the iOS faithful that would like a little TV remote action with their Apple iPad there is now an app available from the App Store called DIRECTV, which is an Apple iPad remote app that enables the user to browse movies, sports and shows without interrupting the program you are currently viewing.
DIRECTV for the Apple iPad delivers a highly customisable remote functionality to you iOS tablet enabling the user to channel tune or set recordings instantly along with gaining access to info on shows, cast and crew, and set parental ratings.
With the DIRECTV app users can display up to 14 days of upcoming shows for a selected channel, list favourite channels by category such as his and hers, organise and view all recorded content via poster or list view, view current sports matchups and scores by league along with the option to view or record.
DIRECTV app for iPad users will require a residential home account with directv.com to use the remote and recording functionality of the app, while recording requires a WiFi, 3G or EDGE network and remote requires a WiFi connection.
The DIRECTV app for the Apple iPad can be downloaded to your iOS tablet running iOS 4.2 or above as a free download by hitting up iTunes.