Freeview TV to launch blockbuster free upgrade set to rival Sky Q

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Freeview users will soon be able to experience a Sky viewing experience for free thanks to a new update launching. Sky has won many awards for its market-leading Q box but Freeview is fighting back with their upgrade.

The free-to-view service has just announced a blockbuster update to its online Explore Freeview Play streaming app which includes a new recommendations section and a dedicated area that's just for the very best box sets, making it easier for millions of homes to watch TV, reports The Express.

Freeview has said its new upgrade will make finding things to watch far more straightforward thanks to new search and recommendation tools. READ MORE: Sky Glass makes new updates including YouTube voice search and Sky Sports Box Office launch These allow viewers easy access via a carousel of Freeview’s hand-picked recommendations from across its player line-up with Comedy, Drama, Soaps, Entertainment and Movies all served up without scrolling through endless menus.

Users will also be able to curate their own watch lists via a new My Shows feature. Along with new features, the Freeview update also brings a Sky-style look to TVs which features a dark background, and more prominent imagery to better showcase the content available.