DirecTVs iPad, iPhone, Android apps will (NOT) have HBO Go streaming May

Just like the web versions of HBO Go and Max Go are accessible both through their own sites and various provider portals, DirecTV has announced it will include access to them in its own apps on iPad, iPhone and select Android devices at the same time native Go apps launch. Theres no word on what restrictions may be placed on Android, if its just Froyo or higher hardware with Flash accessibility, then thats one thing, but Netflix-style DRM tie ups could prove to be much more frustrating to our Game of Thrones streaming plans. The announcement came from DirecTVs official Twitter account which indicated the apps would progress beyond mere remote control and DVR scheduling on the same May 2nd date previously teased in HBOs YouTube trailer -- well wait and see how long it takes to be integrated into similar apps from competitors like Comcast and Verizon FiOS.

Weve just heard from DirecTV that this was a mistweet, as it turns out they wont be adding HBO Go access through their own apps and DirecTV customers will have to use the native HBO Go app just like everyone else. Check the @DirecTV account for the latest tweets, well put this one on the shelf next to the DirecTiVo for now.