Good news comes to Sky customers as the firm has announced its partnership with zeebox to integrate a very witty app to forever change our television viewing and sharing experience.

At the moment, Sky TV is the only platform which has put zeebox into its kit, including the popular Sky+ as well as the multi award-winning Sky Go products.

Zeebox, which is available through the iPhone, iPad as well as the Web, provides 'augmented' television viewing features, for instance connecting with friends with similar shows in their favourites or exploring more information about a certain programme.

It also gathers feed about your show of choice from leading social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter using so-called "zeetags" to scan the web for the latest news about your shows.

Zeebox will also be useful for those who wish to control the Sky+ box on the go as a remote control.

Emma Lloyd, Sky's Director of Emerging Products, said:

"The integration of zeebox's innovative technology will enable us to make the companion device experience even richer and more engaging.

"We know that millions of our customers have smartphones and tablets and regularly use them to engage with Sky on mobile devices, so it's a natural next step for us."

Ernesto Schmitt, zeebox's co-founder and CEO, also said:

"Thanks to Sky's backing we now also have the resources and expertise to set our sights firmly on international expansion alongside further innovation here in the UK and Ireland."