What are some television apps for a smartphone or tablet?

Some television apps for smartphones and tablets include HBO Go, Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Instant. These apps all allow users to stream a variety of TV content on their mobile devices.

HBO Go gives users the capability to watch all of the channel’s TV programming, from “Game of Thrones” to “True Detective.” While the HBO Go interface isn’t the most streamlined, the app offers customized view lists as well as bonus content for many shows.

Hulu is a major TV streaming service, offering both free and paid premium options. The app airs a wide variety of programming, from daily shows such as “The View” to classic series such as “Seinfeld” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

Netflix is another major player in the TV streaming field, offering a selection of series both new and old. The app’s original programming includes critical favorites such as “House of Cards” and “Arrested Development,” while the non-exclusive content includes classics such as “Star Trek,” “The X-Files” and “Friends.”

Amazon Instant is the popular online retailer’s entry into the streaming TV field, offering a variety of television programming in direct competition with Netflix and Hulu. Like its competitors, Amazon Instant offers an exclusive selection of original content, including the award-winning “Transparent” and “Mozart in the Jungle.”