Apple’s show time event: A whiplash-inducing bundle of copycat services
Apple unleashed a barrage of news, streaming, and gaming bundles at its latest event aimed at boosting its services and adding more revenue, including a brand new, two-tiered plan for streaming video. But while the services are big on celebrities and high design, they appear short on innovation.
Apple teases Monday’s big event with an early look into Steve Jobs Theater
Apple is gearing up for a big event on Monday where it's expected to unveil a video-streaming service to take on the likes of Netflix. But more than 12 hours before it starts, the company has apparently cranked up the event's livestream from an empty Steve Jobs Theater. Well, empty but for some occasional skits ...
You can now watch four PlayStation Vue streams at once on a single Apple TV
PlayStation Vue subscribers can now watch March Madness in style via Apple TV, which can now stream up for four separate games to your TV at once, making it easier than ever to catch all the on-court action from a single living room. If there's a better way to keep your bracket updated, we haven't found it.
Oprah joins Apple with a multiyear original programming deal
Apple has landed one of the most influential figures in all media, signing a wide-ranging deal with Oprah Winfrey. Few details were announced, but it means Apple is upping the ante in original streaming programming with a big push meant to compete with established streaming content rivals like Amazon and Netflix.
An upcoming Apple TV 4K update should fix its forced-HDR problem
The new Apple TV 4K has a nasty habit of forcing TVs into HDR mode, messing with the picture. Luckily, the upcoming tvOS 11.2 patch will help.
Apple original programming gets $1B boost in bid to take on streaming giants
Apple has taken a big step into the world of film and TV, aiming to spend $1 billion on Apple original programming in the next year.
Amazon's 'Comrade Detective' sees plenty of 'A'-listers doing voiceover work
Amazon Prime Video's Comrade Detective is a Romanian comedy with voiceover work from Chaning Tatum, Mahershala Ali and more A-list actors.
360 video has arrived on Apple TV for the first time, thanks to Twitter
360 is branching outside of mobile viewing with Twitter's latest Apple TV app update, which also adds a Global Map view for live streams.
Vevo’s redesigned Apple TV app can keep music videos playing all day long
Vevo has redesigned its Apple TV app to include more functionalities that make it easier to get lost in hours of music videos.
There’s a new way to enjoy stunning drone footage from around the world
DJI has launched a new Smart TV app that aims to showcase some of the best drone footage from around the world.
After shuttering streaming plans, Apple may bundle HBO, Showtime, Starz instead
After putting its live TV streaming plans aside, Apple may instead offer a bundle of premium TV services including HBO, Showtime, and Starz.
Apple has just rolled out a useful update to improve your iTunes movies experience
Apple has finally made it possible to watch rented iTunes movies across multiple devices, instead of having to stick with the same one.
You can now watch Netflix through the Apple TV app, but there’s a catch
Apple has made it easier for viewers to watch Netflix directly from Apple's TV app. Or rather, Netflix has made it easier.
Apple TV debuts new app with more access to other channels, save for a few
While Apple TV's universal search does what it needs to do and now includes videos from over 50 content partners, the new TV app is much less impressive.
Apple releases kid-friendly StoryTime app for Apple TV
Apple's new app for Apple TV, StoryTime, encourages kids to read by providing visual read-along cues and sound effects.
Apple’s new TV app puts all your shows and movies in one place
Apple's new TV app puts all of your shows and movies in a single, easily accessible portal. It's launching on Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone later this year.
Twitter could be planning to bring live-streaming NFL games to the Apple TV
Twitter is reportedly currently in discussions with Apple about bringing its app to the Apple TV, featuring live-streaming NFL games and other events.
'Game of Thrones' to 'Stranger Things': Apple reportedly crafting streaming TV guide
Apple is reportedly working on a new type of TV guide that lets users browse shows and movies across a variety of streaming services.
Lost your Apple TV remote? This Siri-integrated app has you covered
Apple's new Remote app for the Apple TV supports Siri commands on the newest generation of devices. It also features controls for music playback and games.
CBS News launches slick new Apple TV app ahead of national conventions
CBS News has launched a new Apple TV app offering authentication-free, live-streaming news coverage, as well as built-in Siri support.
The answer to why Amazon shunned Apple TV and Chromecast only creates more questions
In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos tried to explain why Amazon removed Apple TV and Chromecast and why the Prime Video app isn't available on either device.
Apple’s cooking up an answer to Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home hub in the form of a new Apple TV
Apple's reportedly working on a new Apple TV with significantly enhanced Siri capabilities to rival Amazon's Echo devices and Google's Home hub.
CBS CEO says the company is no longer in talks with Apple about streaming TV
Any potential streaming TV service from Apple could be further off than expected, as CBS CEO Les Moonves said talks with the company have stopped.
iNetwork? Apple could join Netflix, Amazon in offering original streaming TV
Apple is reportedly talking to Hollywood creatives about licensing deals that would allow it to offer its own original TV content just as Netflix does.
ESPN says Apple ‘frustrated’ about streaming TV woes while Sling TV nabs new viewers
ESPN president John Skipper says that while Apple is "frustrated" over its Internet TV troubles, Sling TV viewer numbers for the network are promising.
VLC finally lands on Apple TV, with Plex support, and so much more
VLC has debuted a mobile app with compatibility on the Apple TV, VLC for Mobile.
The Apple TV is getting 360-degree videos, courtesy of the Littlstar app
Apple TV owners will soon be able to view 360-degree videos on the device thanks to an Apple from the Disney-owned VR video service Littlstar.
Amazon is welcome to launch Instant Video on Apple TV
The Apple TV and Chromecast might have been booted off Amazon's store, but that doesn't mean Amazon's own services will be kept away from Apple TV owners.
Best Buy Apple TV preorders ship November 4 while Apple stores start sales Friday
The new Apple TV can now be preordered at Best Buy, but in-store pickup and delivery is delayed to November 4, while rush orders from Apple could arrive sooner.
Exclusive new fashion channel hits Apple TV, along with apps from CBS, NBC
Apple TV debuts new apps from CBS, NBC and a new Apple TV-exclusive fashion channel called Made to Measure (M2M).
Amazon will cease sales of Apple TV and Chromecast near the end of October
Amazon has confirmed that it will no longer sell Apple TV and Chromecast devices starting Oct. 29, as they don't "interact well" with Prime Video.
Will Apple TV become Apple’s home automation hub?
It appears that Apple may be planning to turn Apple TV into its home automation hub, following A new report that shows a Siri Remote trademark filing.