Apple TV app hits Amazon Fire TV devices in preparation for Apple TV+ launch
With only a week left before the planned launch of Apple TV+, Apple formally added its TV app to Amazon's Fire TV platform, beginning with the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K. Eventually, all current Fire TV devices will get the app, too. The move marks a major increase to the number of viewers Apple can access.
The hottest new series and seasons streaming in November 2019
With Apple TV+ and Disney+ launching November 2019, the month is chock-full of new TV series to stream, from hotly anticipated series like The Mandalorian to interesting documentaries like The World According to Jeff Goldblum, along with new seasons from favorite series.
Disney CEO Bob Iger thinks you’ll gladly pay more for Disney+ than Apple TV+
Even though Apple TV+ is debuting the same month as Disney+, Disney CEO Bob Iger said he is not worried about his competitor's lower price point -- and he expects you won't care about it either. Both streaming services will debut in November.
Walmart slashes prices on Apple iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Beats, and Apple TV+
Black Friday is still six weeks away, but Walmart slashed prices on an inviting selection of Apple products. There are deals on iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, headphones by Dr. Dre, and even a free one-year subscription offer Apple TV+, the new streaming service that launches November 1.
Apple TV app now available on select Roku devices, Apple TV+ coming November 1
The Apple TV app is now available for Roku users to download and add to their media streamers. Though not supported by all of Roku's devices -- some as recent as 2016 will not access Apple TV -- the announcement is nonetheless an important step as it also includes access to Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service.
Amazon Music now has an app for Apple TV. Here’s how to use it
Amazon Music is now available on the Apple TV platform thanks to a new version of the app designed specifically for the media streaming box. It gives users access to all of the same content as on their phones, including the scrolling lyrics function. Could this be a sign that Amazon Music is heading to Apple's HomePod?
Apple’s multimillion-dollar Christmas Carol deal is bad for the future of streaming
Apple's deal to bring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds' Christmas Carol musical to Apple TV+ is a big one, and it could have even bigger effects on the future of the streaming wars and what that means for streaming service subscribers. It's a game-changer, and subscribers could end up paying for it.
Disney bans Netflix, Amazon vanishes from Apple: Welcome to the streaming wars
The war for streaming subscribers is just beginning, but Disney's decision to ban Netflix ads from its networks and the disappearance of the Amazon Prime Video app from Apple's App Store are two of the latest volleys to indicate that things are going to get worse for subscribers before they get better.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Apple TV+ series Servant gets its first, creepy trailer
Apple released the first trailer for Servant, its psychological thriller series produced by M. Night Shyamalan that will premiere November 28 on the company's subscription-based streaming service Apple TV+. The series follows a young couple who lets something terrifying into their lives after a tragedy.
Here’s how to get tvOS 13 with Apple Arcade for your Apple TV
After a long wait, tvOS 13, with its many new features, is finally here for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users. With a new home screen, multiple user accounts, Apple Arcade, and a revamped Apple Music experience, it's a big upgrade. What does tvOS 13 include and how can you get it right now? We have the answers.
Bob Iger says Disney and Apple would have merged if Steve Jobs was still alive
Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday that Apple and Disney likely could have merged if Steve Jobs had not died in 2011. Iger was longtime friends the Apple co-founder and CEO, and wrote about the relationship in an excerpt of his new book published in Vanity Fair.
Apple TV+ seems OK for serious Apple fans, not so much for everyone else
At its September 10 iPhone event, Apple finally revealed major details about its Apple TV+ streaming service, including a November 1 launch date and a cost of $5 per month But, apart from some A-list actors and expensive series, is there enough here to be excited about?
Sight is the enemy in the first trailer for See, Jason Momoa’s Apple TV+ series
In the first trailer for the Apple TV+ series See, a world where humanity has lost its sense of sight puts a pair of children in danger when they're born with the ability to see. The original series stars Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard and is expected to premiere when Apple TV+ launches.
We might see an Apple TV mini at tomorrow’s iPhone event
A recent discovery is leading some to speculate that in addition to the expected iPhone refresh at Apple's September 10 event, we could see an Apple TV mini. The rumors are based on a listing that shows the device with a new A12 chip. But what would such a speedy processor mean?
Digital Trends Live: Apple TV+, Ford’s esport racing, FogCam goes dark, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in the world of technology, including the launch of Apple TV+, updates from Gamescom 2019, Ford’s esports racing team, FogCam switches off after 25 years, a 40-mph e-scooter, and more.
Apple TV+ will launch by November, cost the same as Apple Music
Apple will reportedly put a $10 monthly price tag on its subscription video service, Apple TV+, which is expected to launch by November. The per-month cost of the service will be the same as Apple charges for its subscription-based Apple Music and Apple News+ services.
How can Apple’s The Morning Show possibly cost more than Game of Thrones?
Apple TV+'s The Morning Show is a drama set in a contemporary newsroom. There are no dragons, no giants, and no ice zombies, and yet it's still more expensive than Game of Thrones, showing what happens when a company like Apple prioritizes celebrities and name recognition.
Apple TV+ series The Morning Show gets its first trailer
Apple has released the first, full-length trailer for The Morning Show, its upcoming original series starring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Steve Carell, which chronicles the behind-the-scenes drama of a morning television news show. The series will be exclusive to streaming service Apple TV+.
Ditto lets you watch up to four sources of video at once on an Apple TV
Apple TV's screen mirroring feature is very handy, but also very limited. You can only mirror Apple devices and only one at a time. A new version of Squirrel's Ditto app for tvOS eliminates these restrictions. It's a fee-based service, but for some folks, it could make Apple TV far more useful.
Netflix built a TV empire without ads. Here’s why it’s time to consider them
In an increasingly compacted and complex streaming landscape, Netflix is going to have to once again innovate to stay at the head of the pack. While adding commercials to its programming would be met with serious controversy, if done properly it could be a smart move for the streaming wars to come.
Picture-in-picture reportedly headed to Apple TV in tvOS 13
When tvOS 13 is released to a general audience this fall, it could be sporting a previously undisclosed feature: Picture-in-picture mode. The minimized video windows were spotted in an early developer release of the software and it reportedly only works within Apple's TV App.
Own an Apple TV? You can try tvOS 13 right now — sort of
Itching to give tvOS 13 and all the new features that come bundled with it a try? You're in luck: The first beta of tvOS 13 is available to download right now — so long as you have access to an Apple ID enrolled in the firm's Developer Program. Anyone else will need to wait until the end of the month.
Apple’s revamped TV app is here, rolling out to viewers with iOS 12.3 update
Apple's iOS 12.3 update has brought a brand new overhaul of its TV app, as the popular device maker prepares for the launch of its highly anticipated on-demand video streaming service. The new Apple TV Plus service will feature original films and TV shows from some of the world's biggest stars.
FuboTV hikes price by $10 per month as streaming market matures
In what has become a trend in recent months among live TV streaming providers, FuboTV is raising its monthly rate to $55 per month, from $45 per month for all new subscribers. Though existing customers are as yet unaffected by the move, they could see increases later this year.
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.
Apple gives sports fans a live TV option with the addition of FuboTV
Until late last year, Apple's TV app for iOS and tvOS had no live TV streaming partners. Then PlayStation Vue joined in. Now, users of the app have a second choice: The sports-centric FuboTV service. FuboTV was the first live TV streaming service to support 4K HDR, making it a good fit for Apple's 4K box.
Tivo’s streaming apps will be limited to lower-quality video at launch
Tivo announced that it would be adding streaming apps for major platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, and Fire TV, but now we have news that these apps will face video quality limitations when they arrive. At launch, and for the foreseeable future, only 720p at 30 frames per second will be supported.
Apple reveals its Best of 2018 in apps, games, music, and more
It's that time of the year again -- Apple has released its top lists for the content that most wowed iOS users across the globe. The top winners from the best iOS apps, games, music, movies, and more have been revealed. With Fortnite, Heads Up and others winning, is your favorite among them?
Apple might launch a Netflix competitor around the world in 2019
Despite the eventually shelving of its plans for a live TV streaming service, Apple is reportedly planning to launch a service in the first half of 2019 that would compete with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video -- first in the U.S., then in more than 100 countries around the world.
Free original content is coming to Apple devices, but only if it’s rated PG
Apple has been teasing its own video streaming service for a long time, and has been slowly moving with its own original shows. Now new reports say that the company will bring free original content to its devices next year, but don't expect any blood and gore, as the company will only show PG content.
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.
iTunes changes leave behind first-gen Apple TV, Windows XP, and Vista users
Upcoming security changes mean users of older Apple TV hardware or Windows operating systems will soon lose access to the iTunes Store.
Live news channels come to the iEmpire’s TV app for iOS and Apple TVs
When Apple introduced the Apple TV 4K in September, it showed off live news integration in its TV app. Now that feature has finally arrived as promised, with six streaming news networks, and more possibly on the way.