Apple TV gets a ‘Zero Sign On’ mode for TV providers’ apps

Apple TV is adding a new feature that will make it easier for users to sign on to their “TV Everywhere” applications – you know, the ones that require you authenticate with your cable or satellite TV provider in order to watch the channel’s content. Called “Zero Sign On,” the feature is an extension to […]

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How to watch the live stream for today’s Apple WWDC keynote

Apple is holding a keynote today at the San Jose Convention Center, and the company is expected to unveil new updates for iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and maybe also some new hardware. At 10 AM PT (1 PM in New York, 6 PM in London, 7 PM in Paris), you’ll be able to watch the […]

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Apple’s original shows may launch next March, report says

Apple’s upcoming slate of original TV shows may finally see the light of day as early as next March, according to a report from The New York Times on Sunday. Citing producers and entertainment exec sources, the article says Apple has been taking advantage of its significant cash stores to fund its TV efforts – and […]

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Your old devices won’t be able to connect to iTunes soon

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The first-generation Apple TV was released more than 11 years ago and starting this May, Apple’s iTunes Store will no longer work on the device, along with other older computers.

In a recent Apple support post, the tech company announced that the online store to purchase music, videos, TV shows, movies, and apps won’t be accessible on first-generation Apple TVs and Windows XP and Vista PCs starting May 25.

Apple says new “security changes” will prevent the older PCS and the old Apple TV from using the store. Apple goes as far to call the first-gen TV “an obsolete Apple product.” But without updates iTunes isn’t going to work — you’ll need to upgrade to a second-generation or newer TV.  Read more…

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Apple adds live news channels to TV app for iOS and Apple TV

Tim Cook at Apple event standing in front of big sign: "The Future of TV is apps." After teasing the feature back in September, Apple is adding support for live news in the TV app on the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV — 9to5mac first spotted the new section. For now, it’s quite limited as it only supports a handful of channels for American users. If you’re running the most recent versions of iOS and tvOS, the feature should now be live. I’m running iOS… Read More

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FabFitFun expands its empire with a new app for Apple TV and Amazon Fire

 FabFitFun, the women’s lifestyle subscription service and media company that’s become a household name among influencers of a certain generation, is expanding its empire with the launch of a new video app for Apple TV and Amazon Fire. The Los Angeles company founded by Daniel and Michael Broukhim has become one of the darlings of the tech scene in Southern California. Read More

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Caavo’s over-the-top TV box for over-the-top TV boxes ships February 14

 The streaming box that aims to bring sanity to your streaming world by combining all your streaming hardware sources into one will ship on Valentine’s Day next year, according to The Verge. Caavo offers a solution to a very modern problem – making it easy to switch between devices including your DVR, your Roku, your Apple TV, your PS4 and other devices seamlessly, using one remote… Read More

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Caavo’s over-the-top TV box for over-the-top TV boxes ships February 14

 The streaming box that aims to bring sanity to your streaming world by combining all your streaming hardware sources into one will ship on Valentine’s Day next year, according to The Verge. Caavo offers a solution to a very modern problem – making it easy to switch between devices including your DVR, your Roku, your Apple TV, your PS4 and other devices seamlessly, using one remote… Read More

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Amazon’s Prime Video app becomes the most-downloaded Apple TV app to date

 Apple and Amazon’s decision to bury the hatchet, leading to the return of the Apple TV on Amazon, and the launch of Amazon’s Prime Video app on Apple TV has proved beneficial to both companies. The Amazon Prime Video app has now become the most-downloaded app on Apple TV to date, TechCrunch has confirmed. Achieving this milestone is fairly notable, given that Amazon Prime Video… Read More

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