Today, ABC News is getting a standalone app for Apple TV. All of the content will be free to everybody. The new app lets you watch live streams as well as archived programming and even some exclusive content. The overall look fits within the standard Apple TV template interface, but the company says that it’s…
The Apple TV hasn’t evolved much over the last couple of years. Sure, it’s gotten a handful of new apps, but the format—locked down, bland—has stayed the same since its 2010 redesign. But while Apple didn’t talk about its set-top box much at its developer conference this month, it showed that it finally has the…
Apple’s virtual helper might soon appear in additional types of hardware from the tech giant, with snippets of code found within the iOS 7.1 SDK suggesting that a version of Siri for Apple TV may be in the works. The discovery hinges around the device identifier “3” that’s been found inside the Assistant call code…
You have more streaming TV options than you could hope for, especially now that Amazon has entered the fray. And while Apple TV, Chromecast, and Fire TV all have their strengths, they also share the same crippling weakness: self-interest. That’s what makes Roku so important. It’s more clear than ever that when you buy a…
Apple has already stopped calling Apple TV a “hobby.” It’s too important now to the company’s future, and too successful in its own right. But the thing that pushes Apple TV into your living room won’t be any one box redesign or killer app. It’ll be the remote. https://gizmodo.com/why-apple-tv-just-became-apples-most-important-product-5931185 You can find the full case…
This. This is what Apple needs to beat everyone: A $99 Apple TV with the graphic oomph of an iPhone 5S, plus a new larger remote that doubles as a full gamepad and a motion joystick—like the Nintendo Wiimote. If this concept becomes a reality, Cupertino really can win the living room. Images by Martin…
Bloomberg reports that Apple’s next-generation Apple TV will likely be announced as soon as April. The new Apple TV would be faster and easier to navigate, and it might even host video content from Time Warner Cable, the first such deal with a cable company. Bloomberg also notes that the device is expected to hit…
According to 9to5Mac, new Apple TV hardware is showing up in some iOS 7 builds, and as it’s been rumored, a new box should be on its way in the not-so-distant future.
Tim Cook says that Apple has BIG plans for 2014. Everyone is assuming that it will finally be the fabled Apple TV set. Our friend Martin Hajek joined forces with Andrew Ambrosino to make this awesome curved Apple TV set which supposedly would reduce glare and reflection. Martin thinks that he likes the way Andrew’s…
Amazon and Best Buy have the latest generation Apple TV for $85, which is pretty much as low as we’ve ever seen it go. Now featuring HBO GO. [Amazon] The Best Black Friday Deals The Best Black Friday Gaming Deals Follow Gizmodo Deals on Twitter to never miss a deal. Get in touch with Shane…
Two new iPads! Better MacBook Pros! The finishing touches on the cylindrical Mac Pro. OS X Mavericks for free. iLife. iWork. Apple announced a ton of stuff during its iPad event. Stuff that’ll dent your wallet. Stuff that’ll make your life better. Stuff that’ll keep you happy. But what about all the stuff Apple didn’t…
You can set up your Apple TV through your iOS 7-running iPhone now thanks to the magic of Bluetooth. Just touch your iOS device to your Apple TV and your Apple TV will get all the deets on the Wi-Fi network, passwords and iTunes account details. [Apple]
Apple is refunding people who bought the second half of Breaking Bad’s Season 5 on iTunes with $22.99 of iTunes credit. Season 5 of Breaking Bad was split into two parts which meant people had to pay twice for what was nominally the same season which caused people to grumble. Not anymore! [9to5Mac]
After pulling an update because of bugs, Apple is really rolling the Apple TV 6.0 software update that adds iTunes Radio, new AirPlay fun and more to the little black box. [9to5Mac]
Apple TV didn’t even warrant a mention at the iPhone event earlier this month, but as expected, the set-top box just got a software overhaul. https://gizmodo.com/rumor-theres-an-apple-tv-software-refresh-coming-next-1291904556 There aren’t any surprises in store, because most of this update had already been predicted. Anyway, Apple TV 6.0 features support for iTunes Radio and stuff bought from iTunes.…
While there was no mention of Apple TV yesterday, All Things D is reporting that it believes Cook & Co. will roll out a software overhaul for the media box next week. Apparently the update will land the same day as iOS 7 on September 18th. Peter Kafka writes: The one new feature I’m aware…
AllThingsD says Apple won’t announce new Apple TV hardware next week but will introduce new software, like being able to play TV shows or movies you bought on iTunes on a friend’s Apple TV via AirPlay.
Yesterday Apple TV added Vevo, Disney, Disney XD, and Smithsonian apps. Today, in another over-the-air update, it got ESPN’s entire lineup of apps, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and more.
Apple TV got an over-the-air update today that added a couple of great new apps to the platform—Vevo, Disney, Disney XD, and an app from the Smithsonian.
The magical Apple HDTV set is nigh! Analysts, newspapers and blogs have quoted “reliable sources” claiming that for years. It feels like a decade, really. But again and again, the fabled appliance has failed to materialize. Now there’s a new rumor—stronger than ever, someone claims. (Of course, if you keep repeating rumors about company X…