The Apple TV is expected to receive a software update on September 18th, the same day iOS 7 will be released to everyone. … [Read more...] about Apple TV Software Update to Arrive on September 18th
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Apple Won't Upgrade Apple TV Hardware Next Week, Will Update Software?
Apple is not going to upgrade the hardware of its Apple TV next week but will update the software, according to a new report from AllThingsD. An earlier report from Panjiva suggested that based on shipping activity Apple could unveil updated hardware. … [Read more...] about Apple Won't Upgrade Apple TV Hardware Next Week, Will Update Software?
The Apple TV Is Sold Out Online, Suggesting That A Refresh Is Coming Next Week
Looking to buy an Apple TV? You might want to wait — or rather, you might not have a choice. Apple is no longer accepting orders for the device online, which suggests that a refresh is coming. Not that this comes as a surprise. … [Read more...] about The Apple TV Is Sold Out Online, Suggesting That A Refresh Is Coming Next Week
New version of Apple TV likely on its way for a September 10 launch
Apple may be planning to unveil an updated Apple TV device at its September 10th press event. According to the site, Apple received a shipment described as "Set Top Box with Communication Function" from BYD Precision Manufacture in Shenzhen, China on August 11th. Another shipment with the same description was delivered on August 18th and yet another on August 25th. The … [Read more...] about New version of Apple TV likely on its way for a September 10 launch
Disney Working on 'Star Wars' App for Apple TV
Disney is reportedly preparing a Star Wars app for the Apple TV to distribute the final Clone Wars episodes, according to a Jedi News report. … [Read more...] about Disney Working on 'Star Wars' App for Apple TV
Apple TV Update Brings Disney Channel, Disney XD, Vevo, Weather Channel, Smithsonian Apps
Apple today released an update to the Apple TV which brings five new apps: Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, The Weather Channel, and Smithsonian Channel. Vevo had been rumored to be preparing an app for the Apple TV for quite some time. Their app lets you select music videos to listen to on-demand or you can also watch the Vevo TV channel. More details here. … [Read more...] about Apple TV Update Brings Disney Channel, Disney XD, Vevo, Weather Channel, Smithsonian Apps
Apple to Launch New Television Product as Early as November?
Venture capitalist and former TechCrunch reporter MG Siegler says Apple may be planning a television product for launch as early as November. He made the comments on John Gruber's podcast, "Mule Radio". Not to go into rumor central here but the latest things like I've heard are some sort of television product — not necessarily a television screen but something — could be … [Read more...] about Apple to Launch New Television Product as Early as November?
Apple in Talks With LG to Purchase 55 and 65-Inch Ultra HD Display Panels?
Apple is reportedly in talks with LG about purchasing 55 and 65-Inch Ultra HD TV panels. Rumors are circulating in the market that Apple is interested in purchasing 55- and 65-inch Ultra HD TV panels from LG Display. However, the rumors state that Apple is still testing the technology and has yet to finalize its orders with LG. … [Read more...] about Apple in Talks With LG to Purchase 55 and 65-Inch Ultra HD Display Panels?
Apple Television Service to Let Viewers Skip Commercials?
Apple has proposed an ad-skipping feature for its long-awaited television product to media companies, according to reporter Jessica Lessin. To make up for lost revenue Apple is apparently offering to pay media companies for the skipped views. Lessin says Apple has been seeking rights from cable companies and television networks for more than a year in order to launch a live … [Read more...] about Apple Television Service to Let Viewers Skip Commercials?
HBO Developed Apple TV Application Entirely In-House
The Apple TV received a major update recently that brough ESPN, HBO Go and more to the box. After its release Wednesday, HBO's chief technology officer, Otto Berkes, shed some light on why it took so long for HBO to get its content on the Apple TV. Berkes states one of the main reasons it took so long because it was HBO's first time entirely creating an app with their … [Read more...] about HBO Developed Apple TV Application Entirely In-House