Apple TV (platform)
Apple TV is a streaming hardware device for televisions manufactured and sold by Apple. The hardware runs tvOS, a streaming operating system developed by Apple, and shares a name with a premium, multiplatform streaming service that offers movies, TV shows and live sports.
Apple unveils new smart home gear, updated Apple TV 4K
The new Apple TV 4K starts at $300 — significantly higher than prior models, but Apple is promising streamers a lot in exchange, including new smart home features.
Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
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Apple services revenue earns nearly $29 billion during Q3
Overall revenue clocked in at $102.5 billion, boosted by higher interest in iPhones and Apple-branded apps.
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Apple TV grabs U.S. broadcast rights to Formula 1
Formula 1 races will move from ESPN to Apple TV in the U.S. in January; some races will be available without a subscription.
Apple to rename streaming video service “Apple TV”
Apple is doing away with the "Plus" from its streaming video service, and will market the platform as "Apple TV" moving forward.
Comcast, DirecTV to distribute MLS Season Pass games from Apple
The distribution agreement is the first to involve the airing of games from MLS Season Pass on traditional cable and satellite platforms.
Plex offers preview of refreshed Apple TV app, updates new features
The new Plex app will be offered as a preview on Apple TV devices; the company is also rolling out new social connectivity features and HEVC encoding for Plex Pass users.
Apple offering free preview weekend of Apple TV Plus
The home to "Ted Lasso," "The Morning Show" and "Severance" will be free during the first full weekend in January.
Amazon adding Apple TV Plus to Prime Video Channels
Amazon will soon offer subscriptions to Apple TV Plus through its Prime Video Channels marketplace, the companies announced.
Apple to offer character data, dialogue enhancer on tvOS
Apple will introduce a new version of its streaming television operating system later this year that unleashes a number of new features.
CW Network updates Apple TV app with free streaming channels
The CW Network has updated its Apple TV app to include nearly 50 free, ad-supported streaming television channels.
Apple services, including Apple TV and Apple Music, suffer outage
A dozen Apple services suffered from a massive outage on Wednesday, affecting millions of users around the world.