Category: Apple TV News
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Newest Apple TV Software Update, tvOS 15, Launches Sept. 20 — Here’s What To Expect
The next version of Apple TV software, tvOS 15, should officially launch on Sept. 20th. That’s the date Apple specified for its iOS 15 release (which is what tvOS is based on) following the conclusion of its annual fall event. While much of the online showcase’s overall runtime was unsurprisingly dedicated to its latest smartphone…
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Apple’s Watch Party-Like SharePlay Feature Won’t Make iOS 15’s Fall Launch
Apple’s SharePlay, a feature that enables Watch Party-like interactions on the supported devices, won’t be ready in time for iOS 15’s launch this fall. The company shared the news via an update on its developer site, and adding that it expects the feature to arrive via a post-launch update later in the year. Announced back…
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Nearly 26M Americans will Watch The Olympics on Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV This Year
While linear TV has long been the default option for watching the Olympic Games every four years, more people are moving over to streaming to cheer on Team USA. Recent data from Analytics IQ shows that nearly 10% of Americans (26M) are likely to watch the Games this year via Roku, Apple TV or Amazon…
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PlayStation 5 Customers Get 6 Months of Apple TV+ for Free
If you’re one of the lucky ones to get your hands on a PS5, you can get a six-month extended trial to Apple TV+ for free. Playstation announced the good news over Twitter this week: Starting this week, get 6 months of Apple TV+ free on PS5. Full details: https://t.co/NwqVP2js75 pic.twitter.com/4O3038H9jR — PlayStation (@PlayStation) July…
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2021 Emmy Nominations are Flooded with Streaming Originals Including ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Ted Lasso,’ and More
The 2021 Emmy Nominations are in, and streaming services are making their mark more than ever. Streaming services have been going all out with content over the past few years, and this year the nominations are mostly dominated by original streaming series. Netflix’s The Crown and Disney+’s The Mandalorian were frontrunners with 24 nominations each,…
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Roku Adds Apple TV+ Button to Remotes
Apple is taking a new approach to promoting its streaming service Apple TV+. Apple now has a channel shortcut button on Roku remotes, alongside Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu. The New York Post spotted the update to remotes on Roku’s website Wednesday morning with the featured image on the website showing the Roku Ultra with the…
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Apple TV+ Announces Release Date for New Series ‘Foundation’
Apple TV+ has been on a roll of releasing must-see shows lately. This summer, the streaming service will premiere returning seasons of big hits like its award-winning Ted Lasso, The Morning Show with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, and The Shrink Next Door starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. Now, Apple TV+ has finally announced a release…
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Apple TV+ is Reducing its Trial Period to 90 Days – Here’s How to Get One Year Free Before the Change
Apple currently offers its device and hardware customers a free pass to Apple TV+ for one whole year, but that’s changing next month. Now, Apple customers will only get 3 months of access to the streaming service with their purchase. The change comes quietly in an update to the terms and conditions on the Apple…
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Apple TV+ Announces Release Date for Season 2 of ‘The Morning Show’
Apple TV+ dropped a new trailer for season 2 of its flagship series The Morning Show starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, and the teaser promises some big story developments as well as cast changes. Aniston and Witherspoon will be returning as anchors Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson, with Steve Carell as the embattled Mitch…
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WWDC 21: Apple Is Bringing Watch Party-Style SharePlay to FaceTime Calls
A shared viewing experience is coming to FaceTime as part of Apple’s upcoming iOS 15 software update. The company kicked off its 2021 Worldwide Developer Conference today, and spent time focusing on new features coming to its various software platforms, including the iOS software powering its popular iPhone line. Among the key updates highlighted, Apple…