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App builders have taken a central role in building modern culture, to the point where they have become "the new rock stars," said Ben Silverman, producer of Apple's new reality TV show 'Planet of the Apps.' "These guys and gals who developed and generated ... ( read original story ...)

Note that while tvOS apps with universal purchase are discoverable on the App Store for iPhone and iPad through searching and browsing, apps that are exclusively on the App Store for Apple TV can only be found through the direct link you will find below. ( read original story ...)

Here’s how Apple describes the TV app that was introduced in December: Watching TV has quickly become all about apps. And now, with the new TV app, you have one place to access shows and movies from multiple video apps — in one unified experience. ( read original story ...)

Facebook had announced earlier this month that it was soon releasing a video app aimed at connected TVs and other media players, like Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, but didn’t unveil a specific launch date for any of those platforms. According to Samsung ... ( read original story ...)

Planet of the Apps, one of Apple’s first original series created by NBC Entertainment ... There’s no question that interactive TV series are an area that entertainment networks want to look into, and Netflix is poised to be the first to do it ... ( read original story ...)

These games won’t require a cable or satellite password through the app or website, but they are viewable only on phones, tablets and computers — not streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku or Fire TV. You’ll need a password for the remaining games ... ( read original story ...)

According to The Verge, Facebook also previously announced its new TV app would be coming to both Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, but no launch dates have been set. Read Samsung’s full press release. ( read original story ...)