As much as it pains me to say this, Gene Munster was right. For years the former Piper Jaffray analyst was routinely mocked because at every Apple investor call, he would ask Apple leadership if they were planning to make an Apple-branded smart TV set. ( read original story ...)
Eddy Cue explains why Apple won’t remove NRATV, says ‘hate speech is not free speech’
Eddy Cue, Apple’s head of services — including Apple Music, Apple TV and the App Store — said Apple does not believe all speech should be protected on its platforms, saying, “Free speech is important, but that doesn’t mean it’s everything.” ( read original story ...)
How to get television to your Apple TV without using a streaming service
Tired of paying monthly fees for subscription streaming apps? AppleInsider shows you what you need to watch TV live on your Apple TV with a digital tuner and an app. When it comes to watching shows on your Apple TV, you've got choices. Streaming apps offer ... ( read original story ...)
Eddy Cue on why NRA TV is allowed on Apple’s App Store for Apple TV
At the South by Southwest conference, CNNMoney’s Dylan Byers spoke with Apple Senior Vice President Eddy Cue about what is and is not allowed on the company’s app stores. We think when you have a large platform, there’s a lot of responsibility…. ( read original story ...)
FandangoNOW Movies Now on Movies Anywhere Apple TV and iOS Apps
Movies Anywhere – the viewing service that allows customers of video services like Disney, Apple, and others to view their movies in a central app – has added FandangoNOW to the stable of on demand streaming services that can be accessed via the iOS ... ( read original story ...)
Apple exec: ‘We think free speech is important but we don’t think it’s everything’
Ditto for apps that sell guns, which are also not allowed. At the same time, Cue explained Apple's decision not to ban or yank the National Rifle Association's TV app, which streams videos for gun enthusiasts. Cue said that it doesn't violate Apple's rules. ( read original story ...)
Apple Just Bought A ‘Netflix For Magazines’ App And Whoa, What Year Is It?
... news of the day is that Apple has agreed to purchase the all-you-can-read magazine subscription app Texture. Cue also talked about Apple's plans for TV shows and answered questions about purchasing Netflix. Cue didn't give a lot of specifics about ... ( read original story ...)