The Apple TV is one of Apple's most perplexing products. Its design is lacking, its content is undistinguished, and much of its software, like the TV app or the iPhone remote, seems unfinished. Bloomberg ace Mark Gurman wrote on Thursday about the current ... ( read original story ...)
Can the New Apple TV App Compete With New Streaming Services?
Unlike Amazon’s award winning shows that rival the quality of those found only on Netflix, Apple hasn’t really done anything on creating unique content that would sell subscriptions. It doesn’t have any strategic ties to various cinema houses to make ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not what I signed up for’: An inside look at why Apple Inc has failed to revolutionize the TV industry
Earlier this month, Apple Inc. poached the chief of Amazon’s Fire TV unit to run its television operations. Timothy D. Twerdhal brings hardware and content experience to his new gig, and his hiring suggests a renewed focus on the Apple TV set-top box. ( read original story ...)
Apple reportedly testing a new Apple TV, but it may not be a huge step forward
Despite being one of the original streaming media players on the market, the Apple TV has been anything but forward-thinking in recent years. While other players focus on features and picture quality, the main thing the Apple TV has to offer is tight ... ( read original story ...)
Apple TV might get 4K video streaming, but it'll still lag behind
Big things could be coming to the Apple TV. Last revamped in late 2015 with beefier hardware, a refreshed tvOS interface and the Siri Remote, Apple's set-top box has basically languished as competing set-top boxes like the Amazon Fire TV, Roku Ultra and ... ( read original story ...)
Apple reportedly has plans to launch a 4K Apple TV in 2017
Apple is preparing to launch a 4K Apple TV, according to a new report stemming from Bloomberg. The 5th generation Apple TV — currently internally codenamed J105 — could launch as soon as later this year, with rumours citing the device will support ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Reportedly Testing Fifth-generation Apple TV With 4K Streaming Support
After launching the fourth-generation Apple TV in 2015, Apple is preparing to launch a new 4K capable Apple TV later this year. Codenamed “J1o5”, the fifth-generation Apple TV will be capable of streaming 4K videos and support more vivid colors. ( read original story ...)