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HBO is Negotiating to Lift iCloud Ban
Thu Mar 15, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: HBO, Universal, Fox, iCloud, Apple TV, Warner (all tags)
We could soon be seeing titles from Universal and Fox come to Apple’s cloud service.
When Apple announced the iCloud tie-in for the new Apple TV, they also had to admit that things weren’t exactly perfect. At launch, Warner, Fox, and Universal content were all banned from iCloud streaming to Apple TV.
The whole thing comes down to an exclusivity deal between HBO and those three studios, but the cable channel is in talks to allow the streaming to happen. It’s already gone through with Warner, so they’re just waiting on Universal and Fox.
It’s expected that things are going to be worked out in the next few weeks, so you won’t have to wait for long to get that full functionality.
Source: Engadget
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Apple TV 3rd Generation Debuts – Fox and Universal Titles Blocked
Thu Mar 08, 2012 at 02:00 PM ETTags: Apple TV, Apple TV 3rd Generation, Fox, Universal, HBO (all tags)
Apple finally takes the Apple TV up to 1080p, but you won’t be able to get everything you want.
Last generation’s Apple TV wasn’t quite up to snuff with the rest of the streaming players out there, but the latest upgrade is a nice move forward - it finally takes your content up to 1080p.
Before you get too excited though, you won’t be able to get everything you want. Fox and Universal titles won’t be compatible with iCloud. This is due to an exclusivity contract with HBO.
The Apple TV doesn’t have quite as many upgrades as the newest iPad, but one very cool new feature is AirPlay. You can play content straight from your iPhone or iPad or, if you prefer, mirror what’s on your phone directly to your TV so you can play iPhone games right up on the big screen.
Source: eCoustics
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Apple Debuts the New iPad
Thu Mar 08, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: iPad, Apple TV, Apple TV 3rd Generation (all tags)
Both get upgrades to handle 1080p content and more.
One big complaint with both the iPad 2 and 2nd generation Apple TV is that neither can display 1080p content in its proper resolution. The newest installment of both devices changes all that. The new iPad boasts a resolution of 2048 x 1536 – double that of the last generation.
In addition to the display upgrade, the iPad boasts 4G compatibility for both the AT&T and Verizon versions. You shouldn’t run into any issues with download speed with one of these handy. Even better, you can use the iPad 3 as a wireless hotspot so you can get internet on your phone, laptop, or even a videogame system no matter where you are.
The newest iPad is due out next Friday, March 16th.
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Nearly a Third of Broadband Customers Watch TV and Movies Online
Thu Feb 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Streaming, Roku, Apple TV (all tags)
Internet-connected video players like the Roku and Apple TV now have a 13 percent market penetration, which puts much of what’s left on game consoles and connected components.
Streaming video is quickly becoming the mainstream. According to a recent survey by Parks Associates, 31% of households with broadband internet service are using that connection to enjoy TV and movies online. That’s helped, in part, by increased sales of dedicated streaming devices like the Roku player and Apple TV.
“In the 2011 holiday season, 4% of households bought one of these inexpensive, single-function devices,” says Parks VP Kurt Scherf. “Nearly 20% of these holiday-season buyers are over 45 years of age, so these devices have achieved relatively broad appeal among multiple consumer segments.”
Scherf goes on to say that just because these devices have been adapted does not mean that people are cancelling their television service. He does say though that “it can mean shaving some premium channels for a set of households.”
Source: Home Media Magazine
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Sony Hoping to Revolutionize TV Before Apple Gets to it
Mon Nov 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Sony, Google TV, Internet TV, Apple TV, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
They're working with the "four screens strategy" to make content work across all your Sony devices.
Sony CEO Howard Stringer is all about trying new things in an attempt to get the company's lagging TV business back up to profitability. He says, in fact, that he's been working for five years on something that will revolutionize the TV as we know it.
Just what this entails is a bit of a mystery, but he says that the plan is to unite game systems, smartphones, tablets, and TVs into one sort of universal platform for entertainment.
Stringer, in an event hosted by the Wall Street Journal, said that he planned to compete with Apple directly on the project. "I spent the last five years building a platform so I can compete against Steve Jobs," he said. "It's finished, and it's launching now."
Source= PC World
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iTunes Replay May be the Streaming Service Apple Fans Have Been Waiting For
Fri Aug 05, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: iTunes, Apple TV, Streaming (all tags)
Sources say Replay will allow you to re-download music and videos that you already own and may include streaming content.
The folks at AppAdvice.com have learned about a new service that Apple will be launching in the near future called iTunes Replay. According to the site, it's going to be launching in the next few weeks and will give users the ability to re-download older content that they've purchased.
It's also reported that iTunes Replay will let users stream their owned content to Apple TV and iOS devices so you won't have to worry about downloading your music and movies to every device you own.
There's no word yet on a subscription plan for iTunes music or video content, but that would seem to be the next logical step. If Apple could step in with a streaming service that's competitive with Netflix, there could be massive waves in the market.
Source: App Advice
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Apple TV Update Ends Screen Flicker Issues
Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 10:00 AM ETTags: Apple TV (all tags)
The latest update also introduces stability and performance fixes.
If you've been using an HDMI to DVI adapter to enjoy Apple TV then you may have noticed flickering on your screen. Those using older TVs may also have noticed that the color of their picture is wrong.
The latest patch from Apple takes care of that problem and a few more to boot. Apple TV should now properly wake up from sleep and shouldn't have any more audio problems when switching inputs. Additionally, performance and stability fixes have been put in place.
The update isn't all good though. Several users have complained that Netflix and iTunes accounts have been reset and had to be set back up.
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XBMC Now Works on Jailbroken iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs.
Mon Jan 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM ETTags: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, XBMC (all tags)
No light versions here - this is the real thing.
The biggest problem with the Apple TV is that there's not actually that much you can do with it. You can buy movies from iTunes, watch movies from Netflix or... rent movies from iTunes. It's a pretty sad little device.
But if you jailbreak it, you can turn it into something much better. XBMC, once famous for turning your Xbox into an impressive media playing machine, is finally available for the new Apple TV. You'll have to do a little bit of hacking, but once you do, gone forever are the file type restrictions and limited playback capacity of Apple's box.
Owners of iPhones and iPads are in luck too, since the XBMC is now available for those devices as well. It's a big day for XBMC, and an even bigger day for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV owners.
Source: Engadget, CrunchGear
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Amazon Drops Fox and ABC VOD Purchases to 99 Cents
Tue Sep 07, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Amazon, VOD, Apple TV, Roku (all tags)
Amazon's drop in price comes just after the announcement of the Apple TV, which boasts 99 cent rentals.
After all the potential excitement and eventual disappointment about the Apple TV, Amazon made a quiet change that could mean big things for those that download television shows.
As of today, all shows from Fox and ABC are just 99 cents an episode, just like content on iTunes. Unlike iTunes, Amazon Video on Demand lets you buy the episodes for that 99 cent price, rather than just rent them.
The change not only makes Amazon's Video on Demand service quite a bit more attractive – it makes the Apple TV look like less of a bargain. If Amazon can get the same deal going for the rest of the television shows available on the service, it could be huge.
Apple hasn't responded yet to the change, but they've got a pretty big influence in most industries and we could see a price change before the launch of Apple TV in just a few weeks.
Source: Amazon
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Boxee Responds to the Apple TV Launch – Prices the Box
Fri Sep 03, 2010 at 12:00 PM ETTags: Boxee, Apple TV, Boxee Box, High-Def Retailing, Industry Trends (all tags)
The company praises Apple, but downplays the Apple TV as competition.
At first glance, it may seem that the announcement of the Apple TV should leave the makers of other digital media players quaking in their boots. After all, the iPhone and iPod are the dominant forces in their respective markets. The folks at Boxee don't seem too concerned.
"We think people want to be able to watch anything," writes Avner Ronen on the official Boxee Blog. "There is an overwhelming consumer expectation that the content we can consume in our cubicles, our dorm rooms, and in our laps should be available in our living rooms, in full 1080p with a gorgeous interface."
These are two shots right across the bow of Apple TV, since its users will be severely limited in their options for viewing, and they won't be getting 1080p resolution. "We have a different view of what users want in their living rooms. We are taking different paths to get there," continues Ronen.
In the same blog entry he stated that the Boxee Box would be coming out at $100 more than the Apple TV, which sets the price at the $199 we've been expecting. It should be interesting to see how sales for both of these devices pan out this holiday season.
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MORE HIGH-DEF DISC NEWS TAGGED "APPLE TV":
- Apple TV Officially Announced Sep 03, 2010
- The UK’s ITV Isn’t Happy About Apple’s iTV Aug 17, 2010
- The New Apple TV Goes 720p and Gets Renamed iTV Aug 13, 2010
- Rumors Abound About the New Apple TV Jun 01, 2010
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