Tag: Apple
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Apple Announces a New HomePod With Improved Sound & Intelligence
Apple’s competitor to Amazon’s Alexa Powered Echo devices is its HomePod, and now it is getting a bit better sound quality and a little smarter. Today Apple announced a new HomePod with what they call a breakthrough in sound and intelligence is meant to take on Amazon. This updated HomePod includes support for Spatial Audio…
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Apple Announces Third-Gen Apple TV 4K, Removes HD Model From Store
In a move rumored in recent weeks, Apple has indeed announced a new version of its Apple TV 4K streaming device. This new version boasts an updated CPU compared to the second-gen model that was announced just last year. The company is offering two versions, starting at $129 for a WiFi-only model with 64GB of…
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Rumor: Apple Prepping New, Upgraded Apple TV
New predictions from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggest Apple could be prepping a slew of new devices, including an upgraded Apple TV. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman claims a new-and-improved version of the company’s dedicated streaming box could sport a slightly newer A-series chip and extra RAM, which could potentially boost its gaming capabilities. The…
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Major League Soccer and Apple TV Sign a 10-Year Deal
Major League Soccer and Apple TV announced a partnership today that will allow Apple TV to stream all MLS games for the next decade. From early 2023 through 2032, fans can get every live MLS match by subscribing to a new MLS streaming service, available exclusively through the Apple TV app. The service will stream…
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Report: NFL Sunday Ticket & Apple Deal Is ‘Actually Done’
NFL Sunday Ticket may have finally found its new streaming home with Apple, according to a Q&A article for Puck News featuring the entertainment outlet’s founding partner Matthew Belloni. Belloni was asked who he thinks will acquire the league’s out-of-market game package, and he said the following: My sources say it’s Apple’s to lose, at…
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CEO Says Apple’s Strategy for Apple TV+ Focuses on Content Over Money
Apple TV+ was mentioned a lot during Apple’s quarterly earnings call Thursday, and while the company doesn’t release breakout numbers on revenue from the streaming service, the remarks were nothing but praiseworthy. Overall, the company reported $19.5 billion in revenue for Apple services, which include the App Store, Apple TV+, iCloud, Podcasts, Apple Music, payment…
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Report: Apple to Spend Billions on Live Sports Over the Next Four Years
Apple is gearing up to make a major move in the world of sports for its Apple TV+ streaming, according to a new report from investment firm Wedbush, which was seen by MacRumors. From the report, the company is “ready to spend billions” to aggressively acquire more live sports content over the next four years to…
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Report: Apple in Talks to Broadcast Live MLB Games
Apple is looking to score a home run by finalizing a deal with Major League Baseball, which will bring live games to its streaming platform, according to a report by Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. Presumably, if MLB and Apple agree to a deal then weekday national games will be available to stream…
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SBJ Predicts Apple Could Acquire ESPN in 2024
The sports streaming war is heating up and Apple could make a major move by purchasing ESPN in 2024, according to a prediction made by Robert Ourand of Sports Business Journal on the Marchand & Ourand podcast. During the podcast Ourand said the following: “Think 2024, right before the NBA negotiation takes place. ESPN desperately…
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Black Friday Deals on Apple TV 4K, AirPods Pro & More
For Black Friday, Amazon has deals on products in every category across its site, including electronics. Today, you can get discounts on Apple products like AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and the Apple TV 4K. Apple AirPods Pro for $169.99, down from $249 AirPods, or any Bluetooth enabled headphones or earbuds, can be paired with some streaming…