Tag: Apple

  • Latest Rumors Suggest Apple’s Working on a Smart Speaker-Apple TV Combo Device

    The latest rumors surrounding Apple’s efforts in the streaming and smart home segments suggest the company is eyeing a multipurpose device that would significantly expand on what current Apple TV models are capable of. Bloomberg reported that Apple is exploring a new device that merges its HomePod speaker tech with Apple TV. If that sounds…

  • (Update: Maybe Not) Fresh Apple TV Rumors Point to Updated Remote for Potential Next-Gen Model

    (Update: Maybe Not) Fresh Apple TV Rumors Point to Updated Remote for Potential Next-Gen Model

    Update (04/01/21): Follow-up reports suggest the so-called B519 remote might actually be a third-party variant intended for use by cable companies. 9to5Mac posted images of the potential layout of the remote, pulled from a recent beta version of tvOS 14.5, but later updated its post to mention the possibility this may not be tied to…

  • Plex Reportedly Beta Testing Integration in Apple’s TV App

    Plex Reportedly Beta Testing Integration in Apple’s TV App

    It looks like Plex could be testing integration with Apple’ TV app. The feature would potentially allow users to find and access Plex content via the app on iPhone, iPad, and other devices. 9to5Mac spotted tweets highlighting the feature in the newest TestFlight beta version of Plex’s app (version 7.14). So far, users report the…

  • Apple TV+ Extends One Year Free Trial Offer

    Apple TV+ Extends One Year Free Trial Offer

    Good news for everyone who signed up for the free year of Apple TV+ that came with the purchase of new Apple hardware – Apple is adding some extra time to your free trial. 9to5 Mac first reported on the extension, sharing that any Apple TV+ subscription set to expire between now and June will…

  • Apple Fitness+ Set to Launch Dec 14

    Apple Fitness+ Set to Launch Dec 14

    Today Apple announced its new workout platform Apple Fitness+ will officially launch on December 14. The app, which Apple is calling “the future of fitness,” delivers state of the art workouts and studio fitness classes for users to stream on their iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The app also integrates with Apple Watch and gives…

  • Fresh Rumors Point to Potential New Apple TV Announcement on Dec. 8

    Fresh Rumors Point to Potential New Apple TV Announcement on Dec. 8

    Editor’s Note (12/07/20): 9to5 Mac updated its post to point out the rumors it was originally citing were actually disputing earlier rumors of an Apple TV release this week. There are still hints of Apple announcing some sort of hardware this week, but the prospects of a next-gen Apple TV are even murkier. In any…

  • Get an Apple Gift Card up to $150 With Every Purchase on Cyber Monday

    Apple is sweetening your Cyber Monday shopping experience by throwing in gift cards with every purchase, some up to $150. Through the end of today, you can get rewarded for purchasing during Apple’s Cyber Monday shopping event by getting an Apple gift card to use later toward devices or streaming subscriptions for Apple TV+, Apple…

  • Apple One Bundles Will be Available Tomorrow, October 30

    In today’s Q3 earnings call, Apple announced that its service bundle, Apple One, will launch tomorrow, October 30. The bundle deal was announced last month, with Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services saying that “with Apple One, you can access the best of Apple entertainment across all your favorite devices with one…

  • Apple Quietly Discontinues Apple TV Remote App

    Apple has pulled its remote app from the app store without any advance warning or announcement. The app allowed users to control their Apple TV using a simulated remote control on their iPhone or iPad. But now that the feature comes already built into iOS, we can see why the app seems a little obsolete…

  • Apple Launches 24 Hour Apple Music TV App

    Apple Launches 24 Hour Apple Music TV App

    This morning Apple launched a new app called Apple Music TV, a 24-hour live stream of music videos, live shows, and other music-related content. The app will also feature “exclusive new music videos and premiers, specially curated music video blocks, and live shows and events as well as chart countdowns and guests,” according to an…