Tag: Apple
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Apple Rumored to be Adding Kids Mode, Screen Time to tvOS
A rumored update to Apple’s tvOS could allow for more parental controls and a “Kids Mode” that only allows children-friendly content. The Verifier says the new controls should allow parents to block access to TV shows and other content they deem not age-appropriate and gives them the ability to set viewing-duration restrictions via Screen Time.…
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Apple’s First Original Movie ‘The Banker’ is Now Available to Stream
Apple’s movie The Banker starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie is now available on the Apple TV+ streaming service. Based on a true story, the movie was originally set to premiere back in 2019 around the time Apple TV+ launched and just in time for awards season, but ran into outside delays. “We created Apple TV Plus as…
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Amazon, Apple, & Google Team Up to Make Your Smart Home Work Together
Right now, if you want to have a smart home, you need to pick from one of three main camps: Amazon, Apple, or Google. For many, you will find that devices that works with Amazon’s Alexa assistant won’t work with Google Home or Apple’s Siri. Now these companies are teaming up to address this issue…
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The New Apple TVs Have Reportedly Been Delayed Because of the Coronavirus
For over a month now we have been hearing reports of a new Apple TV. Apple recently released beta software for the Apple TV that included code for a new Apple TV. Many expected Apple to announce the new Apple TV with a new remote at Apple’s March 31, 2020, event. Now Apple has reportedly…
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Apple Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue Ever
Today, Apple is reporting on their fiscal 2020 first quarter, which ended December 28, 2019. With $91.8 billion in revenue, Apple broke their all-time record for quarterly revenue. “We are thrilled to report Apple’s highest quarterly revenue ever, fueled by strong demand for our iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro models, and all-time records for…
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Apple and Netflix Both Show Interest in Acquiring MGM
MGM has been in preliminary talks with both Apple and Netflix about a potential acquisition, CNBC reports. Acquiring the studio would give either company access to franchises including Rocky, RoboCop, and Species, as well as co-ownership for the copyrights to existing James Bond films, and a large movie library. “MGM had revenue of more than $1 billion for the…
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Roku No Longer Has Reuters TV: What Happened and How to Watch Reuters TV Now
Recently, Roku users have noticed that the Reuters app is no longer available, and they’ve taken to social media to ask what’s going on. This is the reponse Roku has been giving though their support account. Reuters channel was removed from the Roku platform today at the request from the channel partner. Find more great…
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Apple is Reportedly Working on Building a Internet Service
Today Bloomberg reported that Apple has a team of engineers working on building an internet service. According to the report, a dozen engineers from aerospace, satellite, and antenna design industries are working on the project to beam data from space down to Apple devices. Apple reportedly plans to start offering the service within five years.…
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Former HBO CEO is Moving On to Create Content for Apple TV+
Richard Plepler, former CEO of HBO, is in talks with Apple to take on a new role. In a deal set to be finalized before the end of the year, Plepler’s new company RLP & Co. would be creating original content for Apple TV+. Pleper left HBO shortly after AT&T took over Time Warner and…
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Apple Reportedly Wants to Bundle Apple TV+, News+, & Apple Music
Today Bloomberg reported that Apple is reportedly considering bundling Apple TV+, News+ and Apple Music starting in 2020 as it tries to gain more subscribers. This comes from sources who point out that Apple included a provision that would let Apple bundle News+ with other subscription services. Currently, Apple’s News+ service costs $9.99 a month,…