Topic: apple tv
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Control Your TV's HDMI Inputs With the Apple TV Remote
The Apple TV 4K can be configured to unify control by managing your TV's power and volume, but switching between HDMI inputs for other devices typically requires juggling multiple remotes. A clever workaround allows you to reprogram the Siri Remote's mute button to trigger your TV's input selecti...
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Apple TV's Fan-Favorite Shows: What's Returning Soon
Apple TV is premiering three returning original series in early 2026: the comedy "Shrinking" (Season 3), the thriller "Hijack" (Season 2), and the multilingual drama "Drops of God" (Season 2). "Shrinking" returns on January 28, exploring themes of moving forward with new cast additions, while "Hi...
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Apple TV+ Price Slashed 54% for Black Friday
Apple TV is offering a Black Friday discount, reducing the monthly subscription to $5.99 for six months, a 54% savings from the standard $12.99 fee, available from November 21 to December 1 through their website. The service recently increased its price to $12.99 in August, marking its third hike...
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Apple TV 4K Deal: Save $30 on Latest Model
Costco is offering a $30 discount on the 128GB Apple TV 4K for members at $119.99 until October 31st, with membership starting at $65 annually. The device excels in Apple ecosystem integration, featuring iPhone remote control, dual AirPods audio sharing, and FaceTime via Continuity Camera on the ...
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Apple TV Plus Name Change Explained & Subscriber Hints
Apple has rebranded its streaming service to "Apple TV" by removing the "+" sign, a move led by Eddy Cue to simplify branding and align with internal usage, though it risks confusion with the hardware and app of the same name. The "+" designation was initially used for paid tiers building on free...
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Apple Exec Reveals Bold Strategy Behind Apple TV Rebrand
Apple has renamed its streaming service from Apple TV Plus to Apple TV, driven by internal consensus and common user usage that made the "Plus" suffix feel redundant. The change aligns the official name with natural user habits, moving away from the "Plus" convention used for premium services lik...
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Apple TV+ Costs T-Mobile Customers $3 Monthly Starting Jan. 1
T-Mobile will begin charging $3 per month for its previously complimentary Apple TV+ benefit starting January 1st, a change prompted by Apple's price increase to $12.99. Subscribers must proactively cancel the benefit through their T-Mobile account management before year-end to avoid the new fee,...
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Apple TV's Grand Ambition: A Major Expansion
Apple TV+ is shifting from a niche, prestige-focused streaming service to a mainstream contender by expanding its content and partnerships to compete with industry giants. The service initially built its identity on critically acclaimed original series and films, like *CODA* and *Severance*, but ...
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Apple TV Gains Google Cast as Netflix Drops It
Apple TV now supports Google Cast on Android, allowing users to easily stream content from their devices to TVs, enhancing accessibility. This move contrasts with Netflix removing the feature and aims to attract Android users, making Apple's service more competitive beyond its own ecosystem. The ...
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Stop Smart TV Ads and Tracking for Good
Smart TVs often have intrusive ads, performance issues, and data collection, making it difficult to find a simple, non-smart display. A primary recommendation is to disconnect the TV from the internet and use an Apple TV device for a cleaner, more private, and user-friendly interface. Alternative...
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Black Friday Deal: Get 6 Months of Apple TV at 2022 Prices
Apple TV Plus is offering a Black Friday promotion of six months for $5.99 per month, a significant discount from the standard $12.99 fee, providing substantial savings for new and returning customers. The service features an ad-free experience with a diverse library including original series lik...
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Apple TV Removes 'The Hunt' Amid Plagiarism Claims
Apple TV has postponed the release of the French series 'The Hunt' due to plagiarism allegations, specifically similarities to Douglas Fairbairn's 1974 novel *Shoot*, and is conducting a review. The plot of 'The Hunt' involves a group of friends on a hunting trip who are attacked by another group...
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T-Mobile Ends Popular Free Perk, Adds New Fee
Srini Gopalan has become T-Mobile's new CEO and introduced the Easy Switch feature to simplify switching providers, offering quick sign-up and same-day phone delivery. T-Mobile will discontinue offering Apple TV as a complimentary service starting in 2026, with a new monthly charge of three dolla...
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Apple TV's New Name and Sound: What's Changed?
Apple has launched a new introductory sound and video sequence for its streaming service, now rebranded as Apple TV, to align with the simplified name and replace the previous "Plus"-focused identity. The sound was composed by Finneas, who designed it as a mnemonic to serve as a refreshing pause ...
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Get Apple TV+ & Peacock for Just $15/Month
Apple and NBCUniversal are launching a new streaming bundle combining Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium, offering significant savings and content variety starting October 20, 2025, in the U.S. The bundle is available in two tiers: a standard version for $14.99 per month and an ad-free option for $19....
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F1 Races Move Exclusively to Apple TV in the US Next Year
Apple TV will become the exclusive broadcaster for all Formula 1 sessions starting next season, offering full coverage to subscribers and select free content through its app. The partnership includes integrating F1 across Apple's ecosystem, with dedicated features on services like Apple News, Map...
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Apple App Store and TV Services Hit by Outage
A major outage is affecting multiple Apple services, including the App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple TV, preventing users from downloading apps, making purchases, and streaming content. The disruption began in the evening Eastern Time and has since expanded to include other services like iWork f...
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Apple TV Gains Google Cast, But Only for Android
The Apple TV app on Android now supports Google Cast, allowing users to stream content wirelessly from their devices to compatible TVs and streaming hardware. This update is exclusive to Android, as the iOS app still uses AirPlay, highlighting the platform-specific nature of these streaming proto...
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Apple TV Adds Free MLS Games for Subscribers
Starting in 2026, Apple TV subscribers will receive access to every MLS match at no additional cost, integrating all games directly into their standard subscription. This change includes streaming of all regular-season matches, playoffs, and major tournaments like the Leagues Cup and MLS All-Star...
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Apple TV Plus Rebrands to Simply Apple TV
Apple has rebranded its streaming service from Apple TV Plus to "Apple TV," a change announced in a recent press release but not yet reflected on its official platforms. This rebranding is likely to cause consumer confusion, as "Apple TV" already refers to the app for purchasing content and the p...
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Apple's November Surprises: A Look Back at Past Launches
Apple typically reserves September and October for major product announcements, with November and December used for shipping previously revealed items, making a late-year launch unusual. Despite the pattern, Apple has broken from tradition before, such as with the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro and 202...
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Apple's iPadOS 26.1 Beta 3: What's New and How to Get It
Apple has released the third public beta for iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and watchOS 26.1, focusing on stability refinements and minor updates like a redesigned Apple TV app icon and enhanced Local Capture settings ahead of the late October final release. The update introduces a new Local Capture men...
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Unveiling Pluribus: The AI That Mastered Poker
The Apple TV series "Pluribus" was shrouded in secrecy, with vague trailers and a core concept about a woman feeling trapped in a seemingly content society, which became clearer after the first two episodes premiered. Vince Gilligan, the creator, aimed to foster deep analysis and conversation aro...
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Ranking the Best Apple Gadgets of All Time
The iPhone is ranked first for its revolutionary impact, creating the modern smartphone era and setting industry standards for hardware, software, and ecosystem integration. The Mac and iPad follow closely, with the Mac credited for mainstreaming graphical user interfaces and the iPad for inventi...
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Black Friday Streaming Deals: Disney+, Hulu & HBO Max Over 60% Off
Major streaming platforms are offering significant Black Friday discounts to help offset recent price increases, making premium content more accessible this holiday season. Notable deals include HBO Max at $2.99/month for an annual ad-supported plan and Disney Plus and Hulu bundled for $4.99/mont...
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iOS 26.1: All New Features & Changes Revealed
iOS 26.1 introduces new customization options, including a Liquid Glass toggle for display aesthetics and the ability to disable the Lock Screen camera swipe to prevent accidental launches. The update enhances app usability with features like swiping on the Music app's Now Playing bar to skip tra...
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Apple Silicon iMac Pro Leaked in Software
Software leaks from Apple's development pipeline reveal a wide range of upcoming hardware, including refreshed smart home products, next-generation iPhones, and a high-performance iMac powered by an M5 Max processor. The most compelling find is a new iMac model with an M5 Max chip, positioning it...
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Disney-YouTube Feud Blocks Digital Movie Syncing
The contract dispute between Disney and YouTube TV has led to Movies Anywhere removing Google Play and YouTube from its connected platforms, preventing new movie purchases from syncing across services. Existing linked libraries remain accessible for now, but new purchases through Google platforms...
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Apple Releases Third Public Betas for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe
Apple has released the third public beta of its upcoming operating systems, including iOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1, making them available to public beta testers after developers. Key enhancements include expanding Apple Intelligence to support eight additional languages and extending AirPods Liv...
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Apple's Future Beyond the iPhone 17: What's Next?
Apple plans to release at least ten new products by mid-2026, expanding its ecosystem beyond the iPhone. Key upcoming products include the M5 iPad Pro with a new chip, a budget iPhone 17e, and a smart home hub in 2026. Incremental updates are expected for devices like the Apple TV, HomePod mini, ...
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Live Apple Black Friday Deals: Lowest Prices on iPhones, AirPods & MacBooks
The best Apple Black Friday deals are found at major retailers and carriers, not Apple's own promotions, offering significant discounts on iPhones, MacBooks, and other products. Notable discounts include a free iPhone 17 Pro with a new Verizon line, an Apple TV subscription for $5.99/month, and r...
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The Hidden Flaws of AI Smart Home Assistants
Large language models are widely adopted for their versatility but often fail to meet high expectations in real-world applications, leaving users questioning their effectiveness. Despite significant investment, no company has perfected a reliable AI assistant, with current tools like ChatGPT offe...
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Apple to Launch 3 New Products This Week, Says Gurman
Apple is expected to announce new devices this week via an online event, featuring the debut of the powerful M5 processor. The M5 chip will first appear in updated iPad Pro and Vision Pro models, with a refreshed MacBook Pro also likely to be revealed. More powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max configuratio...
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Apple's January 2024 Event: What to Expect
Apple is expected to launch new high-end MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in January, offering a performance boost without major design changes. A groundbreaking, more affordable MacBook powered by the iPhone's A18 Pro chip is rumored for introduction, featuring a 12.9-inch display...
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Top Black Friday Streaming Deals 2025: HBO Max, Disney+, Apple
Black Friday offers significant discounts on streaming services, including HBO Max at $3/month and a Disney Plus and Hulu bundle for $5/month, primarily for new subscribers. Existing customers often miss out on these deals due to customer inertia but can attempt to access promotions by threatenin...
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