It has been more than three years since Apple introduced the fifth-generation Apple TV with support for 4K video, but according to Bloomberg, the company has big plans for the future of the product line. Citing people with knowledge of Apple’s plans, Bloomberg reports that the iPhone maker is currently working on a new smart-home device that would combine an Apple TV with a HomePod smart speaker, plus a built-in camera for video conferencing. The upgraded Apple TV would have all of the same capabilities as older models, from streaming video to downloading apps to playing games, but it would a ..read more

We’re approaching four years since Apple launched the fifth-generation Apple TV — the first with 4K support — and slowly but surely, the rumors and reports are starting to form a complete picture of the next model. The latest next-gen hint actually comes from Apple itself, as 9to5Mac discovered code in the most recent tvOS 14.5 beta release referencing 120Hz support, which is something that the current model doesn’t feature. According to 9to5Mac, there are multiple instances of the phrases “120Hz” and “supports120Hz” that have been added to PineBoard in tvOS 14.5 beta 6. PineBoard is the inte ..read more

When it comes to hardware, Apple knows how to balance style and functionality. The iPhone, iPad, and MacBook are all impressive products with sleek, striking designs, and those designs continue to improve over the years. One of the few products that never received quite as warm of a welcome was the remote that ships with the Apple TV. It remains one of Apple’s least practical products, and Apple TV owners have been calling for the company to rethink its design for years. Based on a new report, Apple might finally be ready to do so. 9to5Mac reports that Apple is currently developing a new remo ..read more

HBO has removed HBO Now support from the second-gen and third-gen Apple TV models, as previously announced. Users of the old Apple TV models have to either upgrade the hardware or use other streaming devices to access HBO Now. HBO Go will still be available for a period, but HBO plans to remove the app from the older models soon. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. It’s not just you. Everyone who owns a second- or third-generation Apple TV media player can no longer stream HBO Now shows on the device, just as HBO warned more than a month ago. HBO said at the time that it decided to remov ..read more

Apple may announce a new Apple TV with more storage and a faster processor later this year. Apple TV was last updated more than two years ago. tvOS will reportedly include a new Kids Mode feature that will allow parents to restrict access to certain programs and specific apps. Apple will likely introduce tvOS at WWDC this year, an event which is now an online-only event due to the coronavirus. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. According to a new post from Hebrew-language site The Verifier, Apple is planning to add some new Apple TV features to tvOS in the near future. Like any Apple ru ..read more

Apple’s iOS 14 update is still months out from release, but a variety of high-profile leaks have given us a detailed look at what upgrades and improvements we can expect. The latest iOS 14 beta leaks include new details about the upcoming iPhone 9, 2020 iPad Pro, and even a new Apple TV remote. One of the more exciting finds is a new page where you can see all of your installed apps. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. At this point, there’s little doubt that the coronavirus outbreak will have ripple effects across every industry for weeks and months to come. Although Apple has a busy ye ..read more

2020 is shaping up to be one of the busiest years ever for Apple hardware releases. In spring, we expect Apple to debut the follow-up to the iPhone SE, which we believe will be called the iPhone 9. Then, in the fall, there should be at least three iPhone 12 models released, though that number could be even higher if Apple splits up its 4G and 5G models. We also wouldn’t be surprised to see a few new Mac and iPad releases along the way. But Apple isn’t stopping there, as 9to5Mac reports that a few lines of code hidden in the latest tvOS developer beta seem to point to a new Apple TV model as w ..read more

Netflix hasn’t been opposed to password sharing, and never took an official stance against it, but the company said recently that it’s looking into the matter and at consumer-friendly ways to deal with it. It turns out, Netflix isn’t the only streaming service that wants to curb password sharing, as a coalition of content providers that includes Netflix, HBO, and other cable-industry “titans” are studying ways to change how password sharing works. Don't Miss: Today’s best deals: $20 MyQ, secret Sony headphones sale, viral gadget from TikTok, $32 Instant Pot accessory kit, more A Bloomberg rep ..read more

Apple and Amazon might be rivals, but if Apple’s new streaming service is going to succeed, it needs to be available on as many platforms as possible from the jump. To that end, Apple released the Apple TV app on Amazon’s Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, and Fire TV Basic Edition this week. If you have any of these three devices, you can download and begin using Apple TV right away, where you will have access to your entire iTunes library, as well as Apple TV+ when it launches on November 1st. Don't Miss: Today’s best deals: $20 MyQ, secret Sony headphones sale, viral gadget from Ti ..read more

Just in time for the launch of Apple TV+ in a little less than three weeks, Roku announced that starting today its users will be able to add the Apple TV app to their service for the first time. This has been a long-awaited addition to the platform, which means users will now be able to access content like TV shows and more from Apple, in addition to content from their iTunes video library. Likewise, Apple’s new Netflix-like TV streaming service launches on November 1, and it too will be available through the Apple TV app on the Roku platform. Don't Miss: Today’s best deals: $20 MyQ, secret S ..read more