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Altice One Cable Service Launches on Apple TV

11:42 AM EST, Feb 26th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · News

Cable company Altice USA announced the launch of Altice One on Apple TV 4K. Customers get it as part of their subscription plan.

Why Apple May be Releasing a New Apple TV 4K

6:27 PM EST, Feb 7th, 2020 · John Martellaro · Particle Debris

Why would Apple release a new, non-8K Apple TV 4K? John theorizes.

11 New Apple TV Screensavers Feature Jellyfish, Whales, and More

10:25 AM EST, Jan 31st, 2020 · Andrew Orr · Product News

Apple added 11 new Apple TV screensavers and they all feature underwater scenes, like jellyfish, dolphins, whales, and more.

As Apple Prepares for 5G iPhones, Twists and Turns Are Coming. Be Ready

3:50 PM EST, Dec 7th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Particle Debris

As carriers do, nomenclature and technology get manipulated for the sake of marketing, bragging rights and coverage maps. Plus, 5G bio safety issues are being more extensively explored.. Buckle up.

Vodafone Offering Apple TV 4K With 'Together' Package

3:02 PM EST, Dec 3rd, 2019 · Charlotte Henry · News

Vodafone is getting into the world of TV, and is using the Apple TV 4K as the exclusive set-top box to do it.

PSA: Netflix and Dolby Vision on Your Apple TV 4K

4:37 PM EDT, Oct 22nd, 2019 · John Martellaro · Analysis

Netflix has told John about a small change to the way Dolby Vision is confirmed on your Apple TV 4K and other streaming devices.

Rumor Analysis: A New Apple TV 4K

6:00 PM EDT, Sep 4th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Analysis

There is a rumor that we may see a new, 2019 Apple TV 4K next week. What would it offer and why?

tvOS: How to Force Quit a Misbehaving App

3:35 PM EDT, Aug 14th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Quick Tip

It’s fairly obvious how to quit an app in iOS. But tvOS uses a slightly different technique because there’s no on-screen touch interface.

Why I Won't Be Buying a 4K/UHD Blu-ray Player

6:29 PM EDT, Jun 18th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Editorial

John, who often obsesses over all things video, made the leap to 4K/UHD TV long ago. But he’s not making the leap to a 4K/UHD Blu-ray player. He tells us why.

Apple TV Strategy by the Numbers

4:31 PM EDT, Jun 10th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Link

At one time, it was theorized that Apple would make its own TV set, integrated with Apple TV functionality. Instead, Apple has gone one better by seeking to integrate the Apple TV (4K) into TVs made by others. LoupVentures has the strategy and the numbers.

We believe, eventually, many major TVs will embed Apple TV software. This adoption curve may be similar to CarPlay …

Apple’s approach to the living room has been… led by Apple TV which we estimate is now used in 26m US homes monthly (21% of US households). We believe there are 53 million active Apple TVs worldwide.

While this may appear to be the beginning of the end of the Apple TV box, we believe the device will retain unique value. We believe the standalone box will continue …

This is, of course, all about ramping up for Apple TV+ subscriptions.

Analysis: Navigating Streaming TV Channels is a Mess

5:06 PM EDT, May 20th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Editorial

A deeper exploration of streaming Channels reveals that things are not as straightforward as we would like as customers.

Sign up for 4 Months of DirecTV Now, Get a Free 4K Apple TV

8:40 AM EDT, Apr 1st, 2019 · Andrew Orr · Link

DirecTV Now is offering customers a free 4K Apple TV when you prepay for four months of service.

4K Apple TV (32 GB): Ends 4/30/2019. New sub’s only. Must prepay first four months of service at full price. Requires minimum $50/mo. subscription before taxes. Device and prepayment are nonrefundable. New subscribers only. Online orders will be shipped via FedEx ground to address provided. Allow 1-2 weeks for delivery. Offer limited to 1 per DIRECTV NOW account; 2 per shipping address. Not combinable with select offers. 4k HD not avail. w/DIRECTV NOW.

Cord-Cutting Requires a Special State of Mind

6:12 PM EST, Mar 5th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Editorial

The art of cutting the cord is a mental challenge and is just as involved as mastering a Mac or and iPad.

2019 Will Be the Year of the Display and Apple Should Get Ready

5:37 PM EST, Jan 18th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Particle Debris

With 4K TV sets now mainstream, 8K TVs shipping in 2019, Apple preparing new displays, 4K/HDR streaming in high gear, the pressure will be on Apple to deliver in all its video technologies.

Apple TV 4K Features HDMI 2.0a. But HDMI 2.1 is Coming

7:48 PM EST, Jan 4th, 2019 · John Martellaro · Link

4K/UHD TV is now mainstream. But new 8K TVs are coming. CNET writes: “The current version of the ubiquitous HDMI [2.0] audio video connection can handle pretty much every video format available today, but with 8K on the horizon, TV and other hardware makers could hit its limits in the next few years. That’s where HDMI 2.1 comes in.”

This article fills you in on the new standard, what video protocols it supports, which TV makers are moving to it in 2019, and whether you’ll need new cables.