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Amazon to Cease Selling Apple TV, Google Chromecast Over 'Prime Video' Incompatibility
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It's not inconvenient. Content deals, just like Amazon has. Let me clearly point this out. The only app on the current appletv that is allowed to stream and purchase is Apple's iTunes. All other services are subscriber streaming. AppleTV is a closed system, so Apple can do whatever they want in their CLOSED system. They have no obligation to allow someone else in there. That changes with the new appletv.
RoKu cannot be considered agnostic if it doesn't have Apple's iTunes or any of Apple's services on it. Please don't write back and say that's Apple's walled garden. I'm just clearing up your not-so-correct post.
How would you know why Walmart removes products? They remove a lot of products and add others, your point is ridiculous.
Because I often shop there and debate between getting the name brand, or store brand product frequently. So there's that.
Might change with the new Apple TV. That app approval process has not been explored at all yet. Apple still has the final say in what goes on to compete with their baked-in services.
They will lose customers, though. I'm much less likely to renew Amazon Prime, if I can't use it on my TV. (I was already on the fence, because I can only use it on my laptop and tablet, and I don't want to buy a different TV box).
You're right, that is my assumption. But given that Prime is nearly ubiquitous across most other streaming-capable devices, it sure does seem like the decision was on Apple's side. But an assumption is an assumption, not a fact, so I could be wrong. It just seems that way: Amazon doesn't seem to care where they sell their Prime subscriptions and digital content, so if Apple wanted Prime on the new Apple TV (or even the current one), I doubt Amazon would say no.
I see, can't argue it anymore and just walk away. Let me ask you this question. If you're in apple's shoes and buy Beats, what would you do? Take out some other products to make room for your new brand along side Bose? If so, you're admitting there is limited space. I don't know where you get the idea that retail space is magically unlimited. Or would your rather have apple only carried their new brand only online, like they currently do with Bose?
Sorry, but Walmart drops a lot of products and adds others. You really have no idea why they are dropped.
It's just silly on Amazon's part. I like Amazon Prime IV. If I can't watch it from my Apple TV, I will watch it from my Samsung Smarthub, or AirPlay it from my iPad. These big corporations, including Apple, can be so childish sometimes.
You have every product in their store memorized? Not likely. They change products a lot. Adios.
He's ignoring logic and blocking anyone who disagrees with him. Don't bother.
This place is always in an uproar about Apple. You're closing your eyes on purpose to that truth. Even with this article where Amazon is also blocking off Google's product, there are people here only jumping on Apple and ignoring Google. This is Amazon's petty crap. And for those who keep saying that Apple blocked Amazon from putting their App on the TV, I'll believe that when I see proof it. Who's to say Amazon didn't create the App to keep people from buying an TV. Nobody here knows the real truth, unless something otherwise has been documented, I would love to see it.
indeed, android handheld devices also have instant video app, but the TV boxes and chromecast dont. Just like in apples case.
This is all amazon's decision
They all seem to desperately want us to use their streaming device. Apple recently refused to allow Apple Music to work on chromecast audio. I'm not liking this tv streaming war. I like for all my content to work on all devices.