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Apple Adds ABC, Bloomberg, Crackle, and KORTV Channels to Apple TV
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iPlayer isn't on Apple TV (you can get some BBC content via iTunes or Netflix but there is no BBC menu).
I thought the same, but my understanding is they come with a lot of on-demand content. At least that's what I've been told. The only one I've really been interested in thus far (Disney) isn't available with my provider (DirecTV).
I was actually going to ask if a cable tv subscription is really required or just cable internet.
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Apple definitely needs to refresh the UI. The existing model is okay, but there needs to be a tv guide like menu - that allow searching, etc. When you click that TV episode or movie, it gives you the option to buy from itunes, rent from itunes, watch on netflix or hulu (if available), or through a free network app (ABC, CBS, NBC) with commercial broadcast.
It also needs to remember what season and episode you are on, and ask me when I turn my apple tv if I want to continue a season or not as a 'recommended' view on the top banner.
The thing with the abc app is probably about your local broadcaster. Unless the AppleTV could mimic the local broadcast for every TV market, including specifically the commercials, the locals aren't going to allow it. I think they don't consider your iPad or iPhone a threat but they definitely know that if you can watch ABC shows on your TV that don't include the commercial spots they've sold then its direct competition. That's how I see it.
I wouldn't mind the commercials from my local if they would stream them - I have to deal with them via my antenna anyway, except that ABC is the one local station I cannot pick up with my antenna.
Looking forward to playing with this update when I get home.
Again - bloomberg and crackle to not require a cable subscription so those are definitely good for AppleTV users
I wouldn't mind the commercials from my local if they would stream them - I have to deal with them via my antenna anyway, except that ABC is the one local station I cannot pick up with my antenna.
Looking forward to playing with this update when I get home.
Again - bloomberg and crackle to not require a cable subscription so those are definitely good for AppleTV users
i just went back to time warner cable for TV after more than a year and they consolidated all their kids on demand including disney on one channel.
check your channel listings, they might have done the same
I want an Apple Tv
But I havent bought one, because ...
It feels like every year we get a new one with a minimal borderline pointless hardware upgrade that adds nothing but it gets more features etc.
The contwnt is very limited especially for non US watchers and the ones it has a great number want details.
I will happily buy one, just make it feel like a fonished product worth having, as right now it doesent feel like a replacement or in even the same ball park as my satelite subscription.
But I havent bought one, because ...
It feels like every year we get a new one with a minimal borderline pointless hardware upgrade that adds nothing but it gets more features etc.
The contwnt is very limited especially for non US watchers and the ones it has a great number want details.
I will happily buy one, just make it feel like a fonished product worth having, as right now it doesent feel like a replacement or in even the same ball park as my satelite subscription.
If you read my post I wrote that I have "access" to a cable sub.
Necertheless, the increased ease-of-use of having the app directly on the AppleTV instead if having to AirPlay it is a nice feature. BloombergTV, which has allowed free streaming of its channel on its iPad app, will get a lot more attention from me now that I don't have to jump through the AirPlay hoop to watch it. Free
Surely the Disney company has access to graphics artists.
Why the hell are their icons the ugliest ones on AppleTV? By far.
Why the hell are their icons the ugliest ones on AppleTV? By far.
I Completely disagree. I have no problem paying for content. What I have a problem with is paying "monthly" for hardware for LIFE. I enjoy the content that is available on Apple TV (i.e. Netflix) and on CABLE (i.e. network TV) but I don't like having to switch between the CABLE BOX (and paying for it) and my ATV just to watch network TV. My goal is to only have the ATV on every TV and no hardware cost from Verizon FIOS. I think most cord cutters believe if only we could pay for what we want then it would be cheaper. I completely disagree. As most know when you drop TV and/or Phone then your Internet charges go up. The PIPE Provider (TWC, FIOS, etc) will get their cut no matter how the content is packaged or delivered. Also, it is pretty cheap to add a small TV Package to your Internet (at least on FIOS).
Also, HBO Go has much more content than my cable provider has On Demand for HBO.
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WTF is up?
yeah..expect for the fact that I love crunchyroll and plan to watch KORTV (if subscription isnt required).
The implementation/transition from an IOS app to an ATV app is probably pretty easy. It's more likely that Apple didn't actively seek out the addition of ALL of these services but that at least a few of the companies sought out inclusion in the platform to expand their audience.
yeah..expect for the fact that I love crunchyroll and plan to watch KORTV (if subscription isnt required).
The implementation/transition from an IOS app to an ATV app is probably pretty easy. It's more likely that Apple didn't actively seek out the addition of ALL of these services but that at least a few of the companies sought out inclusion in the platform to expand their audience.
Really?
Do you truly believe this implementation is what Steve Jobs had in mind..? Hardly.
Hulu would solve most of the complaints here. The majority of new shows are available there. I agree though that the ability to have a splash screen with my favorite shows that automatically opens the right app would be ideal (a la the Fanhattan app on ios). I expect that is forthcoming.
Do you truly believe this implementation is what Steve Jobs had in mind..? Hardly.
Hulu would solve most of the complaints here. The majority of new shows are available there. I agree though that the ability to have a splash screen with my favorite shows that automatically opens the right app would be ideal (a la the Fanhattan app on ios). I expect that is forthcoming.