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Apple Planning to Launch Streaming TV Service Featuring ABC, CBS, Fox and More
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No contracts, no weird dudes coming into your house. No channel numbers. No 1980s style "DVR" technology that's really just a digital VCR. No crap channels like HGTV.
For me, it only would be new revolution if you have option to buy separeted channels.. Would be awesome have for example: each channel for USD 0.99, 1.99 or 2.99. Then group channel like live sports (champions league, NFL and others) for USD 8.99 or USD 9.99. On my TV broadcast I have 130 channels but only watch live football events, open channels and about 6 paid channels like discovery Channel, history channel and others.. Could have packages for group channels like we already have on App store.. If you buy selected channels (group) instead pay 5 x USD 2.99, you will pay USD 9.99 for all these 5 channels..
Another thing is that all tv shows would be available on demand any time for at least 1 week.. It would kill cheap dvr solutions.. No limitations to record whatever number of channels at same time! This would be game changer!
Another thing is that all tv shows would be available on demand any time for at least 1 week.. It would kill cheap dvr solutions.. No limitations to record whatever number of channels at same time! This would be game changer!
So, .... they GOT to be making a new Apple TV , right ?!
And if so, what will be the thing that sets it apart? What new feature ?
I think it will be games. Pretty sure it will have some new channel too. Like original programming from Apple or something like that.
But everyone buying that $69 box right now will be pretty pissed off feeling that they were suckered into offloading remaining inventory of an obsolete box to make room for something way better.
That kinda sucks.
And if so, what will be the thing that sets it apart? What new feature ?
I think it will be games. Pretty sure it will have some new channel too. Like original programming from Apple or something like that.
But everyone buying that $69 box right now will be pretty pissed off feeling that they were suckered into offloading remaining inventory of an obsolete box to make room for something way better.
That kinda sucks.
LOL!!! $30-$40?? Already too expensive. I'm sure this also includes commercials. I cut the cord long ago. I'm perfectly happy finding the few shows I do watch online legally or not. Never ever going back to "package" tiers like this especially with ads. It might as well be called Apple CableTV. "Channels" are dead. Content is king.
meh
Eh, it's only $70. The type of person who wasn't willing to buy an Apple TV at regular price probably won't care much about getting the latest one.
Eh, it's only $70. The type of person who wasn't willing to buy an Apple TV at regular price probably won't care much about getting the latest one.
Pretty obvious that they are dumping the current gen right now to clear out for a new one in the fall. I'd expect a 4k model although I doubt there will be much content available native. Anyone buying now should realize it's pretty old tech.
I am in the same boat as you in the Philly area
,But all our teams suck right now, yes so will the chip kellys so maybe cutting the cord is ok for nowAgree. Eventually, production companies will stream direct and bypass these dinosaur private distribution networks.
I predict TV 3rd generation owners will be able to play AirPlay'd content streamed from the new TV. Therefore, your 3rd generation TV can be used by another TV and you won't have to upgrade/purchase new for each TV.
I am in the same boat as you in the Philly area
When pro sports leagues start to stream directly, the bottom will fall out of private television networks. Production costs are getting so cheap these days, you can contract out a TV production crew instead of hiring a network for the production crew and distribution.
Dude, nail on the head.
They make it available.
Lots of people with new 4K TVs feeling a bit like the first guy on the block to buy a sports car before the highway was built...just itching to take it for a spin.
1. Some offerings (ESPN for example) are not available through an antenna.
2. Antennas do not work well everywhere. I am within 10 miles of SF and cannot get two major networks with even a quality powered antenna.
3. Presumably this would include past episodes / on demand. I never watch live tv anymore - I watch when it's convenient. You can set up a dvr with an antenna, but then you're either paying a high up front cost or a monthly fee (TiVo) anyway.
I'm not saying this is by any means a perfect plan, but stop with the "it's the same as an antenna" stuff. It's not.
In the US. Cable, no cable - either way you have options. Nothing to complain about.
There is nothing technology wise preventing this sort of service being provided worldwide simultaneously. Except greed and fear. *hmmmffff*
A Teachable Moment for the Telecommunications Industry
"And that's why you should always listen to your customers..."
Comcast, DirecTV, etc., made a fortune on high cost, poor customer service, lack of choice, and bulk crap.
It's time to pay the piper for not listening to the customer, even though our calls were important to them. Every telecom-type company had better sit up straight and pay attention to this teachable moment.
Maybe Apple will do better; time will tell.
#Your Call Is Important To Us.
"And that's why you should always listen to your customers..."
Comcast, DirecTV, etc., made a fortune on high cost, poor customer service, lack of choice, and bulk crap.
It's time to pay the piper for not listening to the customer, even though our calls were important to them. Every telecom-type company had better sit up straight and pay attention to this teachable moment.
Maybe Apple will do better; time will tell.
#Your Call Is Important To Us.
Yeah, only available in the US though. Oh well, 100 or so channels and nothings on, probably fits the bill.
cut the cord all you want...cable companies will just increase the cost of your internet connection / decrease your data cap.
Just out of curiosity...how will you be getting this content directly from them without the infrastructure from telcos and cable companies?
Just out of curiosity...how will you be getting this content directly from them without the infrastructure from telcos and cable companies?
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