I don’t mind it. Makes sense to name the App/service the same. Its like using the free app but you can also subscribe in the app to have more content. I was afraid that Tim will do Apple TV Max or Ultra next.
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Apple TV+ Being Rebranded as Apple TV
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I mean the + made no sense. Normally you'd expect that there's "Apple TV" and that "Apple TV +" is like a "plus" version of it. It's like calling the App Store "iPhone +".
When I first subscribed to Apple TV + I was actually quite confused because I thought that there were two subscription services, a "regular" one and a "plus" one.
Not that calling the hardware and the subscription by the same name makes sense but whatever.
When I first subscribed to Apple TV + I was actually quite confused because I thought that there were two subscription services, a "regular" one and a "plus" one.
Not that calling the hardware and the subscription by the same name makes sense but whatever.
lol it’s like the phones getting thicker to later get thinner!!! Poof and sparkles it’s a feature. *Apple Mic drop
The "Apple TV" branding has been a mess for way too long. I think the set top box should just be called "Apple Media Player", since it handles way more than just TV and movies. The app can stay "Apple TV" since that where it lives, and maybe the streaming service should be "Apple Media", since it serves more than just TV chows.
btw Apple, I'm available for consultation... 😏
btw Apple, I'm available for consultation... 😏
It happens. All the damn time. Especially confusing on Reddit where you have people wandering into the Apple TV+ Reddit with hardware issues and vice versa.
My assumption is this means the Apple TV-physical will be rebranded, and/or Apple TV-subscription will be available built in on all Apple TV-physical boxes. Or maybe the Apple TV-physical will merge the Apple TV-physical OS with the Apple TV-app. Could this signal the inevitable merger of the HomePod-AppleTV-HomeDevice? Or simply a future where we are offered Apple TV++?
Apple TV+ is getting a surprising rebrand—see the new logo here
Apple quietly drops the “+” from its streaming service as part of a rebranding effort.
www.macworld.com
The new vibrant logo is out, available in the latest iOS beta per Macworld:
Apple TV+ is getting a surprising rebrand—see the new logo here
Apple quietly drops the “+” from its streaming service as part of a rebranding effort.
Riveting update
I wonder how much time was spent “sweating over the details”?
Maybe combining HomePod mini and Apple TV into just HomePod the home hub for everything smart in your home.
I guess?
I have no idea how they are going to sell people on something like that.
Across my entire family I think there are probably 14 Apple TVs and every single one of them is mounted behind the TV. That’s not where I need or want a HomePod.
I agree. When I've recommended the Apple TV box to friends they say, "oh, I think I already have that on my TV...", then I have to go through the whole explanation while their eyes glaze over...
Or just HomePort (AirPort name) without a HomePod.
IKR? I don't know how this is not going to be confusing between the hardware called Apple TV and this subscription service called Apple TV. What am I missing?This will make things easier for people.
We have the hardware Apple TV and we DO NOT buy the subscription service.
IKR?
To me, it was easy to explain the distinction between Apple TV vs. Apple TV+.
Apple TV is the hardware you buy and once you buy it, no ongoing subscription is needed. Apple TV+ is a subscription service for streaming certain "channels" and the likes.
Now if they would just change the name of the device to "Apple TV+" then my dad will be all set.