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The Cockney Rebel

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I always spend a bit of time on it at night, in bed, on my iPad.

I’d like an ATV app, though.

Do you think there will ever be an app for the ATV?
 
On my MAC Mini M4 OS 15.5 Beta 3 it is "Airdrop", iPhone is AirDrop, iPad is AirDrop. But:

Is AirPlay the same as AirDrop?


AirDrop (a method of wirelessly moving files between Apple devices) and AirPlay (a way of wirelessly streaming audio and video content to compatible TVs, set-top boxes and other devices) are both extremely convenient to use and strong selling points that keep people firmly in the Apple ecosystem.Dec 20, 2024
 
On my MAC Mini M4 OS 15.5 Beta 3 it is "Airdrop", iPhone is AirDrop, iPad is AirDrop. But:

Is AirPlay the same as AirDrop?


AirDrop (a method of wirelessly moving files between Apple devices) and AirPlay (a way of wirelessly streaming audio and video content to compatible TVs, set-top boxes and other devices) are both extremely convenient to use and strong selling points that keep people firmly in the Apple ecosystem.Dec 20, 2024
No, Airplay and Airdrop are different things just as you describe in your post.
What the TC is looking for is to use Airplay if it isn't a case that he wants to drop a full size downloaded movie to his ATV.
 
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