I find this utterly unacceptable and am glad I never bought any Apple TV to begin with.
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Third-Generation Apple TV Losing Support for CBS All Access in Transition to Paramount+ Next Month
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If they come out with new TVs, I wonder if they'll include a remote. With their current remote, they might as well not bother, but maybe they've learned about the importance of physical keys, given the function key debacle. Plus, those are probably way cheaper to make
True. Good news is you can replace them with a Roku now and get what most of us need for a very reasonable price with a regular remote that's not a torture-test to use. Not a perfect solution, but certainly a far better solution for many than spending the vast quantities of $$$ Apple wants for the Apple TV 4K. Airplay to the Rokus (Roki? Roku? Rokeius?) I've tested so far (4K Sticks) has been fine.
I’m sure it will be as a stand-alone app. Which is what HBO Max did.
I’ve yet to see any commitments towards/against them introducing Paramount+ as a channel.
I’m very tired of each network having their own app. It’s cluttered, the apps suck (HBO Max, Peacock), and the billing is fragmented.
You should consider moving the TV upstairs too and getting a new one as well, the one upstairs is too small and old.
I really like my Roku TV, plus it has a great remote with physical buttons. It doesn't play games well though (if at all, I haven't really tried), but it's perfect for what it needs to do, searches all channels, and is really inexpensive if not already integrated.
My Apple TV has a much nicer interface, and it's not ad laden like the roku, but it's a lot more expensive. It tends to get democracy now episodes much more quickly, so that's really all I use it for now. I've created a shortcut to go right to the channel with my phone. It's fun--I just say, "Hey Siri, turn on Democracy Now," and it turns my TV on, switches to the Apple TV and goes to the channel. Almost worth $150, lol
I've heard of Paramount, nobody I know knows what CBS is. Then again I'm not american...
I have had all generations from the second to the 4K. Every time an article refers to a generation number I have to look up which generation is which. Of course I only do that if the item is significant.
Exactly... it’s like people forget these are international media companies who distribute their content internationally... 🙄
It's 9 years old, more than fair enough.
I still using on my non-primary TV sets. And airplay still works
And I can still use Airplay with it.
I still using on my non-primary TV sets. And airplay still works
And I can still use Airplay with it.
You might be in the wrong place. You might also be very disappointed that iPhone 6s support is going away soon too.
Ya know, I never thought I'd read a sentence like that, and well ... here it is!
I get it - I sound like a bit of a jerk here, even though I'm totally joking (except for maybe the first quote, but I digress). Deprecation is normal in tech. If people are angry that their early 2010 device isn't being supported some 10 years later, I just hate to tell you that's simply the nature of the beast nowadays. Different equipment, different platforms, and just way harder to code for - with quality. I'd be ticked if I was told to get some old 2010 equipment to work like a newer device with comparable quality. That's just an instant lose, depending on the situation.
The CBS streaming service is actually a big deal for some people who don't have cable. You're able to get your local CBS channel live. This is great for watching the local news/weather in the morning before work.
Their TV commercials are some of the very best on TV right now !
I do NOT currently own an Apple TV, but am looking forward to the Next Gen one expected out later this year, per the Rumors.
I do NOT currently own an Apple TV, but am looking forward to the Next Gen one expected out later this year, per the Rumors.
I would think that even if there was a price change, you'd be "grandfathered" into the Paramount/Showtime bundle for $10. But we'll find out on 3/4.
The 4th generation TV's still fully supported and on the latest software - Apple won't be abandoning it anytime soon, and if they do, you'll probably still get a solid five years out of it (based on the time between now and third gen being discontinued). They're great devices.
I don’t have any idea why someone would buy an Apple TV over a $30 Roku. Even AirPlay is no longer a differentiator.
I find the fact that you think an app no longer being supported on a nearly 10 year old device to be hilarious.
the bundle is not longer offered, as in disappeared completely without explanation
Guessing the rebranding has a lot to do with scrapping any / all previous licensing arrangements that would have fallen under or been related to CBS All Access. Similar to NBC moving to PeacockTV.
A generally good question about Apple's pricing strategy - why not lower prices of older devices.
Anyway, I'm guessing more people will say "not upgrading to Paramount" than "oh, now's the time to upgrade from my 2013 AppleTV to a 2017 model"
Anyway, I'm guessing more people will say "not upgrading to Paramount" than "oh, now's the time to upgrade from my 2013 AppleTV to a 2017 model"