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Apple TV News Software

Rumor: Apple TV software update expected for September 18th, will provide additional AirPlay features

There shall be nifty new Apple TV software in the relatively near future… Per AllThingsD, sources have indicated that come next week, Apple will update its set-top box, the Apple TV, with new software that will offer enhanced AirPlay capabilities with the software update reportedly set to arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 18. While Apple apparently […]

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Apple TV News Software

Apple TV update adds support for Vevo, Disney, Weather Channel and Smithsonian Channel

The Apple TV console received several new channels via an update today. Per AppleInsider, an update released for the set top box added Vevo, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Weather Channel, and content from the Smithsonian Channel. The launch of new content options on Apple TV comes just days after it was revealed that Apple had […]

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iOS iPad iPad mini News Software

WatchESPN app updated to version 1.7, adds Live Toolbar, dual-stream viewing, other features

I’m not completely indifferent to sports and I’ll support the Boston teams until the day I die. My mom, on the other hand, will gladly run out, try to flip a police car over and light it on fire whether the Red Sox win, lose or tie in a playoff game. That being said, the […]

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Apple TV Finance News Software

Apple purchases content aggregator Matcha.tv, may be planning new features for Apple TV services

It’s the acquisitions that point to interesting stuff on the horizon. Per All Things D and VentureBeat, Apple has acquired a small startup called Matcha.tv, which provided a second-screen iOS app connected to various content outlets like cable TV, Internet streams and digital storefronts. Citing sources familiar with the story, VentureBeat reports that Apple acquired […]

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iOS iPhone News

ESPN expresses interest in subsidizing mobile data plans, looks to keep users watching streaming video

ESPN wants you watching streaming video, even if they have to pick up part of the check… Per the Wall Street Journal and AppleInsider, cable sports network ESPN has expressed interest in potentially subsidizing those data plans to allow users to stream video without worrying about overage fees. ESPN has allegedly had discussions with at […]