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TV4 Channel Launches on Apple TV in Sweden

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Starting today, viewers in Sweden can access TV4 Group's 'TV4 Play' service on their Apple TVs. Annika Larsson Järund, Head of TV4 Play, says: "We’re incredibly excited to be the first Scandinavian content provider to launch on Apple TV. With HD content from 'TV4 Play' on Apple TV it's even easier for viewers to enjoy the wide range of entertainment and quality broadcasting … [Read more...] about TV4 Channel Launches on Apple TV in Sweden

Apple building its own CDN – content delivery network?

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As Apple continues to develop its new data centers in North Carolina, Nevada and Oregon, it could have greater plans to develop a content delivery network (CDN) to deliver content to its iTunes and iCloud users.   Analyst Dan Rayburn with Frost & Sullivan believes that Apple is looking to expand its CDN capabilities, but it isn't sure just how in-depth the system will … [Read more...] about Apple building its own CDN – content delivery network?

WWE Channel Coming to Apple TV on February 24th

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A WWE Network representative let it slip that the channel is coming to the Apple TV in a post on their Facebook page.   Announced last month, WWE Network is set to launch in the U.S. on Monday, February 24, featuring all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events – including WrestleMania – for $9.99 per month with a 6-month commitment. WWE Network will offer original programming, … [Read more...] about WWE Channel Coming to Apple TV on February 24th

Apple Boosts Visibility of the Apple TV on the Apple Store, Considers Integrating a Wireless Router

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Apple's recent update to the online Apple Store boosted the visibility of the Apple TV ahead of a rumored upgrade that could bring AirPort Express capabilities to the device.   The Apple TV is now featured alongside Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod at the top of the online store. This suggests that perhaps Apple is ready to move the device out of 'hobby' status. Notably, Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Boosts Visibility of the Apple TV on the Apple Store, Considers Integrating a Wireless Router

Apple to Release A7 Apple TV in 2014, Television Not Expected Until 2015-2016

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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a very good track record with his Apple predictions, believes that the company will release an A7 Apple TV in 2014. Kuo doesn't expect a television set until 2015 or 2016. We expect Apple to launch a new version of the Apple TV with an A7 processor in 2014, and we forecast 2014 shipments to total 8.2mn units. Shipment growth will be … [Read more...] about Apple to Release A7 Apple TV in 2014, Television Not Expected Until 2015-2016

Apple TV Unlikely to Get Major Update Tomorrow

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MG Siegler, who first reported about the possibility of a new Apple TV hardware update, has poured 'a small amount of water' on the rumor, in a recent blog posting. Siegler had previously said that Apple was working on a new TV product with a unique way of interacting with it. He also followed up on that rumor by tweeting that new hardware would be available this month. … [Read more...] about Apple TV Unlikely to Get Major Update Tomorrow