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NEWS: iTunes to take on Cable with subscription offering?

Stuart Miles — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:03:40 +0000

$30 monthly subscription service rumoured

Apple could be about to offer users of its Apple TV product the chance to watch all their favourite TV shows for $30 a month according to rumours.

Although Apple has so far refrained from a monthly subscription package similar to Napster or Spotify for music, that hasn't stopped chatter about a supposed series of talks Apple has been having with TV companies about a new service for TV shows and movies.

Apple, a small player at the moment in an already crowded market, will hope that its iTunes install base will allow it to leap frog companies like Netflix and Microsoft's Xbox into pole position while at the same time offering an alternative to traditional satellite and cable offerings like Cablevision, Comcast or Sky.

According to the rumours Apple is hoping to launch a service in the first half of 2010, although sources suggest that it has yet to sign any TV companies.

Would you pay for an all you can eat TV subscription package from Apple? Let us know in the comments below.

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iTunes to take on Cable with subscription offering? originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:03:40 +0000

NEWS: Apple remembers Apple TV and adds new features

Stuart Miles — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:58:14 +0000

Updated UI as iTunes goes to 9.0.2

Apple has officially confirmed the launch of the Apple TV 3.0 software update on Thursday and with it brings a host of new features to the set top box.

The device, which Apple seems to treat as a forgotten child, gets a complete overhaul with a new user interface as well as adding the company's new announced iTunes features; iTunes LP, Genius Mixes and Internet radio.

“The new software for Apple TV features a simpler and faster interface that gives you instant access to your favourite content”, said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of Internet Services.

Apple has also brought its iPhoto Events and iPhoto Faces offering announced earlier in the year to the under-the-TV unit.

The update comes at the same time as an update for iTunes. The new 9.0.2 version promises:

"To add support for Apple TV software version 3.0, add an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improve support for accessibility", according to Apple.

The software update is free for all Apple TV owners.?The company has not at this time announced any changes to the hardware.?

UPDATE: It appears iTunes 9.0.2 stops Palm Pre syncing while Apple TV 3.0 wipes Boxee from the box.

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Apple remembers Apple TV and adds new features originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:58:14 +0000

NEWS: Apple TV update imminent

Duncan Geere — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:34:16 +0000

Brings iTunes LP and iTunes Extras support

Apple is set to unveil a software update for Apple TV that brings the version up to 3.0 and includes recent iTunes additions like iTunes LP and iTunes Extras. The news emerged after iTunes users were asked to agree to a new set of iTunes Store T&Cs.

A paragraph has been added to those T&Cs that reads: "iTunes LP and iTunes Extras Products are usable only on computers with iTunes 9 or higher and Apple TV with software version 3.0 or higher.

iTunes LP refers to the bonus content recently unveiled for certain major label albums. That content can include lyrics, liner notes, photos, videos and other bonus material. iTunes extras refers to a similar sort of thing but for video content, like DVD extras.

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Apple TV update imminent originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:34:16 +0000

NEWS: Leaked pic of touchscreen Apple TV remote emerges

Amy-Mae Elliott — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:32:21 +0100

Snazzy new home cinema offering incoming?

Apple could be about to revamp its Apple TV offering with a snazzy new remote control, a fresh leak suggests.

From The Boy Genius Report blog comes this image of what looks like a touchscreen remote control for the home cinema product.

Very much in the realms of rumour at this stage, BGR says the image was submitted by an Apple tipster who accurately predicted recent iTunes 9 features.

"We're told it's a 'product mockup that may coincide with the launch of a revised Apple TV'", says BGR.

Apple recently knocked around $100 of its current Apple TV product, and slimmed the range down to just one model, leading to suggestions that a revamp is imminent.

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