Latest AirPlay News

Samsung 4K and 8K televisions with AirPlay 2, iTunes Store support go on sale

Samsung has made its 2019 of 4K and 8K-resolution smart televisions available to purchase and pre-order, with the screen range notably featuring support for Apple's AirPlay 2 and access to iTunes Movies and TV Shows, allowing access to video content offered by Apple without requiring an Apple TV.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 24

Sonos Architectural by Sonance launches as AirPlay 2-compatible speakers embeddable in walls

Speaker producer Sonos has introduced a new line of its audio appliances with AirPlay 2 support designed for deeper integration with the home, with the Sonos Archiectural by Sonance collection of indoor and outdoor speakers designed to be installed into walls and ceilings, out of sight of the user.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 7

Roku rumored in talks to support Apple's AirPlay 2

Apple and Roku are reportedly in negotiations to bring AirPlay 2 to the latter's media streamers, and possibly Roku-based TVs by the likes of Sharp and TCL.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Cook reaffirms Apple's plans for original TV content

Apple CEO Tim Cook reaffirmed Apple's commitment to original TV content during its quarterly conference call, though many details remain unknown.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Review: Zipp Mini is the portable AirPlay 2 speaker I needed

The Zipp Mini from Libratone is a wireless speaker that works — and sounds — great in the home, as well as on the go using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or AirPlay 2.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 6

Vizio now testing SmartCast 3.0 with AirPlay 2, final release coming in the spring

Vizio has launched a sign up for the beta of SmartCast 3.0, its upcoming TV interface — which also weaves in support for AirPlay 2 and HomeKit.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 10

Exploring what you can, and can't do with HomeKit for TVs

HomeKit and AirPlay 2 will unlock a host of new functionality thanks to integration into many leading manufacturer's television sets, including Samsung, Vizio, and LG. AppleInsider examines what that will look like, and what you'll be able to do, when the features are available.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 14

TCL, LG under pressure from customers about AirPlay 2 compatibility

With the news that Apple's AirPlay 2 is coming to several major TV brands, some people have begun pressuring more companies to support the technology, or for those that are onboard to update older sets.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 32

No, Apple's licensing of iTunes & AirPlay 2 isn't a 'strategy reversal' in any way

Apple stole the limelight at CES without even appearing as an exhibitor, thanks to a series of announcements from Samsung and a series of other television makers incorporating Apple's AirPlay 2 wireless streaming in their products, including LG, Sony and Vizio. This news was cynically portrayed as a "strategy reversal" and a new effort at "copying Microsoft" by the Wall Street Journal — and out here in the real world, it is nothing of the sort.

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 73

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