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Apple's 'iBooks StoryTime' tvOS app lets kids read along to their favorite books

Apple on Thursday released iBooks StoryTime, a new first-party tvOS app that brings handpicked children's books to the big screen with Read-Aloud narration, fun graphics and animations, and Siri Remote compatibility.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 5

Behind-the-scenes update allows for Apple TV app installs from iOS or iTunes

Apple on Wednesday announced changes to the way it handles tvOS apps, most notably allowing one to be automatically downloaded to an Apple TV if a person picks up its iOS counterpart.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple issues second betas of iOS 10.2, tvOS 10.1 & watchOS 3.1.1 to developers [u]

Apple on Monday released a second developer beta of iOS 10.2, which once it's finished will add some minor features to the platform along with standard bugfixes. [Updated with debut of TV app]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple TV and iOS gain unified television experience with new 'TV' app

Aiming to make it easier to find content across a range of services and apps, Apple on Thursday unveiled 'TV,' a new application for tvOS and iOS that allows users to browse and search for content in one convenient place. It will arrive for free in December.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 40

Apple releases final version of iOS 10.1 with Portrait mode for iPhone 7 Plus

Following several betas, Apple on Monday released the final version of iOS 10.1, bringing a promised Portrait shooting mode to owners of the iPhone 7 Plus, and various fixes for all compatible iOS devices.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 61

Apple stops signing iOS 9.3.5, halting any downgrades from iOS 10

As of Wednesday Apple is no longer signing iOS 9.3.5, effectively preventing anyone already on iOS 10 from downgrading to iOS 9.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Channels streaming app updated to version 2.0, brings integrated programming listings to Apple TV

The popular cord-cutter app Channels has been upgraded to version 2.0, implementing on-screen television programming guides to ease streaming from a HDHomeRun to the fourth generation Apple TV.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

The CW launches Apple TV app, no cable login required

Adding to an already successful mobile app offering, television network The CW updated both its iOS and tvOS apps on Thursday with new features like AirPlay support and the ability to stream shows without a cable login.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 15

Apple launches iOS 10, tvOS 10 & watchOS 3

Apple on Tuesday made available iOS 10 for iPads, iPhones, and the iPod touch bringing mass enhancements to messages, Maps, Siri, Photos, Apple Music, News, and more.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 59

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