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Apple removes Siri Remote requirement for gaming apps in latest tvOS beta

Buried amidst an avalanche of WWDC announcements, Apple on Monday removed a stipulation in its developer resources guidelines that required tvOS games use the fourth-generation Apple TV Siri Remote as a gaming controller.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 16

SlingTV arrives on Apple TV, Fox Sport Go, Molotov.tv, others coming soon

At WWDC 2016 on Monday, Apple SVP of Internet Software Eddy Cue threw a spotlight on a few new tvOS apps including popular streaming services SlingTV, which launched today, and French video app Molotov.tv, among others

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 6

Apple TV, iOS will simplify cable provider authentication with single sign-on

A number of enhancements are coming to the fourth-generation Apple TV later this year, including the ability to authenticate a cable subscription just one time across a variety of apps.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 13

Anticipating WWDC 2016: What's in store for Apple TV and tvOS

Apple TV was first introduced ten years ago at the end of 2006, but unlike the blockbuster iPhone it merely remained a "hobby" over the last decade until finally getting some real attention last year with the 4th generation overhaul. Here's a look at what we're likely to see about the future of tvOS from Apple at this year's Worldwide Developer Conference.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 26

WWDC 2016 rumor roundup: What to expect at Apple's June 13 keynote

Members of the press were invited on Wednesday to an Apple keynote that will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, scheduled to take place on June 13 at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern in San Francisco. Here's what you can expect.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 6

Apple TV nets Bravo, E! and Syfy content with new tvOS apps

As of Thursday, pay TV subscribers who also own a fourth-generation Apple TV can stream the latest shows from NBCUniversal channels Bravo, E! and Syfy through dedicated apps Bravo Now, E! Now and Syfy Now.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 25

Apple activates web previews for select Apple TV apps

As part of ongoing efforts to build out its new tvOS App Store, Apple on Tuesday activated iTunes web previews for fourth-generation Apple TV apps, allowing potential buyers to browse current offerings without turning on their television.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 5

CBS tvOS app gets Apple TV universal search integration

CBS this week became the latest streaming provider to tap into Apple TV's universal search APIs, adding to a growing list of apps that let surface first-party content via text and Siri voice search.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Only months after launch, 'Disney Infinity' ditches support for Apple TV

Disney has revealed it no longer plans to update "Disney Infinity 3.0" for Apple TV, meaning new content and compatibility with new figurines will arrive only on competing platforms.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 109

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