Amazon Prime Video app for Apple TV beta testing by employees underway, release date still unknown New reports are circulating that the long-awaited Amazon Prime Video app for the Apple TV is being evaluated by Amazon employees — but several rumored release dates have come and gone, and neither Apple nor Amazon are saying anything about it. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 44
Amazon rumored prepping free ad-supported version of Prime Video [u] Raising a potential threat to Apple's TV plans, people wanting to watch Amazon's movies and TV shows may soon be able to stream without paying for a Prime subscription, which normally costs $99 per year. [Updated with official denial from Amazon] Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16
Amazon's new home delivery camera doubles as an Apple HomeKit security competitor Amazon on Wednesday announced the Cloud Cam, its first entry into HomeKit-style smarthome products. In parallel it revealed "Amazon Key," an option for Prime members that will let delivery drivers leave a package inside a home. Roger Fingas 8 years ago 34
Amazon prepping pair of 4K60 Fire TV models for release shortly after Apple TV refresh Amazon appears to be on the cusp of announcing a pair of new streaming devices, with both capable of 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 9
Amazon Prime Video Apple TV app may not be ready for September launch While an Apple TV app for Amazon Prime Video isn't news, a report is now claiming that the app may not see a rumored September launch. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 18
Internet-connected television use including Apple TV growing to over 168 million in 2017 Apple has grown its body of streaming hardware users, but still lags behind offerings from Amazon, Google, and Roku, according to a new research study. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17
Amazon Prime Video coming to Apple TV later in 2017, more to come for tvOS As predicted, Amazon Prime video is coming to the Apple TV, with an app to come later in 2017. Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 8
Amazon Prime Video for tvOS will be announced at WWDC, Apple TV returning to Amazon.com In exchange for Apple bringing the Amazon Prime Video app to tvOS, Amazon will reportedly return the favor and begin sales of the Apple TV hardware via its online storefront, and the changes could come as soon as next month's WWDC. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 39
Amazon may finally cave, bring Prime Video to Apple TV this summer After years of holding out to push its own Fire TV streaming devices, Amazon may finally be ready to bring its on-demand video service to Apple TV in the form of a dedicated app, making it easier for subscribers to access Prime Video in Apple's ecosystem. Neil Hughes 9 years ago 48
Amazon steps up video offerings with Anime Strike, its first self-branded content on Channels Amazon on Thursday launched Anime Strike, its first self-branded option under the Amazon Channels subscription program — with more coming soon, the company said. Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0
macOS Safari compatibility added to Amazon Prime Video HTML5 streaming, with limitations Amazon has made a recent change to video distribution methods, with the company adding Apple Safari HTML5 support on macOS, making the browser fully compatible with Amazon Prime Video streaming without plug-ins for the first time. Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9
Amazon makes jump into self-published videos with Amazon Video Direct Amazon on Tuesday revealed Amazon Video Direct, a self-publishing platform for uploading to Prime Video and generating income from plays, competing with the likes of Google's YouTube, but focusing more on professional content. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2
Amazon launches standalone Prime Video in US, relaunches monthly Prime subscriptions Putting it into more direct competition with services like Netflix and Hulu, Amazon on Monday introduced standalone Prime Video subscriptions in the U.S., as well as a monthly option for full-scale Prime service. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16
Netflix boasts 37% share of Internet traffic in North America, compared with 3% for Apple's iTunes Netflix this week revealed that in 2015, its streaming video service accounted for 37 percent of peak download Internet traffic in North America, more than doubling YouTube, and coming well ahead of Apple's iTunes. Neil Hughes 10 years ago 67
Amazon announces integrated add-on subscriptions for Prime Video viewers Amazon on Tuesday unveiled the Streaming Partners Program, which — at extra cost — will allow Prime Video subscribers to add streaming services that are normally hosted separately. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 8
Amazon to halt sales of Apple TV, Google Chromecast in bid to push Fire TV & Prime Video Amazon will halt all sales of the Apple TV and Google Chromecast beginning on Oct. 29, the company said in an email to marketplace vendors, claiming that its Prime Video service doesn't run well on some devices outside of the Fire TV line. Roger Fingas 10 years ago 162
Amazon Music for iOS gets ad-free Prime Stations, Instagram launches Layout for iPhone Amazon has launched a major overhaul of its Music app for iOS, including support for radio stations, while Facebook-owned Instagram has published Layout, a new iPhone app that lets users build collages out of their photos. Roger Fingas 11 years ago 0
