Apple TV viewing hours surged 709 percent in March quarter
Video streaming on the Apple TV rocketed higher during the March quarter, with viewing hours up 709 percent year-over-year, according to newly published research data.
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Roger Fingas
Last call: Up to $350 off 2017 MacBook Pros; $1,100 off high-end 15" MacBook Pro; $105 Apple TV 4K deal
Snap up the lowest prices available on Mid 2017 MacBook Pros for two days only with discounts of up to $350 off, plus no tax on many models in most states. Bargain hunters can also save up to $1,100 on Late 2016 systems with premium upgrades. Or opt for a free Apple TV 4K with three months of DirecTV Now service.
Christine McKee
DirecTV Now extends free Apple TV 4K offer with 3 months of prepaid service
DirecTV has extended its popular free Apple TV 4K promotion with three months of prepaid DirecTV Now service. Plans start at $35 per month, making the 32GB Apple TV 4K with service as low as $105.
AppleInsider Staff
Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's 13" Touch Bar MacBook Pro, plus last call for $105 Apple TV 4K & 15% off at eBay
Readers this week can exclusively save $300 on Apple's Mid 2017 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (3.1GHz, 16GB, 512GB), now $1,899 with coupon. The popular free Apple TV 4K with 3 months of DirecTV Now promo also ends this week — and eBay just launched a 15% off coupon valid on a variety of tech items.
Apple 2017 year in review: Apple embraces 4K with Apple TV and HEVC, slow and steady approach to creating original video content
In an effort to grow services revenue, in 2017 Apple released the Apple TV 4K to support higher resolution televisions, and started investing heavily in video programming for the future.
Mike Wuerthele
'Sky: Light Awaits' for iPhone, iPad & Apple TV delayed until March 2018
A centerpiece of Apple's fall introduction of the Apple TV 4K, thatgamecompany's "Sky: Light Awaits," will miss its original 2017 window and launch in March 2018 instead, Apple has quietly revealed.
Amazon Prime Video Apple TV app updated for 5.1 sound in UHD content, NFL streaming only on newer units [u]
On a recently updated document, Amazon has retracted claims that 5.1 sound is available in the early versions of the Amazon Prime Video app for the Apple TV, and that live streaming of Amazon channels and Thursday Night Football has limitations.
Amazon spokeswoman confirms Apple TV 4K being processed for return to sale
The Apple TV 4K and Chromecast appear to be on their way back to Amazon sales listings after a two-year absence, according to a spokeswoman for the commerce giant.
Apple puts 4K Aerial screen saver of Los Angeles skyline into rotation on Apple TV 4K
Apple recently updated its list of Aerial screen savers for Apple TV 4K with ultra high-resolution snippets ported over from the fourth-generation model, as well as all-new footage of Los Angeles at night.
Neil Hughes
