Apple TV app arrives on some Amazon Fire TV devices ahead of Apple TV+

Amazon has released an all-new Apple TV app for select Fire TV devices, allowing owners to access the TV shows and movies that they've either rented or purchased from Apple.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 0

Apple TV+ interface is more important to streaming video users than content

A consumer research report claims that users of video services like Netflix are more likely to recommend it to others because of the user interface and overall ease of content discovery, more than what programming is available.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 14

Apple TV trails behind Roku, other TV platforms in US device sales

The Apple TV ranked low in U.S. sales of streaming TV devices during the March quarter, leaving it nowhere near rivals like Roku or Sony, according to new estimates.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 40

Apple Music comes to Amazon's Echo & Fire devices in the UK and Ireland

Following up on a U.S. launch, Amazon has opened Apple Music streaming to U.K. and Irish owners of its Alexa-enabled Echo and Fire devices.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

Apple Music comes to Amazon's Fire TV streamers

People with one of Amazon's Fire TV streamers can now listen to Apple Music, much as they can on Echo speakers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Amazon's Black Friday deals deliver the lowest prices on HDTVs, Echo devices, Cloud Cams & more

The e-commerce giant has kicked off its Black Friday Deals week, and as you may have guessed, Amazon's own hardware is front and center with some of the lowest prices ever. Here are the deals you can grab right now.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Amazon updates Fire TV Stick with 4K, Dolby Atmos, all HDR standards

Amazon on Wednesday launched a new version of its Fire TV Stick, adding not just 4K video but support for Dolby Atmos surround sound and all three major HDR (high dynamic range) formats.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Amazon could launch ad-supported video service for Fire TV owners

Amazon is reportedly looking to launch a free, ad-supported video service for Fire TV owners separate from Prime Video, potentially adding a competitive edge against the Apple TV while fueling a rapidly growing ad business.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 7

Podcast discusses Intel's modem woes, analyst predictions for 2018 iPhone, and marketing companies reading Gmail

This week on the AppleInsider PodcastVictor and Andrew talk about 5G, Intel losing Apple's modem business, and the prospect of humans reading your email.

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Five reasons to not buy the Amazon Fire TV Cube

Amazon's new Fire TV Cube shows promise as a set-top box with hands-free voice controls, but after a short period of using the device, it is apparent there are some issues that need to be ironed out to make the Cube better.

Max Yuryev 7 years ago 26

Comparing Amazon's Fire TV Cube and the Apple TV 4K

Amazon's Fire TV Cube has just made its way onto the market, close to one year after the Apple TV 4K shipped, but which media streaming device is superior? Or, more importantly, which of the two is right for you?

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 20

Review: Amazon's Fire TV Cube isn't that much better than older models

Amazon has started shipping the Fire TV Cube, a media player aiming at the Apple TV 4K. But, can it bring as much to the table as Apple's device does, for just a little bit less money?

Vadim Yuryev 7 years ago 19

Amazon's Fire TV Cube aimed squarely at Apple TV 4K

Amazon on Thursday revealed the Fire TV Cube, its latest media streamer, poised to intensify competition with the Apple TV 4K.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 32

Google blocks YouTube from Amazon devices as business conflict escalates

In an escalating tit-for-tat spat between Google and Amazon, the internet search giant on Tuesday began blocking certain Amazon devices from accessing YouTube, and announced the list will grow starting next month.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 23

Amazon takes on Apple TV 4K with updated Fire TV featuring HDR, Dolby Atmos support

Shortly after the unveiling of the Apple TV 4K, Amazon has updated its own high-resolution streaming set-top box lines by upgrading the Fire TV, with the improvements including HDR and Dolby Atmos support, more power, and a physical makeover, as well as a lower price point.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 68

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