Comcast appears to be skipping Apple TV Xfinity app in favor of Roku

Comcast is sidestepping development of an Apple TV app for Xfinity TV customers in favor of its plans for Roku boxes and technology based on Sky's Now TV service, a report claimed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 40

TCL, LG under pressure from customers about AirPlay 2 compatibility

With the news that Apple's AirPlay 2 is coming to several major TV brands, some people have begun pressuring more companies to support the technology, or for those that are onboard to update older sets.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 32

You are the product if you use a Roku streamer, says company CEO

In an interview, the Roku CEO admits that the streaming device firm is in the "ad and content" business, rather than the hardware one.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 66

Google pushes YouTube TV app for Apple TV into 2018

People wanting to use a native Apple TV app to watch Google's YouTube TV will have to wait until the first quarter of next year, as the company says it will miss an original 2017 target.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

Roku unveils $70 Streaming Stick+ with 4K & HDR, faster Express & Express+ models

Roku on Monday announced a new lineup of video streaming devices and software, led the by Streaming Stick+, an upgraded version of its portable player with support for 4K resolution and high dynamic range (HDR).

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 25

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

Roku for iPhone gets 'one-tap' streaming, Evernote app overhauls iOS interface

Roku and Evernote each released major revamps of their iOS apps on Tuesday, the former making it easier to find and launch video streams, the latter simplifying navigation and other features.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Sling TV to start beta-testing cloud DVR functions in December

Starting sometime in December, Dish-owned Sling TV will begin beta-testing cloud DVR functions, closing an important gap with its main competitor in internet TV, Sony's PlayStation Vue.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

Apple TV sales surge with hardware refresh, but still rank 4th in US streaming device market

A new survey of U.S. broadband households recently purchased a streaming media player has found that Roku continues to own the largest market share, while the Apple TV sales have greatly increased since last year's update. However, no one device controls a majority of the market, leaving the race for a winner still wide open.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 49

Time Warner Cable to trial TV packages for Internet-only subscribers

Time Warner Cable is preparing to trial a service that will eventually allow access to its TV packages while only having Internet with the company, the company revealed on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 40

Comparing Apple's 4th-gen Apple TV with the competition

There's a new Apple TV coming in October, but before plunking down any hard-earned money, it's worth comparing it with other options out there like Amazon, Google, and Roku — and even the older third-gen Apple TV.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 145

Roku updates set-tops & mobile apps with features like voice search, Roku Feed

Apple TV competitor Roku today updated its streaming media set-tops and companion mobile apps with new voice search functions, access to a content discovery system dubbed "Roku Feed," and faster hardware in the case of the Roku 2.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 12

Roku CEO speculates Apple loses money on $99 Apple TV, analyst says it's break-even

Though he offered no evidence to prove it, the CEO of Roku said this week that he believes rival set-top streamer Apple TV is a money losing product, though one analyst believes the device is more likely a break-even business for APple.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 110

Roku distills set-top box into $50 'Streaming Stick' with on-screen interface, physical remote

Video streaming experts Roku on Tuesday took the wraps off the latest version of the "Streaming Stick," a thumb drive-sized device aimed at the Apple TV and Google's Chromecast streamers.

Mikey Campbell 12 years ago 42

Apple TV, Roku in two-horse race for set-top streaming domination

As rumors of an Apple-branded television set begin to die down, the company's extant living room foray — the Apple TV set-top box — is quietly posting strong sales and impressive growth, new NPD data shared with AppleInsider reveals.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 63

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