Everything new in iOS 12.3 beta 2
AppleInsider goes hands-on with the latest beta of iOS 12.3, which includes the newly revamped TV app and several minor tweaks.
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Andrew O'Hara
Vizio SmartCast 3 beta with HomeKit and AirPlay functionality launches
Vizio has officially started the beta process for its SmartCast 3 software update, which includes both AirPlay and HomeKit functionality for controlling a Vizio TV.
Everything new in iOS 12.3 & tvOS 12.3: New TV app!
Just days after the release of iOS 12.2 and tvOS 12.2, Apple has rolled out first betas of iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3. AppleInsider delves into them both, to see what is new and exciting.
New iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 betas contain first look at revamped TV app
Wednesday's beta release of iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 Apple includes the first preview of the new TV app for developers.
Apple's video service needs to hit Android & desktop to impact revenue, says Macquarie
Apple's video streaming service will be a "large-scale newcomer" to the market, but it needs to come to Android and Smart TVs to move the financial needle, says Macquarie.
Malcolm Owen
Comcast debuts $5-per-month 'Xfinity Flex' streaming platform and 4K HDR set-top box
In the shadow of an expected debut to Apple's hotly anticipated streaming service, Comcast on Thursday announced Xfinity Flex, a new platform that offers Xfinity Internet customers access to a range of video on demand services and subscription streaming apps for a low monthly fee.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple's video service will treat original content as loss-leader for subscriptions
Apple's anticipated video streaming service will focus on trying to sell subscriptions to other video services, a report claims, as the original shows the company has spent heavily in producing will effectively be freebies to draw users to pay for third-party content.
Apple's well-known secrecy causing strife with Hollywood producers
Apple's secrecy is once more causing unease with Hollywood regulars, who are griping about a lack of details regarding launch and marketing plans for the imminent TV service announcement.
Editorial: An Apple video streaming service is coming, but how will it land on the Mac?
Apple is set to debut its new streaming service soon. While deployment plans for iOS and Apple TV are relatively clear-cut, the plans for the Mac are less certain, given how Apple handles 4K video now, and a few other factors.
Daniel Eran Dilger
Stephen Silver
