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Developer hacked tvOS to run web browser


A developer from Netherlands jvnakker hacked the all new fourth generation Apple TV to run Native tvOS web browser using private API based on Apple UIWebView class, he shared the code on GitHub as a fork of developer Steven Troughton-Smith's tvOSBrowser project. He also shared a demo video of the fourth generation Apple TV running Apple's website.



 You can scroll the web browser with the touch surface of the new Siri remote and just by pressing the center button of the remote you can convert you The scrolling remote to a trackpad and a cursor will start showing up on the screen for clicking. Pressing the Menu button will take you back to the previous page and Play/Pause button will let you enter URLs.

Apple has restricted the UIWebViews on Apple TV. So don't hope to see this browser on tvOS App Store soon, but the browser will take Apple TV experience to a whole new level with such a smooth interface. 

 Users who are interested in running a browser on their Apple TV they can head to the iDownloadblog's guide to run the browser on your Apple TV using Xcode.
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The Apple TV remote will break if you drop it

The new Apple TV remote is great in terms of its functionality and performance, but it looks like it is not as tough as it should be. Sadly, You would end up breaking it if you drop it.

 A post on Reddit by user right2pandaarms claims that his Apple TV remote slipped off a roommate’s lap from the couch, and it broke into pieces and it's not even usable now he must get another as soon as possible.
It is actually expected due to the fact that the trackpad on the remote is entirely made up of glass. So you have to be very careful while using the remote and try not to drop it because a new remote isn't cheap, a new one would cost you $79.
"Roommate had it on his lap while sitting on the couch and it dropped onto the floor (tiled) and completely shattered. I couldn't believe it, looked like it got ran over by a car." The Reddit user said.
We're pretty certain that we are not far from seeing cases for Television remotes too!

 Did you break yours too? Let us know in the comments section.

 Source: Reddit
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Now you can order New Apple TV, Shipping will start on 30 October

 
Apple TV is now available to order from Apple's online store as a report said few days ago, Apple's new set-top-box is available in 32GB and 64GB storage options for $149 and $199, respectively. The first delivery of Apple TV to customers will be on 30 October for those who selected one-day shipping.

Along with Apple TV, an extra Siri remote is also available for $79 and a remote loop strap for $12.99.
Apple TV is available in nearly 80 countries but Siri is only available in selected countries and Outside from United States Apple TV is available on different prices. It is available for $199 and $249 in Canada, for £129 and £169 in the UK, for A$269 and A$349 in Austraila and for ￥18,400 and ￥24,800 in Japan for 32GB AND 64GB, respectively.

New fourth-generation Apple TV has a revamped hardware and software which includes a full App Store, support for Third party apps and a redesigned TV remote with Touchpad and Siri control. Siri allows to search content on different services. TV remote also comes with a gyroscope and an accelerometer which give it gaming console features.

A8 chip is powering Apple TV with 2GB of RAM and supporting up to 1080p video at 60 frames per second.And third-party controllers are also supported.

What are your thoughts on Apple TV, do you have a plan to get one ?
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Apple TV to start shipping next week, orders start monday

Tim Cook at WSJDLive conference revealed that new revamped Apple TV will begin shipping next week, Apple will start taking orders from Monday, 26 October and the shipment will start later that week.

Tim Cook says the new Apple TV is a foundation for a new type of TV experience, fitted with A8 processor and 32 GB or 64 GB storage option. New Apple TV supports full App Store, which Cook says will "Modernize" the "Linear TV" experience that most users are used to. The most amazing Feature Apple has given to Apple TV is Siri, Apple TV comes with a Siri remote which allows user to rule their TV with the most intelligent and friendly virtual assistant "Siri" which helps in all sorts like finding their favorite movies and TV shows

The fourth-generation Apple TV  have plenty of new feature for just $149 for 32 GB and $199 for 64GB of storage.

Do you have a plan to get one ?
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Amazon plans to ban selling the Apple TV and Google Chromecast

The world's most popular online retailer, Amazon has decided to stop selling Apple and Google's streaming devices namely, the Apple TV and the Google Chromecast.

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Amazon sent an email to its marketplace sellers and told its employees that it will stop selling Apple TV and Google Chromecast. Both Apple TV and Google Chromecast will no longer be available to buy through Amazon by October 29th. Moreover, no more new listing are allowed for these devices on Amazon. Meanwhile, The current inventory of these products is said to be removed on October 29th. 

According to Bloomberg, Amazon said in the email sent to its marketplace sellers:

“Over the last three years, Prime Video has become an important part of Prime,” Amazon said in the email. “It’s important that the streaming media players we sell interact well with Prime Video in order to avoid customer confusion.”

Amazon says that the cause of the removal of the Apple TV and the Google Chromecast is their incompatibility with its Prime Video service. While other streaming devices like Roku, Playstation and Xbox all are compatible with the Prime Video, hence they are allowed to be sold through the online store. 

Apple has already planned to launch the new fourth generation of Apple TV Set-top-box this fall. It means that Apple customers won't be able to buy the upcoming fourth generation of Apple TV via Amazon. And the step taken by Amazon suggests that the online retailer has no plans of bringing its Prime Video service to the upcoming Apple TV. 

Source: Macrumors
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Apple reportedly delayed launching a Live TV Service until 2016

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According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple will delay its rumored live TV-over-internet streaming service for the Apple TV until 2016. Debates about the content have allegedly postponed the launch of the service, which Apple hoped to be ready before their September 9 event:
"The company wanted to introduce this year a live TV service delivered via the Internet, but is now aiming for 2016, said people familiar with Apple’s plans."
Seemingly, the pricing of the Apple TV is the main obstacle faced in the negotiations. Our source reports that Apple wants to provide "a package of popular channels" for $40 per month, that's a notable discount from the average cable bill.

 Meanwhile, a new Apple TV set-top box is said to be ready for launch. The upcoming Apple TV is supposedly said to have a remote with touch and stocked app store. We are expecting Apple to announce the upcoming Apple TV at their event scheduled on September 9th.

 Source: Bloomberg
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Apple is not showing its revamped Apple TV on WWDC


It has been officially proclaimed by Apple that have taken the decision to currently postpone the announcement of a new Apple TV at WWDC next week, this report is published by New York Times. According to report which shows what to expect announcement to except on this WWDC, the report tells that the long awaited refresh of Apple's set-top box which will not be shown this WWDC.

 John Paczowski who has good relation and association reported in march that Apple would come up with a slimmer, more powerful Apple TV with a Seperate App Store at WWDC 2015.After the report, several reports have given a new strength to the story, one of which is the NYT, which have reported that the new device will come with a redesigned remote with a built-in TouchPad.

 The report received today from the Times tells us that during the mid of may, Apple was still doubtful to reveal new Apple TV with a whole new remote control and a tool kit for developers to make native big screen Apps. But the company has announced to postpone their plans for the time being for the reason that its not the right time to unveil the product.

 Apple is additionally making efforts to reach deals with content providers for the 
subscription of TV Streaming service, To make the set-up box unique. A report form times reveals that the major points in dealings failed was they didn't reach on a point and have resulted in incongruity on price due to the rights of streaming and technology.

 Dont get to worry Just Apple TV is down but other upgrade are coming just 4 Days later. It has been reported by The Times that Apple is has many improvements for iOS and OS X, a new tool kit through which developers will be able to create native Watch OS Apps and a new music streaming service. Apple's WWDC keynote will begin at 10:00am PST Monday on 8th of June.

 source : idownloadblog
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Apple TV refresh is expected to feature a redesigned remote with touchpad

Conceptual photo of the upcoming Apple TV remote with touchpad (left) alongside the current remote (right).
Apple is going to launch its next generation of Apple TV in June with a redesigned remote. According to our source, the redesigned remote will have a touchpad which will be used for scrolling purposes,it will also include two physical buttons and it will be slightly thicker than the current Apple TV remote.

According to multiple reports Apple is also planning to release something related to TV this summer. The refreshed Apple TV is expected to be announced at WWDC  (World Wide Developers Conference) with a faster A8 processor, better design and some storage expansion.

Apple allegedly suggested that there is a new model in works in March by dropping the price of the current Apple TV from $99 to $69 for the base model. There has been also some fluctuation seen in the stock of the Apple TV which is quite common when there is a new model in works.

 In addition to the remote, according to some reports our source says that Apple is talking with some leading Television groups to release an Internet based TV service sometime this year.
 “The service will offer a bundle of channels that is smaller and cheaper than the broad catalog of offerings in a typical cable subscription.”

 WWDC  (World Wide Developers Conference) is scheduled for June 8 - June 12.
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