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Comcast will bring Apple TV to X1 boxes and the new XClass smart TVs Comcast’s X1 platform has slowly added apps to its library over the years, and this morning on the company’s earnings call, CEO Brian Roberts announced that the Apple TV app would join the roster soon, while Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will launch on Apple TV devices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22750469/apple-tv-plus-comcast-x1-flex-xclass-streaming-box-tv

Apple TV 4K box gets a long-overdue upgrade: Everything new It may have taken nearly three years, but Apple is finally giving the Apple TV 4K an upgrade, announced at Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event. The new streaming box costs $179 (£169, AU$249) with 32GB or $199 (£189, AU$279) for 64GB and boasts the company's A12 Bionic processor. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tv-4k-box-gets-long-overdue-upgrade-everything-new/

Apple reportedly developing an Apple TV with a built-in camera and speaker Apple is reportedly developing a new TV accessory that combines elements of its Apple TV with a HomePod speaker and camera for video calls, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/12/22379470/apple-tv-homepod-speaker-camera-video-call-soundbar-rumor-bloomberg

‘Fraggle Rock’ mini-series makes a surprise debut on Apple TV+ As nostalgia continues its reign, Apple TV+ has just launched the first episode of its Fraggle Rock revival. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! brings the cave-dwelling Muppets of the ‘80s to the modern age in a series of mini-episodes that focuses on social distancing. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/fraggle-rock-apple-tv-plus-173925198.html

With Apple TV Plus set to arrive next month, Apple is making sure Roku owners will be ready to stream its original programming. Today, the Apple TV app is launching for Roku streaming players and Roku TVs. The app will be available from Roku’s Channel Store when it goes live. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/15/20915337/apple-tv-app-roku-now-available-original-tv-shows-features https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65469533/cwelch_181128_3103_0677_2.0.jpg