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Apple tvOS gets Dark Mode, HomeKit, new Siri tricks, easier app login, more

13 Jun 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple has unveiled the new tvOS for Apple TV. New features include Dark Mode, HomeKit, a new Remote app for iPhone/iPad, and easier app login

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Roku leads US market, Apple TV sees boost from new hardware

27 May 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Roku is still the most popular media player on the US market, according to a survey. Amazon and Google are tied for second and Apple is fourth

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New iPad Pro has DCI-P3 color gamut and "True Tone"

22 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple is moving on from sRGB to DCI-P3 color space, used in Hollywood. "True Tone" automatically adjusts the display to match the environment

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Apple TV gets tvOS 9.2 with Siri dictation, iCloud Photos, folder & more

21 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 9.2 adds a Podcast app, Siri dictation, improved Siri search, folders, iCloud Photo Library, support for Bluetooth keyboards & more There are now 5000 apps

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Chromecast led media streamer market in 2015

09 Mar 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Four companies control the global market, accounting for more than 8 out of every 10 media streamer sold in 2015. Chromecast led the market

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Apple has "hundreds" of people working on VR/AR

31 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple is increasing its focus on technology and products in virtual and augmented reality. It now has a team of "hundreds" of people

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Strong start for new Apple TV, says Apple

27 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The fourth quarter of 2015 was the "best quarter by far for Apple TV". There are now 3,600 apps in the tvOS App Store

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Apple TV gets Podcast app with tvOS 9.1.1 update

26 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

With tvOS 9.1.1, Apple adds a Podcast app to the Apple TV. A new beta version of tvOS 9.2 is also gearing up to add iCloud Photo Library

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Japan Display to start production of OLED displays in 2018

25 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

Japan Display has confirmed that it will start production of OLEDs in 2018, possibly for the first OLED-based iPhone

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tvOS 9.2 adds Podcast app, folders, Bluetooth keyboard & more

12 Jan 2016 | Rasmus Larsen |

The upcoming tvOS 9.2 update will add folders, Bluetooth keyboard support, a Podcast app, an updated App switcher & more

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Apple sets up display lab in Taiwan to research LCD & OLED

17 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple will reportedly use the laboratory to prepare for the switch to OLED screens in the near future, according to Bloomberg

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tvOS App Store has 2600 apps after first six weeks

12 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

There are 2624 apps available on tvOS. Games & entertainment apps are the most popular. And see Apple's "Best of" lists

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Apple reportedly puts internet TV service plans "on hold"

09 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple has been working on bringing an internet TV service to the Apple TV. Those plans are now on hold, according to two sources

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Apple TV gets update to tvOS 9.1 with Remote app support

09 Dec 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

tvOS 9.1 brings back support for the Remote app, allowing you to control the box from iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Siri now works with Apple Music

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LG to invest almost $9 billion in new OLED factory

30 Nov 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

"A historical investment", says LG. The new 9-generation factory will be capable of producing "ultra-large-size" TVs and flexible OLED displays

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The new Apple TV is now available

26 Oct 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple is now taking pre-orders for its new Apple TV box. The 32GB version is available for $149 and the 64GB version is available for $199

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Developers can now release tvOS apps for Apple TV

22 Oct 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

Apple invites developers from all regions to start submitting apps & games. Plex will be available at launch. tvOS has also hit “golden master”

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Apple launches 4K iMac & new 5K iMac with expanded color space

16 Oct 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

The 21.5" iMac jumps from HD resolution to 4K resolution. Apple is also upgrading the larger 27” 5K iMac with the expanded color space

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Amazon bans Chromecast & Apple TV over missing Amazon Video

02 Oct 2015 | Rasmus Larsen |

The living room war is heating up. Amazon explains that it has decided to do so "in order to avoid customer confusion" over missing Amazon Video support

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