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Buy the Apple TV now from John LewisBuy the Apple TV now from John LewisBuy the Apple TV now from John LewisBoost your TV's audio with these GREAT soundbarsSonos Playbar review: Fantastic sound from every angleHow to install Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV Sti...
After the rather good but, AirPlay aside, quite inflexible previous-gen Apple TV, Apple has pulled out all of the stops for this model. Adding an App Store makes a huge difference and will ensure that the product can evolve quickly, with new services comi...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2017-01-14 05:38:51
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Needless to say, when Apple unveiled the brand new Apple TV back in September I was incredibly excited. With its brand new OS, called tvOS, the Apple TV looked to be set to rightfully take its place alongside Apple's staple iOS devices like the iPhone and...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar...
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now...
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...
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It feels as though this is just the start of things to come, as this Apple TV is a lot more flexible than previous models, so should benefit from further updates adding new features. The most recent is the announced update to tvOS 10, currently available...
Slick, powerful and with a brilliant voice-activated remote, the new Apple TV is a top media streamer, but it needs more apps...
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But it was inevitable that Apple would, as it always does in its own good time, trump it. I've been using the latest Apple TV for a while now and it's the best online television portal there is – with the proviso that you really need to be an habitué of A...
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The fourth-generation Apple TV, launched in 2015, includes an A8 processor a significant upgrade from the A5 in the older Apple TV, a Siri-enabled remote, a revamped user interface and a brand new App Store for third-party applications and games. It's an...
App Store, Siri integration...
New onscreen keyboard is torturous to use, limited genrebased listings on App Store...
We had such high expectations for the 4G Apple TV that we have to admit to being a little disappointed with it on launch day. However, many of our main complaints seemed easy to rectify, and updates to tvOS and the Remote app have indeed resolved several...
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If you prefer iPhoto to Google photos, Apple Music to Spotify, and AirPlay to Bluetooth, then the Apple TV is aimed squarely at you. You are heavily invested in the Apple universe, and the Apple TV has been designed to carry the Apple experience right ove...
Easy and fun to use, Fantastic remote control, Zippy operation, tvOS versions of apps are great, AirPlay mirroring...
Does not support 4K, No optical digital audio port, Lacks some key apps, No expandable storage...
If you're a fan of all things Apple, the Apple TV is sure to be a delight in your entertainment system. It's quick, fun and easy to use, and it brings the entire Apple content universe to your big screen.If, however, you aren't so heavily invested in all...
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Update 11/03/2016: Apple is now up to beta SIXX of tvOS 9.2 to developers and adds some useful extra features to the Apple TV's burgeoning feature set will be winging their way to Apple TV owners very soon. Among the new features is the ability to dictat...
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Streaming is all the rage these days, with services such as Netflix , Amazon Instant Video and Now TV all offering a world of films and TV shows on demand. It is an increasingly popular proposition.If you fancy jumping on the bandwagon, you may want to...
Amazon wins on picture and sound, Apple has better voice search, Amazon has more apps and UHD video, Amazon features USB and MicroSD...
Apple TV more expensive, Typing is a chore on Apple...
This is an easy win for the Amazon Fire TV. Its ease of use, its high speed, lower price and wealth of content all score major points over the Apple TV. And that's before we even get to the Amazon's UHD video.The Amazon Fire TV is hot stuff indeed, and Ap...
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Update 11/02/2016: Apple has just released the third beta of tvOS 9.2 to developers and adds some useful extra features to the Apple TV's burgeoning feature set will be winging their way to Apple TV owners very soon. Among the new features is the ability...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2017-01-14 05:39:00
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Apps tailor-made for TVs make a lot of sense. In a way, the TV is technically the biggest computer most of us would have in our homes. But while the idea is sound, there's very little consistency in TV operating systems. Each manufacturer has their own ap...
Siri Remote is great, Slick user interface, Universal search is promising...
Pricing approaches console territory, Few compelling apps outside video and games, Optical audio port is gone...
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For years, rumour had it that Apple would launch a TV. Realistically that was never going to happen. Apple doesn't make TVs and, logically, it doesn't need to. It just needs a media streamer that's better than the competition. Here's our 4th-gen Apple TV...
For some people - mainly those with iOS devices and no 2nd- or 3rd-generation Apple TV - the new box is a great media streamer and games machine. However, there's no escaping the high price and limited selection of apps. And if you're not interested in ga...
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This was the question we pondered when we first heard about the release of the 2015 Apple TV, but the more we thought about this device, the more concerns we had, especially in terms of its gaming credentials. The new Apple TV is based on mobile titles -...
Ultimately, the Apple TV succeeds in improving the speed and efficiency of the media user interface thanks to its faster, smoother smarter UI, the effectiveness of which is boosted still further with an improved remote. As a client for an iTunes library...
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APPLEAPPLE TV 2015WE LIKE: Easy set up • Fabulous Siri remote • Great content searchWE DON'T LIKE: Lack of apps • High price • No 4K future-proofing..............................................................................The future of a night in fron...
Easy set up, Fabulous Siri remote, Great content search...
Lack of apps, High price, No 4K future-proofing...
Although it's not yet perfect you definitely shouldn't ignore the new Apple TV.This little box of tricks has plenty going for it and the Siri remote is one of the best on the market.With this new voice control feature you'll have no problems finding conte...
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Needless to say, when Apple unveiled the brand new Apple TV back in September I was incredibly excited. With its brand new OS, called tvOS, the Apple TV looked to be set to rightfully take its place alongside Apple's staple iOS devices like the iPhone and...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar...
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now...
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...
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Apple TV has actually placed itself in the line of fire in one of the most competitive segments in consumer electronics and entertainment. There's already heated competition with established players like Roku, Amazon (Fire) and Google with its insanely po...
Apple TV (2015) finally sees Apple's set top box transcend its iTunes roots into larger and more expansive apps, entertainment, gaming and much more.The hardware is finally at a place where developers can take full advantage of the touch and voice feature...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2017-01-14 05:39:29
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We spent plenty of time waiting for Cupertino to update its Apple TV, with the latest model finally landing earlier this year. It looks pretty much identical to the previous iteration, but there are plenty of changes under the skin. Has it been worth it t...
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The new 4th generation Apple TV went on sale last week in Australia. I've been using one in my living room a few days before launch to see what's new, and most importantly, if it should take pride of place over all of the other ‘streaming' video devices a...
Apps and Siri in your living room, fantastic remote and interface...
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T3.com
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2017-01-14 05:39:34
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The Apple TV is so Apple. The app-enabled set-top box from Cupertino is tiny and beautiful, fast and slick, a big step towards the future… and sometimes annoying and occasionally limiting. What else did we expect?While the previous Apple TV models (which...
Really slick interface, Siri can be excellent, App Store is growing well…...
…but some key apps are missing, Text entry is really bad, No 4K...
The new Apple TV is a really great, smooth, easy media box – right up until it does something which leaves you scratching your head. The remote control is very slick, and Siri can be just brilliant on it, making it feel natural to move around. And...
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The problem lies in creating a one-stop portal to all the films, programmes and games you could possibly ever want: vast swathes of content which is easily-searchable, navigatable and crucially, on a platform which supports the majority of apps and servic...
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If it existed in a bubble, the new 2015 Apple TV would be a stellar product. It offers a steady improvement over its three-year-stagnant predecessor - a device built for the then revolutionary new standard of 1080p - and comes with one of the most premium...
AirPlay with iOS devices, tvOS is a huge improvement, Allows third, party apps...
Half, baked Siri, Not enough content yet, Remote needs work...
Eventually the Apple TV might be the revolution the Cupertino company promised it would be. But for right now, it's a middling streaming video player that has a premium remote and a price tag to match...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-01-14 05:39:39
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If it existed in a bubble, the new 2015 Apple TV would be a stellar product. It offers a steady improvement over its three-year-stagnant predecessor - a device built for the then revolutionary new standard of 1080p - and comes with one of the most premium...
AirPlay with iOS devices, tvOS is a huge improvement, Allows thirdparty apps...
Halfbaked Siri, Not enough content yet, Remote needs work...
Eventually the Apple TV might be the revolution the Cupertino company promised it would be. But for right now, it's a middling streaming video player that has a premium remote and a price tag to match...
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The future of TV is here. Well, that is the supposed promise from Apple. But with 4K competitors such as the Amazon Fire TV upping the resolution stakes and Apple sticking to its Full HD guns, can the Apple way compete? Actually, for the most part, the n...
Apps and games aplenty, Bluetooth game controller support, Siri universal search...
No 4K support, no iPhone app, no Bluetooth keyboard support, app discovery could be better, Siri search doesn't work for music...
As a day one device the new Apple TV feels a bit half-baked, especially in light of the strengthening competition. And as it's taken a couple of years for a refresh to appear, so we feel Apple should be a step ahead of the game. There's no accompan...
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Apple finally updated its Apple TV set-top box, which had remained virtually unchanged for years, since going 1080p in 2012. The new version is faster, easier to use, and less frustrating, at least most of the time. What it isn't is a revolution—everythin...
The Apple TV feels like it had painstaking attention paid to some places—the Aerial screensaver, for instance, is gorgeous, with gently moving videos of lovely places around the world, from San Francisco to New York to Hawaii. But I'd trade it in an i...
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Apple finally updated its Apple TV set-top box, which had remained virtually unchanged for years, since going 1080p in 2012. The new version is faster, easier to use, and less frustrating, at least most of the time. What it isn't is a revolution—everythin...
The Apple TV feels like it had painstaking attention paid to some places—the Aerial screensaver, for instance, is gorgeous, with gently moving videos of lovely places around the world, from San Francisco to New York to Hawaii. But I'd trade it in an insta...
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The new Apple TV – called the future of TV by Apple CEO Tim Cook when it was unveiled in September – is now available to buy. And it's bigger, better and smarter than the previous model.Apple TV can enhance a user's experience with the best and biggest sc...
Great interface, Siri voice control, huge breadth of content options, excellent remote...
Expensive, no 4K UHD...
The new Apple TV is a major step forward and brings the smarts we've come to enjoy on Apple's mobile devices to the television screen. It has a wide range of content choices and apps and the most polished interface of any device you can connect to your T...
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Apple's TV streaming box hits stores on Friday , but we're seeing the first reviews trickle out.The device, which connects to your TV to make it possible to stream content from the web, costs $149 for a 32 GB model and $199 for a 64GB model.Here's what cr...
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Apple has been teasing its grand TV revolution for years, with fans quietly praying for a new dawn in home entertainment, the next big thing. The upgraded Apple TV is certainly a tech treat of the sort that we now take for granted from the Californian fir...
The 2015 Apple TV is the epitome of what Apple does so well. It is a beautiful, refined combination of existing technologies and ideas. A box that might not be groundbreaking from a hardware side, but which offers an unparalleled, effortlessly sleek user...
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Apple TV streaming video player and game consoleMeet the MM One ProjectApple revenue jumps 22 per centPlease Log in to update your video settingsAdam Turner asks whether the new Apple TV deserves a spot in your lounge room.With Siri running on a funky Wii...
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Apple's re-imagined Apple TV aims to disrupt the set-top box industry the same way the company altered the inherent concept of what a smartphone is capable of with the iPhone, as well as the tech giant's current ambition to dominate the wearable space thr...
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It's been a long time since Apple updated the Apple TV, the last significant update was back in 2012 - although there was a minor update in 2013, if you are being pedantic - either way, the old Apple TV was based on at least three year old technology, and...
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It feels as though every single Apple event of the last four years has been expected to bring with it a new Apple TV.For a while there were even crazy rumours that the next Apple TV would be an actual TV. But now, finally, the new Apple TV is real - and a...
Third-party games and apps, Stable and responsive, Siri could be a game-changer, Very fast, easy set-up...
Lacking some key apps, Siri Remote can irk, No 4K support...
TV streamers The best smart TV streaming boxes of 2015...
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It feels as though every single Apple event of the last four years has been expected to bring with it a new Apple TV.For a while there were even crazy rumours that the next Apple TV would be an actual TV. But now, finally, the new Apple TV is real - and a...
Third-party games and apps, Stable and responsive, Siri could be a game-changer, Very fast, easy set-up...
Lacking some key apps, Siri Remote can irk, No 4K support...
In all, then, this new Apple TV is a bit of a mixed bag, and fairly expensive compared to the competition. Rather than promising the future of television, it provides something awfully akin to existing competing boxes. Fortunately for Apple, it does so in...
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While rumours of an Apple television set remain nothing more than rumours for another year, and the likelihood of an actual TV from Apple grow ever slimmer, the new Apple TV box looks set to be Apple's best bet yet at taking control of your big screen. T...
Good picture and sound, Lovely remote control, Good voice recognition, Cross-platform search...
Expensive, Lacking apps...
Is that it? That's what we keep asking the latest Apple TV. We find ourselves frustrated and disappointed. It adds very little to the core streaming box experience that we've seen elsewhere.Taken in isolation, the new Apple TV is lovely. Had it arrived on...
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Apple TV price: 32GB $149, 64GB $199 Apple TV release date: Late October Another Apple TV – just when there are more tiny little boxes to squirrel away under your telly than you know what to do with. Should you choose NOW TV, Roku, Amazon Fire Stick or Go...
Interface is easy to pick up, Siri Remote works well, Voice search and control brilliant...
No 4K support, Sparse app store, Parental controls need tightening...
The app store currently lacks content and its gaming credentials are a little suspect, but the new Apple TV is a brilliant new way of interacting with your TV and will keep you glued to a big screen instead of a small one...
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It's now 16 months since Apple released the fourth iteration of its Apple TV, and in that time I'd love to say that it has come of age, with new applications making it a must-have presence underneath your television. I'd love to say that – but in truth, a...
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Zwift has integrated beautifully into the Apple iOS ecosystem. But there has been one holdout the Apple TV. With the Apple TV4 running a version of iOS allowing for App loading, Zwift is about to complete their roll-out across all Apple products, creating...
So that is pretty much Zwift on Apple TV. We've got a new input device, which the team are working to refine. There is a discussion about tweaks to the interface, which would be useful. In the current beta version, the remote is functional but isn't perfe...
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Buying a set-top box changed the way I watched everything through my TV. I've tried many stream machines but avoided the Apple TV since its walled garden undermined that “everything” detail, but I was sure that the much buzzed upgrade would change my mind...
The new remote is great. The swiping takes a little getting used to. (I suggest slowing down the sensitivity in settings.) Otherwise, it looks great, and it feels great in your hand. It's not perfect, but it's the best set-top box remote I've used and I'v...
The walled garden is rubbish, but I wouldn't expect anything different from Apple. There is hope, since the new Apple TV will get new apps and new ways to explore content. For now, it kind of feels like that first generation of iOS where you could use any...
If you buy a lot of stuff on iTunes, Apple TV is a great choice. But the real question is whether you should just buy the old and rather terrific Apple TV instead of shelling out extra for the new one. The remote alone doesn't justify the price difference...
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Google has released an update to its Chromecast streaming stick, bringing with it support for 4K UHD content. It's called the Chromecast Ultra and could be a significant step in the home media landscape. But for the Ultra to be a success it needs to fend...
These two offerings seem to occupy different camps. If you want an all in one unit to watch TV and movies on, one that has a traditional interface and controller, then the Apple TV is a solid choice. But the lack of catch-up TV will be a drawback for some...
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It's now 16 months since Apple released the fourth iteration of its Apple TV, and in that time I'd love to say that it has come of age, with new applications making it a must-have presence underneath your television. I'd like to say that – but in truth, a...
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A lot has happened since September 9, 2015, when the 4th Generation Apple TV was announced. Since then, 4K, or ‘Ultra HD' televisions have become the default specification for new TV purchases in Australia, and we finally have some 4K content to watch. As...
4K and High Dynamic Range, no extra charge for 4K iTunes, good integration with iOS devices...
Most TVs have built in apps for streaming 4K content, just not from iTunes...
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I've owned two Apple TVs over the years, and neither saw much use. When I look back now, it's clear why. I bought them because I thought they'd bring some of the greatness of my Macbook Pro and iPhone on to my big screen. Only they didn't.Perhaps it was a...
Excellent picture with 4K content, Slick, speedy operation, Great range of 4K films on iTunes...
No YouTube 4K or Amazon (yet), Expensive, Upscaling not always perfect...
The Apple TV 4K is a great product when viewed from certain angles. If you have a lot of your videos locked away in iTunes, the 4K is worth the upgrade. The hardware works well, the tvOS 11 interface is smooth and pretty, and everything syncs between your...
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Buy the Apple TV now from John LewisUPDATE: Apple TV (4th Gen) is about to be replaced by Apple's latest streaming device, the Apple TV 4K. As you can guess from its name, it's a 4K-enabled Apple TV device with HDR capabilities.Powered by the same A11X ch...
Slick, powerful and with a brilliant voice-activated remote, the new Apple TV is a top media streamer that's improving all the time...
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I would not want to be a dedicated Apple TV user and an obsessive TV consumer. In the years since its release, the little black box by Apple has often lagged behind competitors, seemingly forgotten by Apple in favour of phones, computers, and even watches...
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Thanks to the likes of Netflix, NowTV, Amazon Prime Video, iPlayer and various other streaming services, there's never been a better time to leave behind satellite and terrestrial television for the golden shores of the internet. Two devices competing to...
If you're an Apple fan, have an existing iTunes library, and use iOS devices, then it's going to be hard to avoid the lure of the Apple 4K TV. Its integration with the Apple universe is a big factor, and one that would make sense to a lot of people. The u...
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The Apple TV 4K is the latest generation of the company's handy little media player and, as the name might suggest, it now supports 4K. Apple have been surprisingly slow to the 4K party but, now that they've finally arrived, the world's biggest company ha...
Powerful processor, Dolby Vision support, Excellent and responsive interface, Extensive selection of apps, Cheaper movies on iTunes, Existing iTunes library upgraded for free, Attractive design and great build quality...
Single format output, No auto refresh rate selection, Remote can be annoying, Still very US-centric, Expensive...
If you already have a 4K HDR TV with all the main video streaming and catch-up services, then you probably don't really need an Apple TV 4K unless you want access to iTunes. However if you use a projector or it's something that interests you and you're al...
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goodhousekeeping.co.uk Updated:
2017-10-04 02:12:50
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Got a 4K TV and want to watch movies and TV shows in Ultra HD? The Apple TV 4K is the ideal choice. It supports both HDR and Dolby Vision (Ultra HD standards) so it'll work no matter which 4K TV you have. The stylish black box is discreet and small enough...
Watch movies in 4K so they appear clearer and sharper than those in HD, providing you have a compatible TV the Apple TV can handle both Dolby Vision and the HDR formats so no matter which 4K TV you have, you'll be able to play the shows and movies, If you...
There are no apps for All 4, My5 and ITV Hub instead, you need to play these on your iPhone or iPad and use AirPlay, Doesn't come with a HDMI cable you'll need to purchase one separately...
The Apple TV 4K is a TV streaming device that's worth investing in. Simple to use, it can display 4K content on any Ultra HD TV and there's a good choice of services available through it. It features Apple's voice assistant Siri and can be even be used as...
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The biggest thing missing from 2015's redesigned Apple TV was support for 4K video, the new HD standard that offers four times as many pixels as normal 1080p HD. The competition had it. Apple did not.That changes this week with the Apple TV 4K, which cost...
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The Apple TV 4K is the latest of Apple's streaming boxes. The units are rarely updated, but we've now had two in as many years because of the advent of 4K and HDR TVs. 4K TVs have become the standard. It's possible to get decent ultra-high-definition set...
Slick and powerful, Siri voice controls are great, Growing app store, Clever remote, Seamless setup, if you own an iPhone...
Remote not great for gaming, Automatic upscaling not always a benefit, Some key apps missing, Need to be an iPhone user to get the most out of it...
The slickest TV streaming box around got the 4K HDR upgrade it needed. If your smart TV is a bit thick and you're an Apple user then the Apple TV 4K is an essential addition to your entertainment arsenal...
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Now that Apple is finally ready to play the Ultra HD game, it's taking movie night to the next level with the Apple TV 4K.Apple's little media player went through a major overhaul back in 2015 when the 4th generation Apple TV finally offered access to the...
4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, Performance boost...
Dolby Vision struggles to outperform HDR10, Still waiting on Dolby Atmos audio...
Dolby Vision concerns aside, the new Apple TV 4K can squeeze the most out of the latest televisions. Google and Amazon offer 4K rivals, but if your lounge room is blessed with a Ultra HD screen and is wedded to the Apple ecosystem then this is the streami...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-12-04 03:25:49
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Having kicked its heels for years, Apple believes 4K's time has finally come – and its latest streamer is fully equipped for this brave new world. It has iTunes and Netflix built in, while the Siri-controlled remote now searches across many services inclu...
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T3.com
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If you have a 4K HDR TV and use iOS day-to-day, then there's no better compliment to them then the Apple TV 4K.If you use Android, we'd recommend either the Amazon Fire TV 4K or the Chromecast Ultra. And it's also worth checking out Roku's latest box, to...
Dolby Vision support, tvOS interface is slick, Amazing for photos, especially Moments...
No Dolby Atmos support...
If you're interested in getting superb quality 4K HDR video and you're invested in Apple's ecosystem of devices, then the Apple TV 4K is almost a must-have even though it is significantly more expensive than its rivals. No 4K? Then this isn't the box for...
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Ang artikulong ito na may pamagat na “Review Apple TV: ika-apat na-generation streaming box ay hindi ganap na lutong” ay isinulat sa pamamagitan ng Samuel Gibbs, para theguardian.com sa Martes ika-24 November 2015 07.00 UTCAng bagong Apple TV pangako upan...
kapangyarihan ng App Store, access sa iTunes at Apple Musika, magandang boses control, IR control para sa dami ng, motion gaming...
hilaw, musika app mahihirap, Siri ay hindi maaaring maghanap musika at lamang iTunes at Netflix, pinaka UK streaming serbisyo nawawala, walang HDMI cable, walang remote charger...
Ang Apple TV ay hindi ganap na inihurnong. Ang mga bahagi ng video ay mahusay na, ngunit ang mga magagamit na nilalaman ay napilitan sa UK. Ang musika app ay mababa, remote app ay hindi gumagana at iba pang mga bits ay lamang hindi handa. Ang pagkakaroon...
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Amazon's latest Fire TV isn't its first to support 4K video streaming, but it has managed to shrink it down so it can hang behind your TV out of sight, just like Google's Chromecast Ultra. The Apple TV 4K is an altogether larger, more expensive box with...
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A lot can happen in a couple of years. Whole industries can shift, evolve, or even die. Since the last Apple TV launch - which was all about games - we've seen an increasing transition to 4K and high dynamic range (HDR) content. The Apple TV 4K jumps aboa...
4K HDR/Dolby Vision support means great visuals, Affordable 4K movies in iTunes store - and whatever you buy will be upgraded to best quality as and when available, Cross-service Siri search...
Expensive hardware purchase, Many 4K TVs offer same streaming services, No Dolby Atmos sound (yet)...
Had Apple just released a box that was capable of playing 4K HDR content it would get filed under "just another way to access 4K content in a world where there are plenty of alternatives".The Apple TV 4K aligns itself with the current standards, but where...
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While it has taken a bit longer than expected, 4K is finally beginning to catch on, and it was only a matter of time before Apple caught up and set their own offering out into the world.The Apple TV 4K was certainly expected before it was announced. With...
Apple enters the 4K future with the Apple TV 4K, while it is not the best box on the market, the iTunes store make it a hard 4K device to resist...
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Let's get one thing out of the way right from start regarding Apple's latest Apple TV streaming media player. It does not support 4K video playback. For some inexplicable reason, while Roku and Amazon were embracing things like HEVC decoding, HDMI 2.0, an...
The fourth-generation Apple TV is unquestionably an improvement over its predecessors, thanks to new features like Siri voice search, an Apps store and customizable interface, a better remote, and Apple Music and gaming capabilities. The fourth-generation...
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When Apple TV debuted in 2007, dozens of rival media receivers were already in place. At a time when TVs were too dumb to do their own streaming, Apple TV came along mainly to benefit iTunes users. Since then, other media players have come and gone, but A...
Touch surface remote, Dedicated App Store, Snazzy photo slide shows...
Arduous ID and password entries, Weak implementation of Siri, Lacks 4K video support...
Apple TV Gen 4 brings a better remote to the table but fails to soar above other top streaming devices...
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The new 4th-generation Apple TV is a huge overhaul over the previous model, but is it worth spending nearly twice as much for one?Apple announced the new Apple TV 4th-generation model back in September during its iPhone 6s event and then released the devi...
In the end, the new Apple TV is most definitely a huge upgrade over the previous Apple TV model by far, and if money isn't a huge concern for you, you should absolutely upgrade to it.However, depending on your usage, you might actually be better off with...
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Buying a set-top box changed the way I watched everything through my TV. Ive tried many stream machines but avoided the Apple TV since its walled garden undermined that “everything” detail, but I was sure that the much buzzed upgrade would change my mind...
The new remote is great. The swiping takes a little getting used to. (I suggest slowing down the sensitivity in settings.) Otherwise, it looks great, and it feels great in your hand. It's not perfect, but it's the best set-top box remote I've used and I'v...
The walled garden sucks, but I wouldn't expect anything different from Apple. There is hope, since the new Apple TV will get new apps and new ways to explore content. For now, it kind of feels like that first generation of iOS where you could use any app...
If you buy a lot of stuff on iTunes, Apple TV is a great choice. But the real question is whether you should just buy the old and rather terrific Apple TV instead of shelling out an extra $80 for the new one. The remote alone doesn’t justify the price dif...
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After months of speculation about Apple building an actual, glass-and-pixels television, the company unleashed a brand new version of its living room set-top companion instead.It's been nearly three years since Apple refreshed its relatively inexpensive m...
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Shouting back at the TV used to be frowned upon; now, with the fourth-generation Apple TV , Apple is positively encouraging it. The Cupertino firm's take on the future of the living room has released Siri from its iPhone and iPad prison, while a new remot...
My old TV had just two HDMI ports, so I had to be selective about what I left plugged in. Even now, with more inputs to fill, I still limit myself to two set-top boxes. The new Apple TV has replaced its predecessor in one of those ports, but it hasn't rem...
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Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld Digital Edition. Available as single copies or with a...
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The iPhone proved the future of mobile was apps. Can the fourth generation Apple TV do the same for television?For the last few years, Apple TV has been the only way I've watched movies and TV shows at home. Since I live outside the U.S, that's primarily...
1080p 60fps, Internet video, Apps on the TV, iOSstyle gaming, Siri voice control.
4K, Video recording, Amazon on the TV, PS4or Xbox Onestyle gaming, "Always listening" voice control...
The new Apple TV took a long time to get here. Two and a half years long. Yet the version we got is still coming in "hot". There are a lot of incredible ideas here, not all of which are feature-complete. That duality—amazing Siri for video but none for mu...
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For years, Apple TV has been like a perpetually ignored child, eclipsed by its overachieving siblings, the iPhone and iPad. Design-wise, it hasn't changed at all since 2010, and it's been shackled with one of the most archaic Apple interfaces around, whic...
New interface is refined and attractive, Siri remote is a much-needed upgrade, Voice search works well, Solid app and gaming support...
No 4K support, On-screen keyboard is still clumsy...
The new Apple TV offers the most refined streaming interface yet, with a remote that's a step ahead of the competition. Its voice search actually works well, and even at this early stage, there are plenty of worthwhile apps and games. If you need 4K thou...
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Apple TV has always been the best way for those in the Apple ecosystem to bring iTunes content to their TV. The small, hockey-puck-sized device can fit unobtrusively into most people's living rooms and stream content from a variety of sources, including i...
Siri voice control, App Store offers use of wide selection of thirdparty apps, can control other HDMI devices, attractive new UI with beautiful screensavers, easy access to iTunes content...
Occasional crashes, oldfashioned and irritating text entry, no keyboard support, no way to control Apple TV with other iOS devices...
In the end, the question is: Is the new Apple TV worth buying?The hardware is small and unobtrusive, though it's slightly taller than previous models; the software is version 1.0, with an interesting mix of fun and frustrating moments; and the App Store a...
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Previous generation Apple TV L the original Apple TV M and the new 4th generation Apple TV R Photo by Brad MoonApple's fourth generation Apple TV has been on shelves for nearly two weeks now, and I've been testing one since it was first released After a t...
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Until a few years back, the Apple TV was merely a companion accessory to most of the company's products. But a few years back it has started to offer various channels where you can enjoy streaming content right in the comfort of your living room. The past...
Polished interface, Faster navigation, Apps, apps, apps, Siri support, Intuitive remote...
Limited app support at the moment, Siri can only be used on limited areas, No optical audio port...
The Apple TV has evolved from a mere accessory to a full-blown setup box. The device has great potential, but it will take a while before apps made for the platform gains some traction...
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There are two ways to talk about the Apple TV . One is in Apple's language of grand statements like “all the entertainment your TV can handle.” You could discuss what “the future of television” looks like, what role Siri plays in it, and how it all shakes...
Its Netflix loads faster than your Netflix. Even without the TV stuff, there's a great gaming machine inside the Apple TV. The remote is superversatile. Apps probably are the future of TV...
The remote is superfrustrating. Setting everything up will leave you wanting to commit crimes. Siri and the App Store both have some work left to do...
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When Apple sells a set-top box with the tagline "The future of TV is here," the bar is set very high. The new Apple TV ($149 for 32GB; $199 for 64GB) is supposed to usher in a new era of streaming splendors, taking the world of streaming video far beyond...
Gorgeou, intelligent interfac, Lots of great conten, Smart Siri integratio, Promising gaming capabilities...
No 4K suppor, Expensiv, Subpar touch controls...
Spending $150 on a device that doesn't support the highest-resolution video seems questionable. However, Apple nearly makes up for that shortcoming with a superior user experience. The Apple TV runs like a dream, offers plenty of high-quality content and...
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When you update a piece of technology after leaving it essentially untouched for three years, the changes are bound to be big.That's certainly true for the fourth-generation Apple TV, the first significant update to Apple's “hobby” project since early 201...
Fast, small, and unobtrusive, tvOS and its universal search features aren't perfect, but they're a good start, Fairly large selection of media streaming apps already, including Plex for all you local streamers, Some early games and apps show promise, and...
Optical audio out is gone, There's no guarantee that services like Amazon Video will ever show up, No 4K, which isn't a big deal today but will slowly become a bigger deal as time goes on, Expensive compared to the Chromecast, the Nexus Player, the Fire T...
The new Apple TV and tvOS feel like Apple's first effort at taking TV as seriously as it takes its other platforms. The Apple TV has always run an oddball, cut-down version of one of Apple's OSes (OS X originally, iOS lately) but it has missed out on Siri...
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"The future of TV is here."It is not the world's most understated tagline for a new product, especially one from Apple. If you want to set sky-high expectations around a new TV product after years of rumors and sly winks and shelved plans, well, that's ex...
Siri works well for TV and movies, Really fast, Games are a fun addition...
Siri is extremely limited, Have to log in to every app individually, No 4K support...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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Opinions are universal. Everyone has one. I'm enjoying the Apple TV, but there are a few problems Apple needs to address.Developers have been working for months to create apps in time for the release of the Apple set-top box, but their hard work is being...
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Tim Cook has long referred to Apple TV as “a hobby” for the company, though in February 2014 , Apple's CEO admitted that with $1 billion in revenue from the set-top box during 2013, it was getting harder to refer to the little square puck as such. That ho...
Apps and games have arrived. Hardware is all toprate — this is a fast settop box with a great remote. tvOS is an improved system for navigating Apple TV. Siri works very well within its range. Faster AirPlay and wireless. Apple Music is available. Aerial...
Limitations in Siri and search are disappointing. Current apps are underwhelming; App Store itself needs work. The most expensive settop box available. Siri Remote is expensive to replace. No 4K video support. Cable subscription apps still must be authent...
Pros: Apps and games have arrived. Hardware is all top-rate — this is a fast set-top box with a great remote. tvOS is an improved system for navigating Apple TV. Siri works very well within its range. Faster AirPlay and wireless. Apple Music is available...
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Channels are dead; the future of TV is apps.After more than three and a half years since it had a major hardware update, the new Apple TV is finally shipping to consumers.With the new Apple TV Apple TV, the company is embracing the idea that the TV channe...
Great content selection, Siri on the TV makes sense, Universal search is amazing...
$150 price is higher than competition, Logging into services can be a pain, No 4K support...
The new Apple TV is a huge improvement over the old Apple TV in every possible category. If you're already in Apple's ecosystem, it's definitely worth checking out...
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wsj.com
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2017-01-14 05:40:03
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For a glimpse of the future of television, grab a mat and join me for a Glute Boost with the new Apple TV. On the big screen, a personal trainer app called Zova chirps orders for lower-body exercises. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch on my wrist measures my hea...
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4k.com
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2017-10-14 08:22:51
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Design QualityFirst and foremost, the Apple TV 4K box, much like its predecessor, feels solid and high quality right out of the box. Yes, it's made of plastic like just about any other 4K set-top box on the market today but its plastic feels more solid, m...
Fantastic processing speed and performance, Full, broad HDR support with Dolby Vision, Excellent iTunes, Siri and tvOS user experience, Lots of Siri-searchable third-party media apps, Free access to 4K versions of your existing iTunes HD movies...
Too expensive to offer value for some types of users, Very Annoying forced conversion of all content to 4K HDR and all video to 60Hz, No YouTube 4K support, No support for Dolby Atmos sound, Overview, After a solid couple of years in which just about ever...
Apple TV 4K is one very advanced, very sleek little set-top streaming media box with lots of power and 4K HDR content options under the hood. Support for Dolby Vision HDR and iTunes 4K inclusion make this an ideal choice for 4K TV owners whose televisions...
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In this week's top stories: The iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K are now available and we go hands-on with it all, Apple officially release iOS 11, the iPhone X launch looms, and much more. Read on for it all…Following Apple's first event a...
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The Apple TV 4K probably shouldn't cost $179. That's $110 more than several other 4K HDR streaming devices, including the Roku Streaming Stick+, Fire TV, and Chromecast Ultra, all of which do a decent job of playing much of the same content.But just like...
Fast, fluid interface with best-in-breed apps, Siri is as smart as it gets for TV search, No ads larding up the home screen, Can serve as a HomeKit smart-home hub...
Far more expensive than other 4K HDR streamers, No 4K HDR for YouTube and no Amazon Video (yet), The Siri Remote is still too easy to lose in the couch...
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Welcome to the 4K party, Apple. It's about time.That was general sentiment back in September when Apple finally launched a 4K version of its Apple TV streaming media player, given that competitors like Amazon, Roku, Google, and NVIDIA were already on thei...
With the Apple TV 4K, Apple finally offers a fully featured 4K streaming media player to compete with the likes of Roku and Amazon Fire TV--and even ups the ante by adding Dolby Vision support. The problem is, Apple also ups the price significantly over t...
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