What would it take to make Apple TV great again? Or, maybe just make it great? Bryan and Jeff dive deep into Apple’s challenges in the settop market. They also deconstruct our newest Apple Death Knell addition, where Paul Pampilly tells us “Apple Is Doomed.” They cap the show with some great listener comments about the iMac Pro.
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Understanding Apple TV 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision
In the early days of UHD/4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR), it appeared that HDR10 would be more ubiquitous and that Dolby Vison would, while superior, remain rare. That has all changed.
Apple TV 4K and Dolby Vision Explained, Italy's Steve Jobs Company - TMO Daily Observations 2018-01-02
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to explain HDR and Dolby Vision for Apple TV 4K, plus they react to Italy’s Steve Jobs company.
Top Apple Hardware Announcements for 2017 - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-28
Bryan Chaffin and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to look at what they think are some of Apple’s top hardware announcements for 2017.
Apple TV Finally Returns to Amazon
After blocking Apple TV sales for over two years, the set top streaming box is available again on Amazon’s website.
tvOS: Use AirPods With Apple TV Much Faster With This Trick
This should also work with other Apple headphones as long as it has a W1 chip.
tvOS 11.2.5 Developer Beta Released for Apple TV
Apple’s busy developer beta release rollout on Tuesday included tvOS 11.2.5 beta 2. Apple also released developer beta 2 for iOS 11.2.5 and watchOS 4.2.2.
Amazon Prime Video Most Downloaded Apple TV App Ever
Amazon Prime Video is the most downloaded Apple TV app ever, and it took only seven days to take that top spot.
Apple Finished HomeKit Security Patches with tvOS 11.2.1 Update for Apple TV
Along with iOS 11.2.1, Apple released tvOS 11.2.1 on Wednesday. The update is the second half of Apple’s strategy for patching a security flaw that could let hackers slip through HomeKit’s security measures.
Apple TV App Rolls Out in UK, France, and Germany
You won’t need to install a new update to get the TV app. It will automatically show up for customers in the above countries.
Apple's Big Trust Issue, Amazon Prime Video's Launch Timing - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-07
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at the trust issue Apple created with customers, plus John nails his prediction on when Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV would ship.
Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV, Favorite RSS Reader Apps - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-06
Dave Hamilton and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to look at Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV, plus they share their favorite RSS reader apps.
How to Install and Sign into Amazon Prime Video on Apple TV [Update]
Amazon Prime Video is available for the Apple TV. Here’s how to install the app and get logged in.
Apple Improves HDR Frame Rate Settings in Apple TV tvOS 11.2 Update
Apple released tvOS 11.2 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Monday. They update adds in new frame rate settings for HDR content.
Apple's Update and Security Stumbles, Amazon Prime on Apple TV - TMO Daily Observations 2017-12-04
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to look at Apple’s recent security and update stumbles, plus they share their thoughts on Amazon saying their Apple TV Prime video app is still coming this year.
Amazon Promises Prime Apple TV App Still Coming this Year
Apple TV will get the Amazon Prime app before the end of the year, according to the online retailer’s PR department.
How To Rip Blu-Ray Movies to Watch on Your Apple TV
Note: In order to start ripping Blu-ray discs, you’ll need an Apple SuperDrive to use with your Mac, or another DVD drive compatible with macOS and Blu-ray.
How to Get 4K/UHD and HDR Content on Netflix with Apple TV 4K
Several technical pieces must be in place before you can enjoy 4K/UHD as well as HDR content with your Apple TV 4K and Netflix. John shows how to do it.
Apple TV Sports Now Available in Latest iOS, tvOS Betas
Fans will receive live scores, game alerts, and be able to watch multiple games at the same time.
macOS High Sierra Root Flaw, Apple TV 4K - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-29
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about macOS High Sierra’s root access security flaw, plus John updates us on the state of Apple TV 4K.
Most Everything to Know About Apple TV 4K
The holidays are upon us, and so John put together (most) everything a buyer might need to know about the Apple TV 4K.
Apple's HomePod Delay, Amazon's Missing Apple TV App - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-27
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to discuss the state of Apple’s delayed HomePod, plus they talk about Amazon’s still MIA Apple TV Prime app.
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The Best Apple Black Friday Deals For This Weekend [UPDATE]
We’ve scoured the web to bring you the best Apple Black Friday deals from popular retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and more.
4K TV Buying Tips, Better Holiday iPhone Photos - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-21
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share tips on buying a 4K television, and on how to take better holiday photos with your iPhone.