John collects the news debris of the week that didn’t make the TMO headlines.
Apple TV
How to: Fix Apple TV Refusing to Play Sound through HomePod
Bryan Chaffin shows you how to fix Apple TV refusing to play sound through HomePod.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 10 Available for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K
Along with iOS 12 developer beta 12 and watchOS 5 developer beta 10, Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 10 on Friday.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 9 Available for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K
Along with iOS 12 developer beta 11 and macOS Mojave developer beta 9, Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 8 on Monday.
Sorry Gamers, Fortnite isn't Coming to Apple TV
Fortnite fans flipped out on Tuesday when the game’s code revealed references to tvOS, hinting an Apple TV version is coming. Epic Games gave that a big “nope.”
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 8 Available for Apple TV, Apple TV 4K
Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 8 on Monday for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K.
Verizon Planning to Bring 5G Into (Some) Homes With Apple TV 4K
Verizon has announced plans for a residential 5G service to be tested in four cities that includes an option for an Apple TV 4K. You’ll need a Verizon 5G modem and plan.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 7 Ready for Download
The fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K got some beta love with the release tvOS 12 Developer Beta 7 on Monday.
Apple Orders Comedy from 'It's Always Sunny' Stars Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day
Apple has ordered a scripted comedy from Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day, co-stars and co-executive producers of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 6 Ready for Download
Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 6 on Monday for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K.
Core i9 MacBook Pro Fix, How to Hook Us on Apple's TV Shows - TMO Daily Observations 2018-07-25
Kelly Guimont, John Martellaro and Jeff Gamet dive into Apple’s software fix for the MacBook Pro Core i9 throttling problem, plus Kelly may have figured out Apple’s strategy for drawing us in to its own original TV shows.
ISO: 5G TV Provider. Must Be Apple or Google
Later this year the carrier plans to launch 5G in Los Angeles and Sacramento.
Apple Interface Consistency, Storage Permutations, Walmart Streaming Video - ACM 471
In this age of different devices and platforms, Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet talk about the lack of consistency in Apple’s interfaces compared to the days when “Apple” meant “Mac.” They also go over some listener feedback (read criticism) about their rant last week on Apple’s storage pricing for new MacBook Pro models. Lastly, they discuss whether not Walmart can make a go in the streaming video market, and how that might actually work.
Apple Releases tvOS 11.4.1 for Apple TV
The maintenance release includes no known new features, and it keeps Apple TV up with iOS 11.4.1, which was also released Monday.
Apple Rolls Out tvOS 12 Public Beta 2
Along with iOS 12 Public Beta 2, Apple released tvOS 12 Public Beta 2 just in time for the weekend. The update is compatible with the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K.
How to Download Apple TV 4K Video Purchases to Your Mac
Movies and TV shows purchased on an Apple TV (4K) remain available for streaming, but are not actually stored there. Here’s how to download the actual video file to a Mac.
tvOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for Apple TV and Aple TV 4K Available
Apple released tvOS 12 Developer Beta 3 for the fourth generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K on Tuesday.
Check Out Matt Groening's New Series: Disenchantment
Matt Goening gave us The Simpsons, then Futurama, and now Disenchantment. His new animated series is coming to Netflix on August 17th and it takes us back in time to a medieval fantasy world Netflix describes as “the misadventures of a hard-drinking princess, her feisty elf companion and her personal demon.” Good thing I already have a Netflix subscription because I’m in for anything Groening does.
DC is Launching its Own Streaming Service Called DC Universe
DC is joining the exclusive streaming subscription game with its just announced DC Universe. The service is launching as a beta soon, and will be available on Apple TV and iOS.
Apple's Media Bundle Plans, Drinking with Captain Kirk - TMO Daily Observations 2018-06-28
Kelly Guimont and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to discuss the possibility of an Apple Music and television show streaming bundle, plus they talk about Captain Kirk’s whiskey.
Apple Considering an All-in-one Apple Music, TV, and Magazine Subscription Package
Apple is reportedly looking at an all-in-one subscription package for Apple Music, its upcoming TV show lineup, and magazines.
tvOS 12 Public Beta Ready for Apple TV
The public release of tvOS 12 for Apple TV is out and includes Dolby Atmos sound support.
Apple Orders French Series Calls as an English Adaptation
As part of the deal it also acquired the rights to the first season of the original French work.
Apple Orders Little America Immigrant Anthology From The Big Sick Writers
Apple will be picking up the Little America immigrant anthology series from the writers of The Big Sick. Each episode will be a half-hour.