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TUAW TV Live at 5 PM ET: Sande and Randy

by Steven Sande (Dec 19th, 2012)

Now that the new 27" iMac is set up and ready to beam video around the world, I decided it's time to get some of my fellow TUAWites onto the show to talk about ... stuff. Today's guest will be one of our crack team of bloggers, Randy Nelson. It's been a quiet week in the Apple world, but we'll ...

BBC now allowing iPlayer downloads to tablets, phones

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Sep 4th, 2012)

The Guardian reports that the BBC is now allowing free mobile iPlayer downloads, which means the latest episodes of series such as Doctor Who and Top Gear can be downloaded to tablets and mobile phones. Unlike other streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, BBC iPlayer users will be able to ...

TUAW TV Live at 5 PM EDT: Dr. Rich and Mr. Steve

by Steven Sande (Jul 18th, 2012)

Cyfarchion, darllenwyr teg! TUAW TV Live is going to get an international flavor to it this afternoon when our very own Dr. Rich (@PenLlawen) Gaywood joins me for an hour of witty repartee about 7-inch iPads, the upcoming Apple 3Q earnings call, Mountain Lion (which I'm assuming will be ...

Apple TV pre-orders reportedly arriving in US

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 15th, 2012)

Tomorrow, Apple is launching the new iPad and the new Apple TV. Though the iPad orders have a "future delivery requested" note and likely won't arrive until tomorrow, several users may receive their new Apple TV today, according to MacRumors report. The Apple TV is a welcome update for users with ...

NCAA March Madness Live app comes to iOS

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 9th, 2012)

It's March which means it's time for the college basketball tournament season. Celebrate March Madness with the NCAA's new March Madness Live app which lets you watch all the televised games from 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on your iPad or iPhone. The video coverage starts ...

New York Post discusses Apple TV, subscriptions

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 2nd, 2012)

A report from the New York Post, relayed by The Loop, suggests Apple is negotiating with content providers for a new streaming TV service that'll launch by the end of the year. SVP Eddy Cue has been the point man in the negotiations, which are not proceeding as quickly as Apple would like. Apple ...

Apple TV updates bring streaming TV purchases to Australia, Canada and the UK

by Steven Sande (Dec 8th, 2011)

There's good news for our Apple TV-owning mates in Australia, Canada, and the UK. A new software update was sent to Apple TVs in those countries, and TV shows are now available for purchase and download on the device. These are actual purchases, not rentals. You purchase the episodes or a ...

Netflix says updated iPad app coming soon

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 15th, 2011)

Netflix rolled out a new Android version of its tablet app that'll soon land on the iPad. The updated app has a redesigned user interface that's bigger and more beautiful. The app manages to fit extra movie thumbnails per screen and presents them in a visually appealing way. Similar to previous ...

TUAW TV Live at 5 PM: Flying solo

by Steven Sande (Aug 17th, 2011)

After having a few weeks of guest appearances on TUAW TV Live, it's back to flying solo for a week. What does that mean? Oh, an hour of fun conversation in the chat room, some app demos, and perhaps even the chance to show off some new accessories for Apple products. Perhaps we'll know by show ...

Cablevision brings live TV streaming to iPhone and iPod touch

by Michael Grothaus (Aug 10th, 2011)

Cablevision has released the Optimum app for iPhone and iPod touch. The app allows Cablevision subscribers to stream live TV to an iPhones or iPod touch while in their home. What's cooler than streaming live TV is that the app even lets you watch your On Demand movies and shows on your iPod ...

HBO GO app to bring Tony Soprano to your iOS device

by Dana Franklin (Apr 19th, 2011)

Need an Entourage of Sopranos to entertain you while you manage a Boardwalk Empire with your Band of Brothers? Starting in May, HBO subscribers will be able to enjoy "instant and unlimited access to the best HBO has to offer" using an iPad, iPhone or Android device. Time Warner subsidiary HBO, ...

Sony's Crackle app for iOS approved by Apple

by Steven Sande (Apr 19th, 2011)

A few months ago, we reported on how Apple rejected the Sony Reader app from the App Store, seemingly singling out the electronics and media company for punishment when similar apps like Amazon's Kindle and Barnes & Noble's Nook readers for iOS were untouched. Sony appears to have decided ...

March Madness to stream to the iPad and iPhone for free

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 3rd, 2011)

CBS, Turner Sports and the NCAA announced this week that streaming content from the March Madness basketball tournament will be made available to iOS users for free. In the past, CBS has streamed the content for free over the internet and to iPhone owners via a paid application. Last year, the ...

Confirmed: A million Apple TVs sold

by Mike Schramm (Dec 28th, 2010)

All Things Digital has confirmed that rumor last week that Apple expected to sell a million of the new Apple TV units. One million of those little black boxes have wandered out the doors of Apple Stores everywhere, and have presumably been plugged into televisions to stream content from iTunes, ...

SPB TV brings streaming TV to the iPhone and iPad, if you aren't too picky

by Mel Martin (Nov 17th, 2010)

SPB TV Free is a little app that gives you more than 100 free TV channels for your iOS device. You get channels from 17 countries, including a few in the US. The only problem? You may not be interested in the television shows the app makes available. There are English language broadcasts from NHK in ...