Comcast Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

iPad app prototype is a wicked big remote for Comcast

by Dave Caolo (May 17th, 2010)

Here's an interesting demo video from Comcast that features an iPad as a remote control with a few extras. In the demo, Comcast's Brian Roberts shows how to use the app to search for programming (both TV and On Demand), change channels and even program the Comcast DVR. Pretty neat. Once ...

WSJ: Apple likely to push TV subscription option in 2010

by Michael Rose (Dec 22nd, 2009)

The WSJ and the New York Times, among other outlets, are reporting that Apple is in preliminary discussions with ABC and CBS (at a minimum) about a possible subscription plan arrangement for broadcast and cable TV channels. This idea was noted by All Things D in November, which cited a target price ...

Rumor: Comcast, NBC deal to hinder Apple

by Dave Caolo (Dec 7th, 2009)

Last week, cable giant Comcast purchased a controlling interest in US television network NBC, resulting in a media behemoth to rival Disney. The results remain to be seen (Must See TV ... it's Comcastic!), but it's been suggested by AppleInsider that the switch could affect Apple's rumored TV ...

TUAW First Look: Comcast Mobile for iPhone and iPod touch

by Steven Sande (Jul 15th, 2009)

Cable, broadband, and phone giant Comcast has joined the ranks of companies jumping on the iPhone bandwagon with a helpful and free new app: Comcast Mobile [App Store]. Let's get one thing out of the way right now; this app will not let you stream video from your Comcast set-top box to your iPhone. ...