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ABC, Disney apps now support single sign-on feature

The new single sign-on feature for iOS is looking pretty convenient and ABC and Disney have just come on board to support it. Both the Watch ABC and Watch Disney apps for Apple TV and iOS will now automatically log you in if you’ve entered your cable or satellite credentials into the new settings menu. […]

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Apple TV Rumor

Rumor: Apple making progress in negotiations with TV networks, looking to launch TV streaming service in the fall

Apple’s apparently still in negotiations with the networks for its upcoming TV streaming service. A recent article in the New York Post has Apple talking with ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox with Apple’s 30 percent revenue share being the point of contention. Still, rumors have it that Apple is targeting a late fall launch of […]

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Apple TV Rumor Software

Rumor: Apple talking with content partners, looking to launch streaming television service this fall

Apple appears to be building its own television service. The technology giant is in talks with programmers to offer a slimmed-down bundle of TV networks this fall, according to sources. The service would have about 25 channels, anchored by broadcasters such as ABC, CBS and Fox and would be available on Apple devices such as […]

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iTunes Software

Apple, Universal Studios reach accord, Universal Studios films now available via iTunes/iCloud

It took some finagling of contracts, but movies from Universal Pictures purchased on iTunes can now be re-downloaded through the iCloud service. Per MacRumors, Universal and Fox were initially absent from iCloud as a result of content deals with premium cable network HBO, though those issues were resolved last month. Universal Pictures films became available […]

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Apple TV News

CBS exec describes turning down Apple TV offer after disagreement over revenue split

Sometimes you can reach a middle ground. And sometimes the aforementioned middle ground is still a million miles away no matter what’s been said. Per GigaOm, CBS boss Les Moonves revealed in an earnings call on Thursday that his company had been approached by Apple about a potential streaming TV service that would share ad […]