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I sure wish the situation weren't true. My Apple TV is getting a little long in the tooth, but I'm equally perturbed that Apple is trying to enter deals with cable companies. I think they'd better serve cord cutters by putting OTA DVR capabilities in the thing.

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I hope you eventually get the features that you are looking for in the Apple TV.

Here is my long rant about the Apple TV:
I like my ATV3 and I think it does a great job for me since I can't use the set-box to its fullest anyway. I stated before in this thread that my reason for owning it was because I watch US content for Hulu+ and Netflix. I also have a subscription for the WWE network and a great deal of digital movies and TV shows thanks to my Blu-ray purchases. Since most of the other network apps require a cable/satellite verification, they are useless to me. The ATV allows you to set up the DNS to change regions very easily compared to the Roku set-boxes.

The issues that I have been noticing has been in regards to the app themselves most specifically the Netflix app which I use a lot. I think the Netflix app on the ATV is half-assed compared to the Roku for example. The whole issue of not having 5.1 sound after the OS 6.1 update for months and Apple and Netflix not doing anything about it plus getting features that have been present on the apps in other set-boxes long before and we are just getting it now, it's ridiculous. I just read recently that the Roku Netflix app got an update making it "faster". Plus I think they have something called DD 5.1+ for sound too.

I know Apple is there to push their products (iTunes for example) but they should make more of an effort with their app makers to optimized their apps to the fullest.

I also would like a subscription type of service for movies, TV shows and music (which I'm hoping this become reality with the purchase of Beats).

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Such as?

I have no issues streaming anything else through the AppleTV, so it's not a connection issue between the AppleTV and the router. I've never had problems streaming anything with my computer, so it's not a connection issue between the computer and the router. That leads me to believe that the connection between the AppleTV and the computer should be good. No changes are made to restore connectivity other than closing itunes and reopening.

When I first purchased the AppleTV, it worked with no issues. After one of the updates, I started experiencing the problems. It appears there are several others who have the same problem, starting with the same update.

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I love my Apple TV! :)

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FXNow has finally come to the Apple TV.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/new...es-to-apple-tv

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I like the way the apps look on the Apple TV after the update. I think the "flat" look works better here than on the iPhone or iPad.

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So my ATV has been updated to 7.0.1 and it seems that the iTunes TV shows app has gone missing. It shows Movies, Music, Radio, Computer and settings but where the heck is TV now? Is it just me?

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Never mind. It was just me.

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Hope they can add Nick Reboot at some point as a channel.

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The ATV has updated the YouTube app and has a few new apps: The Scene, UFC, DailyMotion and Fusion.

Apple needs to steps up and introduce more worthwhile apps if they want the ATV to compete with the other streaming devices.

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Without an App store the Roku 3 really blows it away.

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Yeah, if it was easier to change the DNS on the Roku, that's what I would be using instead of the ATV. However, being part of the Apple environment lessens the blow a little bit...

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Looks like Apple is developing Reverse Airplay. I'm not sure how useful that would be.

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It'll be useful when an actual Apple TV comes out, Samsung is doing the same thing with their sets.

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ATV just added a Tennis app channel.

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Give me Nick Reboot!!

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so if i buy this...http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NLM7QQ0/...I1ZTRLHLEKEVB9

i can stream content from my iPhone 6 via WiFi to my Sony Bravia via HDMI cable?

thanks.

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Yep.

First, you want this one: http://www.amazon.com/Apple-TV-MD199.../dp/B007I5JT4S -- It's $13 cheaper w/ an HDMI cable, all Apple TVs come with a remote. The one you linked to is a ripoff.

Second: The Apple TV hooks into your Bravia via HDMI

Third: Connect Apple TV to Wifi, Connect iPhone to Wifi, Mirror/Stream to your hearts content.

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perfect. thanks Rich!

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they just announced appletv is dropping from $99 to $69. if you haven't bought it yet, hold off a few days for new price to kick in.

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$69 is a great deal but I want the updated one, so I will continue. At this point I'm thinking it will be released in the fall. I can wait.

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What all features are people expecting on a "new model" of the Apple TV? I've always thought the device works well enough (AirPlay specifically) but was never a fan of the Netflix interface and (obvious) exclusivity to iTunes. But I am curious whats missing from the current version (It's been what, close to 3 years now? It has to need a refresh soon.)

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i got it specifically for airplay to play videos off my ipad/iphone. i don't subscribe to any video services and the only apps ive ever opened on it is youtube and trailers.

still completely satisfied for airplay alone. i'd only wish for local storage which i'm sure is never gonna happen.

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My biggest complaint is the lack of an App Store. There are companies like AcornTV that have been trying to get on Apple TV for years. I've heard that an App Store would require a hardware upgrade, and couldn't be implemented into the current model.

I'd also like to see the ability to attach a webcam for Skype/Facetime video chat.

Maybe add Siri voice control. And a Universal Search would be great.

They'll definitely need hardware upgrades for 4K streaming.

And until they offer Amazon Prime and Vudu, they'll always be stuck in 2nd Place behind the Roku.

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Yeah, I was always curious if they were going to go the App Store route, but it seemed unlikely since it would be difficult to keep it iTunes exclusive like it is now (They'd almost have to allow Vudu, Cinemanow, Amazon, etc; on board). Skype/Facetime makes sense.

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oh, if you missed the apple event today, they announced this HBO Now service:

HBO Now:
"A stand-alone streaming service: HBO Now. Apple is the exclusive partner at launch."

"Coming in early April for $14.99 a month.
All original programming, past, present and future. No cable or satellite subscription. Just broadband connection and Apple device."

First month free....In time for Game of Thrones premiere

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I'm thinking that HBO Now is for US residents only. I wonder if I can subscribe to it like I do for Hulu Plus?

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fine print has US residents only unfortunately:

"HBO NOW℠ is accessible only in the U.S. and certain U.S. territories..."

http://www.apple.com/appletv/hbo-now/

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Thanks for the link! I think I will be able to sign up using my US iTunes account through my ATV. I only need to make sure that my account has sufficient funds.

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You'll be paying about $18.90 CAD, man! That's a bit much for HBO NOW, isn't it?

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I have to see if it's going to be worth it for me. Right now the only shows that I watch are Game of Thrones and True Detective.

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Yeah I understand. I was just joking about our joke of an exchange rate. :)
I'd consider giving it a shot if I had an ATV. Since I don't, I'll wait three months. I'd love to sign up for a couple months and binge-watch a ton of shows, but HBO NOW isn't a subscription I would keep active throughout the year, personally. I get more out of Hulu Plus right now.

Oh, and HBO Canada is owned by Bell & Shaw (of course...), so I don't think we'll get a proper Canadian version of HBO NOW for years, if ever. Or it'll be tied to a "premium edition" of CraveTV or SHOMI or some bullshit.

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Yeah, I have been getting my money worth with Hulu Plus even with our poor exchange rate ;)

I don't think we'll ever get HBO Now app but I have been thinking getting the Sling Dish and getting rid of Rogers cable. I heard that it works with Unblock-us.

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How does this usually work? Is it handled through iTunes billing? If you have credit on your Apple account, will iTunes deduct from the credit or bill your credit card in full?

You can often pick-up iTunes cards at 20% Off. If they'll deduct from credit, that'll bring the monthly price down to $12.

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Yes. I signed up last year to the WWE online using my US iTunes account billing since I had credit. They deduct from your account first and if there's not enough funds, they bill your credit card. Since they require US credit card, (I don't have it and can't use my Canadian), I just buy US iTunes cards and make sure that there's credit available for the deduction.

I'm pretty sure it would work the same way for HBO Now.

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i have a feeling billing will go through HBO.
For the first 3 months, it will only be viewable on AppleTV and iOS devices.

floodgates open after that.

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Apple said to introduce a subscription TV service before the end of this year. However, people expect the price to be in the $30 to $40 range per month and NBC is not one of the TV networks that would make their channel available.

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-said-...o-in-the-fall/

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presumably for Apple Devices only?

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Yup. For all IOS devices.

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Lots of rumors going around that the next gen AppleTV will be announced at WWDC in June. Along with the obvious hardware upgrades (more power/storage), there's expected to be Siri voice control, an App Store, and support for home automation devices.