As part of its WWDC 2020 keynote today, Apple has introduced Foundation, its original TV show based on the novel with the same name from Issac Asimov. The introduction included a dramatic new trailer, introducing viewers to a science fiction drama to join other current hits like Amazon's The Expanse. The series will arrive in 2021, but you can watch the trailer now.
An iOS update revealed details about Apple's next several "bundle offer" and "bundle subscription" deals for Apple products and service. An update for iOS 13.5.5 beta showed that the company is preparing several bundles in the near future. Bundle offer and subscription code did not get specific on which products and/or services would be offered, but clues from the last mention of such terms give us a bit of an indication of what's coming soon.
A leak this week suggests a new Apple TV 4K device is about to be released and/or could be released at any time. This isn't entirely shocking, given code appearances of a new 4K Apple TV device in tvOS 13.4 beta back in February of this year. But it's nice to know that Apple's pushing forward with the device that'd make quarantine during global pandemic a slightly easier sort of never-ending event with which we must deal.
Hulu users reported issues with the streaming video service starting early this morning in the United States and in some regions abroad. Starting at around 4AM Central Time, reports began to appear on social networks and on systems like DownDetector. Reports began to ramp up significantly at around 7AM Central Time, and persisted for at least a couple of hours after that peak.
If you're one of the many people who plan to sign up for WarnerMedia's upcoming HBO Max streaming service and you also own an Apple device, then the company has some good news for you: its latest distribution deal. Under this deal, HBO Max will be available across Apple's ecosystem of devices when it launches in May, as well as in the Apple TV app, according to a new report.
HBO will no longer axe support for certain older Apple TV models for its HBO GO and HBO NOW apps at the end of the month, though the reprieve is only temporary. The streaming provider gave some customers an unpleasant surprise earlier this month, when it announced that it was retiring support for Apple's older set-top boxes.
If you're watching HBO GO or HBO NOW on your Apple TV, it might be time to consider an upgrade, as the streaming services confirm that support for some hardware is being phased out. The news comes only days after HBO announced it would be releasing dozens of TV shows and movies for free streaming during the coronavirus pandemic.
A glut of new Apple hardware and features have been revealed by leaked iOS 14 code, including details on the so-called iPhone 9, an update to the iPad Pro, and other devices the company looks set to announce in 2020. It's unclear at this stage when Apple might be unveiling its new hardware, and at what venue: a rumored event at the end of March looks increasingly unlikely given the coronavirus situation.
Do you like the spirit of battle royale games but can't quite get into the highly competitive titles like Fortnite and Apex Legends? That's where a new Apple Arcade game called Butter Royale comes in. The mobile game tasks players with competing to be the last one standing, but the gameplay is fundamentally different from other battle royale games.
Apple may be gearing up to launch a new Apple TV 4K model, at least based on a recent examination of the tvOS 13.4 beta code. According to the report, the code contains a reference to a new Apple TV model -- likely a prototype -- that is apparently being tested with the latest beta software. The leak indicates that this possibly new Apple TV model will feature more powerful hardware.
LG may be all out on Android when it comes to smartphones but smart home devices are pretty much fair game for all other platforms. Although it does support Google's services LG has begun courting users from the other camp lately. Last year, it boasted to having the first TVs to get HomeKit support and AirPlay 2 and while not exactly a first, the company is adding Apple TV to the list of features that Apple fans can expect from its 2019 smart TV line-up.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the actress best known for her roles on Seinfeld and Veep, has penned a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV+, according to a new report. This is the first time the actress has signed such a deal with a streaming service, adding yet another well-known face to Apple's roster of stars. Under this deal, Louis-Dreyfus will reportedly both star in and executive produce shows for the service.