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… Apple TV is the only major streaming service that doesn’t have an ad-supported tier yet, and Apple as a company has a huge devices business that allows it to pursue different priorities. This includes using Apple TV as an entry point to then resell other services. …
… The same bundle is already available directly from Apple TV and Peacock at the same price, with the option to choose a cheaper plan that includes Peacock with ads. …
Apple and Google are updating their smart home streaming devices to Thread 1.4. As first spotted by Matter Alpha and 9to5 Google, the latest spec has arrived on compatible Apple TVs in the tvOS 27 developer beta and the Google TV Streamer through a software update. …
… Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Sugar 200 00977F f.jpg?quality=90&strip=all Sugar Streaming on Apple TV on June 19th Sugar is an outlier in Apple TV’s lineup in that it’s definitely a sci-fi show, but it’s also a bit of a secret. …
… What happens next Apple TV remains the only major streaming service that doesn’t offer an ad-supported subscription — though questions remain about how long it will hold out. Apple currently shows ads during live broadcasts like Major League Soccer games. …
… While nearly every subscription service seems steadfastly focused on appealing to as many potential customers as possible, Apple TV is simply a place for good TV. Signs point to that potentially changing in the future, but for now the service is the closest thing streaming has to a prestige home.
… The show may have changed, but its importance for Apple hasn’t. Ted Lasso season 4 starts streaming on Apple TV on August 5th.
… Now, they’re starting to fight back: Monet is just one of a number of home screen replacements or launchers, as they’re called among Android enthusiasts that takes cues from Apple TV to bring a new sense of minimalism to Google’s streaming platform. …
… Apple similarly raised prices across its devices, including its Apple TV set-top box, in June.
… LG’s webOS platform also grants access to a wide range of streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and more, while support for Amazon Alexa lets you control the TV with your voice. It also supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast, so you can easily stream from your phone or other devices.