Television

The Apple TV branding madness

You gotta feel for an average consumer who has to be nothing if not confused about the meaning of the "Apple TV" brand name. Is it just a media streamer or an app or both? if you suffix "Apple TV" with "+", it becomes a brand name for a new video-streaming service from Apple. One thing is certain: Tim Cook & Co. surely aren't making things any easier for non-techies who are left to figure this stuff out on their own.

How to get free access to Apple TV+

Apple TV+

Apple TV+, the iPhone maker’s original video service, began streaming November 1, 2019. It comes with a free seven-day trial for those who would like to sample what Apple TV+ has to offer, but that’s not the only free tier offered. Follow along with iDB as we show you all the ways you can get free access to Apple TV+, albeit for a limited time only.

HomeKit support for Smart TVs shown in action

Developer Khaos Tian has managed to add his Smart TV to the Home app on the iOS 12.2 beta by hacking Apple's HomeKit protocol. As a result, he's discovered, screenshotted and capture on video some of the upcoming HomeKit features for Smart TV integration and control.