2016, 2017 LG smart TVs get scaled-down 'Apple TV+' app

Bartłomiej Wiśniowski

Select 2016 and 2017 LG smart TVs are getting a scaled-down version of the Apple TV+ app. The app is showing up in some countries in Europe. Its interface is similar to the standard Apple TV app, but it only has access to Apple TV+ content. You won't be able to access the iTunes Store and Watch Now tabs. There are only three tabs in the app: Apple TV+, Search, and Settings. 

The full Apple TV app lets you access Apple TV+ and à-la-carte ‌Apple TV‌ Channels, iTunes libraries, and buy or rent from the iTunes Store.

Source: MacRumors

Daniel Craig's story of Being James Bond is coming to Apple TV

Fans of Daniel Craig and James Bond take note! Being James Bond, from Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), will be exclusively available to stream on the Apple TV app as a free rental ahead of the theatrical release of the upcoming 25^th film in the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die.

In this special 45-minute retrospective, Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15-year adventure as James Bond. Customers in over 30 countries and regions around the globe can rent the film for free and stream it exclusively on the Apple TV app from September 7 to October 7.

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Apple TV on Xbox Series X/S get Dolby Vision

Microsoft & Spotify

The Apple TV on the Xbox Series X/S is getting improved visuals with the added support for Dolby Vision. Of course, you'll need a Dolby Vision-compatible display to get this feature to work, and you need to be an Apple TV+ subscriber. There will be a Dolby Vision logo on a show or movie's description page if the title and setup support it. Shows like Ted Lasso and Mythic Quest are available in Dolby Vision. To activate the feature on your Xbox, head to Settings > General > TV display options > Video Modes.

On other entertainment app news on the Xbox, Spotify video podcasts are available on the console. Shows like The Misfits have video podcasts on the platform. You can play the videos in the background or keep it running while you play games. You can also control playback via the Spotify app on your phone or tablet.

Source: Engadget

YouTube will no longer support 2012 Apple TV

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If you still use the third-generation Apple TV released in 2012, you should know that YouTube will no longer natively support this set-top box. The app is dropping support for this Apple TV in early March, but if you use AirPlay, you can still stream YouTube from your iPhone or iPad. YouTube will continue to support the fourth-gen Apple TV HD and fifth-gen Apple TV 4K.

Source: The Verge