Facebook discontinues Watch app on Apple TV

Source: 9to5Mac

The Facebook Watch app on the Apple TV is no more. The company confirmed with 9to5Mac that it no longer supports the tvOS platform, even though, strangely enough, it gets a new logo, and the app still appears on the App Store. If you update to the latest app version, you'll no longer get access to it. Instead, you see a message saying the app "is no longer available." It'll mention that you can watch the videos on Facebook's site. However, since tvOS doesn't have a browser, you can only watch Facebook videos when you use AirPlay from another Apple device.

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