Gene Munster Gives Up on His TV-Made-by-Apple Dream

Of all professions, none is more curious than that of the Wall Street analyst who pontificates about Apple. Much has been written about them. Jokingly, they are compared to weathermen — except weathermen are more often right than Apple analysts are. While we’re talking about jokes, let’s talk about Gene Munster. One of the most famous — or, rather, infamous — analysts in Apple circles … Continue reading Gene Munster Gives Up on His TV-Made-by-Apple Dream

Rumor: Apple TV Will be Updated in the Summer

With a headlining announcement about HBO Now’s streaming service and speculation about cable and TV networks making themselves available on Apple TV, reports are surfacing that the platform will see a hardware refresh in a few months during the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference. The device, which saw a price cut from $99 to $69 (usually an indicator that something new is on the immediate horizon), … Continue reading Rumor: Apple TV Will be Updated in the Summer

WSJ Says Apple Will Offer 25 Channels; The Loop Says, ‘(Probably) Nope’

Hot on the heels of news about HBONow, The Wall Street Journal is reporting other content providers are jumping on board. The Journal reports that Apple will be offering a bundle of about 25 channels, including major networks “such as ABC, CBS and Fox”. The service will be available through the company’s iOS devices, including Apple TV. NBC, USA and Bravo, owned by NBCUniversal, are … Continue reading WSJ Says Apple Will Offer 25 Channels; The Loop Says, ‘(Probably) Nope’