Amazon Fire Tablets are better than the dedicated Kindle app for iOS or Android. If you use the Kindle app on those platforms, you cannot buy audiobooks and ebooks on the device. Instead, it would be best if you used your web browser. On the other hand, Fire tablets can purchase digital content on their device, making them seriously good at reading comics, magazines, manga, and … [Read more...] about Here is another reason to buy a Fire Tablet
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All the hardware Apple announced during its 2021 Spring Loaded event
The Apple Spring Loaded event went off as planned and the company did have some really interesting stuff to show off. Some of those were anticipated while Apple did have something to surprise us with. Here is a lowdown of all that Apple announced today during its Spring Loaded event. AirTags The device relies on the FindMy network to locate lost items, which can be … [Read more...] about All the hardware Apple announced during its 2021 Spring Loaded event
Apple Releases iBooks StoryTime for the Apple TV
Apple has just unveiled a new app for the Apple TV called iBooks Storytime. It brings a modest selection of kid books to your television and each one has Read-Aloud functionality. There is an option to turn the narration off, so parents can read the book aloud to their child. The app, which comes with a free Dora the Explorer book, is designed for young children. Additional … [Read more...] about Apple Releases iBooks StoryTime for the Apple TV
Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
Amazon has followed through with their promise to remove all listings of Apple TV and Chromecast products on their website. This includes listings from third-party sellers, as well as used and previous-generation devices sold through Amazon’s marketplace. Amazon told 3rd party resellers earlier this month that it was going to discontinue the sale of both Apple TV and … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes All Chromecast and Apple TV Listings
Why I am Buying the New Apple TV
I have been using Apple TV since the company released the first version many years ago. The main decision to throw down with Apple was because I already owned an iPad and iPhone, and all of the television, movies and music I purchased on these mobile devices was easily accessible. The Airplay feature is another compelling reason, because I could watch Twitch videos or mirror … [Read more...] about Why I am Buying the New Apple TV
Does Apple TV Need an App Store?
There are many rumors swirling that Apple is poised to announce their 3rd generation TV box at the next World Wide Developers Conference in June. The big news is that finally Apple TV will get its own app store, giving users more options to install streaming services such as Twitch and who knows what else. Apple is expected to announce its next-generation Apple TV alongside … [Read more...] about Does Apple TV Need an App Store?
Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
Don't get me wrong, I'm always happier to pay less for things that I want --and it seems that every time I turn around, I think of another place I'd like to put an Apple TV. At the launch event held this morning, Apple was proud to announce that instead of the usual $99 being shelled out for the hardware --would-be customers can now expect to pay $69. This does make the … [Read more...] about Apple TV Gets Lower Price, No Hardware Upgrade
HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
First up at the Apple Event this morning was Tim Cook introducing the addition of HBO Now to their Apple TV line-up. While that news may not be unexpected, learning HBO Now will only be available for iOS based devices and Apple TV (at least at launch time) was a bit surprising. Good news for those of you with Apple TV, an iPad, or an iPhone --less so for those carrying an … [Read more...] about HBO Now Standalone App Launches Exclusively with Apple
HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Okay, it's still kind of sitting in the rumours phase, but it appears HBO is finally ready to launch their standalone subscription streaming service (supposedly called HBO Now). For many cord-cutters (meaning those of us who have cancelled our traditional cable television services) HBO was reason enough to hold out, particularly for fans of certain HBO programming (Game of … [Read more...] about HBO to Offer Standalone Streaming Service for $15/month
Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast
Chromecast is enjoying increasing support from app developers, which is good news for those of us with Android devices and the desire to make them interact with our televisions. Thanks to recent updates, this capability has been added to: Twitch.tv, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, iHeartRadio, and DramaFever. What will you enjoy with these apps? With the three … [Read more...] about Disney, Twitch.tv and Others Added to Chromecast