Apple adds new channels to Apple TV ahead of major upcoming refresh
 

Apple adds new channels to Apple TV ahead of major upcoming refresh
http://c2.bgr.com/2014/03/1318841829...07_b.jpg?w=581In the past few months, rumors have been heating up that Apple will begin taking TV more seriously with a refreshed Apple TV. Apple has been negotiating*with Comcast about the next-generation Apple TV, and*earlier this month, Comcast*hinted in FCC filings that Apple is working on a set-top box. According to respected analyst*Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will release an updated Apple TV later this year.*In advance of this rumored launch, 9to5Mac is reporting that Apple has added three new channels to its current Apple TV:*A&E, The History Channel, and Lifetime. This brings popular*shows such as*Duck Dynasty and Pawn Stars to Apple TV customers. While a subscription is required, 9to5Mac **tes that you can watch the most recent episodes of popular shows for free.*Apple is smart to be making these partnerships new — if it wants to compete in the living room,*customers will expect to be able to watch all the shows and channels they currently watch.

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