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Overview of the Apple TV app

Apple TV app

The Apple TV app is a media player application developed by Apple Inc. for viewing television shows and films. It is available on various Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV hardware. The app serves as a hub for users to access content from multiple streaming services, purchase or rent movies and TV shows, and access Apple's own original content through Apple TV+.

History

The Apple TV app was first introduced in December 2016 as part of the tvOS 10.1 update for the Apple TV set-top box. It was later expanded to other Apple devices, including iOS and macOS, to provide a unified experience across the Apple ecosystem. The app was designed to simplify the process of finding and watching content by aggregating offerings from various streaming services into a single interface.

Features

The Apple TV app offers several features to enhance the viewing experience:

Watch Now: A personalized section that recommends content based on the user's viewing habits and preferences. It includes the "Up Next" feature, which allows users to continue watching shows and movies they have started.

Library: Users can access their purchased or rented content from the iTunes Store in the Library section.

Search: The app provides a search function to find specific titles, actors, or genres across all available services.

Channels: Apple TV Channels allow users to subscribe to premium networks like HBO, Showtime, and Starz directly through the app, without needing separate apps or accounts.

Apple TV+: The app is the exclusive home for Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service for original content, including series, films, and documentaries.

Availability

The Apple TV app is available in over 100 countries and regions. It is pre-installed on Apple devices and can be downloaded from the App Store for devices that do not have it pre-installed. In addition to Apple devices, the app is also available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, and Amazon Fire TV.

User Interface

The user interface of the Apple TV app is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. It features a clean layout with sections for "Watch Now," "Library," "Search," and "Settings." The app supports Siri voice commands for hands-free navigation and content discovery.

Related pages

Gallery

Apple TV Logo
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-== Arsenic Biochemistry ==
+{{Short description|Overview of the Apple TV app}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-Arsenic is a chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33. It is a metalloid, which means it has properties of both metals and non-metals. Arsenic is known for its toxicity, but it also plays a role in biochemistry, particularly in certain microorganisms and in the context of environmental and health sciences.
+==Apple TV app==
+The '''Apple TV app''' is a media player application developed by [[Apple Inc.]] for viewing television shows and films. It is available on various Apple devices, including the [[iPhone]], [[iPad]], [[Mac]], and [[Apple TV]] hardware. The app serves as a hub for users to access content from multiple streaming services, purchase or rent movies and TV shows, and access Apple's own original content through [[Apple TV+]].
-=== Chemical Properties ===
+===History===
-Arsenic is found in several allotropic forms, including yellow, black, and gray arsenic. The most stable form is gray arsenic, which has a metallic appearance. Arsenic commonly occurs in nature in the form of arsenide and in minerals such as arsenopyrite, orpiment, and realgar.
+The Apple TV app was first introduced in December 2016 as part of the [[tvOS]] 10.1 update for the Apple TV set-top box. It was later expanded to other Apple devices, including iOS and macOS, to provide a unified experience across the Apple ecosystem. The app was designed to simplify the process of finding and watching content by aggregating offerings from various streaming services into a single interface.
-=== Biological Role ===
+===Features===
-While arsenic is toxic to most life forms, some microorganisms have evolved to use arsenic in their metabolic processes. For example, certain bacteria can use arsenate (AsO₄³⁻) as a terminal electron acceptor in a process known as arsenic respiration. This ability allows these bacteria to thrive in environments with high arsenic concentrations, such as hydrothermal vents and arsenic-rich groundwater.
+The Apple TV app offers several features to enhance the viewing experience:
-=== Arsenic in Human Health ===
+* '''Watch Now''': A personalized section that recommends content based on the user's viewing habits and preferences. It includes the "Up Next" feature, which allows users to continue watching shows and movies they have started.
-Arsenic is a well-known poison, and chronic exposure to arsenic can lead to various health issues, including skin lesions, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with naturally high levels of arsenic in groundwater.
-==== Mechanism of Toxicity ====
+* '''Library''': Users can access their purchased or rented content from the [[iTunes Store]] in the Library section.
-Arsenic exerts its toxic effects by interfering with cellular respiration and enzyme function. It can substitute for phosphate in biochemical reactions, disrupting ATP production and energy metabolism. Arsenic also generates reactive oxygen species, leading to oxidative stress and cellular damage.
-==== Detoxification and Treatment ====
+* '''Search''': The app provides a search function to find specific titles, actors, or genres across all available services.
-The human body can detoxify arsenic to some extent by methylation, converting inorganic arsenic into less toxic organic forms such as monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) and dimethylarsinic acid (DMA). Chelation therapy is a treatment option for acute arsenic poisoning, using agents like dimercaprol to bind arsenic and facilitate its excretion.
-=== Environmental Impact ===
+* '''Channels''': Apple TV Channels allow users to subscribe to premium networks like [[HBO]], [[Showtime]], and [[Starz]] directly through the app, without needing separate apps or accounts.
-Arsenic contamination is a major environmental issue, particularly in areas with mining activities and industrial processes that release arsenic into the environment. Arsenic can accumulate in soil and water, posing risks to ecosystems and human health.
-== Also see ==
+* '''Apple TV+''': The app is the exclusive home for Apple TV+, Apple's subscription service for original content, including series, films, and documentaries.
-* [[Arsenic poisoning]]
-* [[Heavy metal toxicity]]
-* [[Bioremediation]]
-* [[Environmental chemistry]]
-{{Arsenic}}
+===Availability===
-{{Toxicology}}
+The Apple TV app is available in over 100 countries and regions. It is pre-installed on Apple devices and can be downloaded from the [[App Store (iOS)|App Store]] for devices that do not have it pre-installed. In addition to Apple devices, the app is also available on select [[smart TVs]], [[Roku]] devices, and [[Amazon Fire TV]].
-[[Category:Biochemistry]]
+===User Interface===
-[[Category:Toxicology]]
+The user interface of the Apple TV app is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. It features a clean layout with sections for "Watch Now," "Library," "Search," and "Settings." The app supports [[Siri]] voice commands for hands-free navigation and content discovery.
-[[Category:Environmental chemistry]]
+==Related pages==
+* [[Apple TV+]]
+* [[tvOS]]
+* [[iTunes Store]]
+* [[Apple Inc.]]
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:AppleTVLogo.svg|Apple TV Logo
+File:Tv-app-2016.png|Apple TV app interface
+</gallery>
+[[Category:Apple Inc. software]]
+[[Category:Streaming media systems]]
+[[Category:Television technology]]