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Hi, Janet. It’s not really a cable replacement, especially if you want live TV. It’s more of a streaming content hub — it runs apps that can stream content from various sources based on having a subscription account (Netflix, Amazon Prime video, HBO, Crave, etc…) — and you can rent and buy both movies and TV episodes/seasons directly from Apple. When Apple’s own streaming service comes out in the fall (Apple TV+) then the Apple TV will be the hub where you can also access that content — with a subscription. Expect to see Disney+ on the Apple TV when it come to Canada as well. Cheers, Brad.
I’ve looked at several reviews andApple TV site but none say what it streams other than movies. Does it replace conventional TV service providers with the commercial channels and the public broadcasters?
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