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It's possible, but right now it doesn't show me ads. I turn on the power and it goes to the last input. I doubt that it will happen because I don't think enoug
by mdasen 3y ago
It's possible, but right now it doesn't show me ads. I turn on the power and it goes to the last input.
I doubt that it will happen because I don't think enough people will buy Apple TVs and because I think adulterating an external input might be a bridge too far. It would be hard to integrate that into the experience without feeling really jarring.
I guess the problem I have with your comment is that it's the type of thing you could say about anything. Apple could decide to change the Apple TV interface to be 90% ads. Amazon could decide to disable HDMI ports on the TVs. Amazon could decide to stop making the Prime Video app for platforms that aren't Fire TVs. All streaming apps could decide that streaming is BS and go back to physical media. Net neutrality could go away and ISPs could mandate insecure connections where they could inject ads into stuff. The comment feels like the equivalent of "you can't prove god doesn't exist!"
Your comment isn't wrong, but it's also kinda useless. A person can buy an Apple TV today and enjoy its experience. Yes, that might change in the future. Our world is always changing and nothing you purchase will be good forever. However, from a practical standpoint, the Apple TV is offering a wonderful experience today and likely will for years to come. If I listen to your comment, why do anything because someone could come along and make it crap?
- amelius 3y agoDid you read the article? A user bought a Fire TV that was sort of OK, but then they remotely changed it so now it is showing more ads. Why is my scenario unlikely? It is just Fire TV taking it one step further. A predictable cat and mouse game.