Apple has pushed out several new content channels across many countries to the Apple TV, as noted by several readers. Here’s the breakdown of the new channels across the world:
- Viaplay has been added to the Apple TV in Scandinavia (which is comprised of Denmark, Sweden, Norway) and Finland. Viaplay is comprised of local sports content, films, and TV shows.
- Stan has been added in Australia, and it contains localized TV shows, films, and content for kids.
- The WWE Wrestling Network has been added to Apple TVs in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The network first launched in several countries, including the United States in Canada, for the Apple TV in February.
- Bandai, a localized, subscription-based digital network, has been added to the Apple TV in Japan.
Last week, Apple rolled out CBS Sports and USA Now channels in the United States. Apple is expected to announce new Apple TV hardware in June at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, complete with an App Store and redesigned Remote.
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WWE network is not available in Canada as a standlone app. It is only available through cable subscription with stripped down version.
The Apple TV continues to be a joke for UK audiences. No BBC iPlayer, Amazon Video, 4OD, ITV, Demand 5 or MUBI make it a total irrelevance. Hopefully the soon to be announced ATV replacement will finally add an app store.
Thanks for the heads up about WWE Network. It will just make it a bit more convenient to watch. Btw, for people who can’t access WWE Network due to geo restriction like me, you can use UnoTelly or Unblock-us tools to get it in your country.