{"id":6133,"date":"2019-01-09T07:15:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T07:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.styledeals.co.uk\/blog\/ces-2019-samsung-adds-rival-apples-itunes-to-smart-tvs\/"},"modified":"2019-01-09T07:15:07","modified_gmt":"2019-01-09T07:15:07","slug":"ces-2019-samsung-adds-rival-apples-itunes-to-smart-tvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styledeals.co.uk\/blog\/ces-2019-samsung-adds-rival-apples-itunes-to-smart-tvs\/","title":{"rendered":"CES 2019: Samsung adds rival Apple’s iTunes to smart TVs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Samsung has said that from spring 2019 its new smart TVs will include iTunes – software made by rival tech firm Apple.<\/p>\n

The move was “a true first”, senior Samsung executive Dave Das told the CES tech show in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

The service will offer sales and rentals of films and TV shows but not music. <\/p>\n

One analyst said the strategic move would benefit both companies. The deal comes ahead of Apple’s expected launch of a rival to Netflix.<\/p>\n

Besides access to iTunes, the smart TVs will also feature AirPlay 2 support – allowing users to stream videos, photos and music from Apple devices.<\/p>\n

Samsung’s previous generation of smart TVs will also gain the features via a firmware update.<\/p>\n

LG had earlier announced its new TVs would get AirPlay, but not iTunes. <\/p>\n

The BBC has contacted Apple to ask whether the iPhone-maker is paying Samsung to add iTunes.<\/p>\n

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It was a “fascinating” move, said Paolo Pescatore, an independent tech analyst.<\/p>\n

“Samsung has made numerous failed moves in video services, while Apple is still seeking to crack the TV landscape,” he said.<\/p>\n

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“For Apple, this suggests a change in focus of making its services available on rival platforms rather than tightly integrating it into its own devices.”<\/p>\n

Among Samsung’s other TV announcements at CES was the unveiling of a new range of QLED 8K TVs, including a 98in (249 cm) model.<\/p>\n

Tech at home<\/h2>\n

The South Korean tech giant also used its keynote press conference to debut a new range of home appliances.<\/p>\n

These range from front-loading washing machines with an app that “provides a recommended cycle depending on the specific items, item colours and level of dirt”.<\/p>\n

There was also a fridge that sends an alert to its owner’s phone if the door is left open.<\/p>\n

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Finally, the company announced several robots tailored for specific tasks.<\/p>\n

Bot Care, for instance is designed to check people’s blood pressure, pulse and heart rates.<\/p>\n

By placing a finger on the machine’s upturned face – an animated screen – Bot Care obtains its user’s vital signs.<\/p>\n

Samsung said it was also able to monitor sleep and track medicine intake.<\/p>\n

Other robots in the range have been designed to help customers in shops, purify indoor air and assist elderly or less mobile people when walking.<\/p>\n

Read and watch all our CES coverage at <\/i>bbc.com\/ces2019<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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