Thanks to the new Apple TV, cord cutting is even easier. When you're ready to unwind, here's some great ways to catch up on your favorite TV show or watch the latest movie.
For those looking for an alternative to standard television services.
Sling TV is a solid option for watching the shows, sporting events, and channels you love on your iPhone or iPad. But, now you can check out Sling TV for your Apple TV making your favorite live television and on-demand shows only a click away.
Why we love it
Sling TV on Apple TV is a great alternative to traditional television services. The app is clean, crisp, and simple to use. The channel and show options are extensive with something for everyone in the house.
STARZ is a premium cable channel that now has their own standalone app. You can use the app with a cable subscription or just subscribe through the app itself. You'll get full access to the STARZ library, which includes some interesting original content, full-length movies, and even full downloads so you can watch anything without having a data connection. New content is added every week, so you're guaranteed to find something fresh and exciting each time you check the app.
Why we love it
STARZ is home to some great original series and movies, so we love being able to access the content without necessarily having a cable subscription, even though the app works with that too. Plus full downloads is a rather nice feature that the other services don't offer.
You have HBO NOW or Showtime and don't need another premium channel sub
Fuel Your Techie Brain
When it's time to eat, there's no need to slave in the kitchen or even pickup a takeout menu. With these apps, you can order some grub without getting up from the couch.
For those Apple TV users that enjoy Papa John’s pizza.
You are all relaxed on the couch watching an awesome movie or playing an exciting game on Apple TV when hunger strikes. With the Papa John’s Pizza app, you can now just pause what you are doing, order a fresh, tasty pizza, and get right back to the fun.
Why we love it
The Papa John’s Pizza app on Apple TV just makes sense. You can look at the menu with everything from pizzas to drinks to desserts, order favorites you have saved, check out easily with a click, and never leave the couch, well, not until your tasty pie arrives of course.
GrubHub Food Delivery & Takeout is something true couch potatoes have been dreaming about. Order your favorite foods with an Apple Remote and then watch your favorite show or film from the same screen. Not included: the walk to the door.
Why we love it
Just imagine ordering your favorite foods from your television. Yes, the future is here.
For TWiT fans who want to chat with fellow viewers while watching.
Along with being able to view recorded content, the live view offers a fun feature. You can view a live chat overlay and comment with the onscreen keyboard, the Remote app keyboard, or a Bluetooth keyboard. You can skip and scrub through shows with the Siri Remote’s touchpad or your voice.
Why we love it
While you'll need to spend just a bit, TWiT on TV is worth it. The live chat overlay is fun and adds new level of community to the network. It's also great to be able to choose a stream quality for recorded shows. When live, the app will use an adaptive bitrate to deliver the highest quality video.
