About Kirk Hiner

Kirk Hiner has been writing for the Apple web since 1997, having served as editor of Applelinks and the Technology Tell Apple Channel. In addition to his work with BEST Apple TV, Kirk currently contributes to Mac Gamer HQ and Pure Nintendo. He lives with his wife and three children in small-town Ohio where the land is cheap and the air is (relatively) clean.

Author Archives: Kirk Hiner

Channels

Spectrum TV Essentials streaming service coming to Apple TV

February 20th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

Charter Communications announced today that Spectrum Internet Essentials will be available for $14.99 a month by the end of March.

Games

Barbearian is proof that some games are best on Apple TV

February 19th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

The iPhone screen is certainly capable of handling the visual intensity of Barbearian, but only the Apple TV can give this game the scope it requires.

Apps

BEST Apple TV Apps: Weather Live°

February 17th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

A universal purchase for tvOS and iOS with Apple Watch functionality, Weather Live° provides clear weather reports on your Apple TV with just enough detail.

Apps

Condé Nast serves up Bon Appétit for Apple TV

February 16th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

Bon Appétit for Apple TV provides streaming food content "... made by people who love cooking and eating more than anything else."

Apps

Forecast Bar puts the weather right on your Apple TV home screen

February 15th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

Most Apple TV weather apps require you to navigate to and launch the app. Forecast Bar displays your weather information right at the top of the home screen.

Apps

Report: Apple streaming service will not be launching soon

February 14th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

Apple will reportedly preview their original video programming on March 25th but won't launch their streaming service until this summer or fall.

Apps

What’s new for Apple TV, February 14th, 2019

February 14th, 2019 | by Kirk Hiner

It's Valentine's Day, and that means indie horror films and collectible dolls! Other new Apple TV apps this week feature spring screensavers and gaming tips.