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Do you use a set-top box? (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, etc...)

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Jan 08, 2019, 9:37 AM

Do you use a set-top box? (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, etc...)

So, the news that Apple is planning to bring iTunes and AirPlay support to Samsung TVs broke today and it made a lot of fans of both companies happy. The reasons for why Apple would do this are, of course, for Apple to know, but we did speculate on them a bit in this article, for those interested.

In any case, it's easy to assume that Apple TV hasn't been doing great, and Apple felt like it had to look for alternatives.

But is the Apple TV pressured by other set-top boxes, like Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast dongles, or is the set-top box actually redundant in the age of smart TVs and gaming consoles that can run Netflix and YouTube?

In other words — do you have any type of set-top box at home?

Do you have a set-top box (Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, etc.)

Yep and I love it!

64.74%

Yes, but I rarely use it, if ever.

9.36%

Nah.

25.9%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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