Apple starts offering free 4K upgrades for purchased TV shows
Apple is now providing free 4K resolution upgrades for a selection of previously purchased TV shows within the Apple TV app.
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Apple began offering free 4K upgrades for select purchased TV shows in the Apple TV app. This update applied to nearly 50 titles.
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- Primary Driver: Apple is now providing free 4K resolution upgrades for a selection of previously purchased TV shows within the Apple TV app.
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Apple has begun offering free 4K upgrades for select purchased TV shows. This update allows users to access higher-resolution versions of content they already own through the Apple TV app.
Coverage from Tom's Guide indicates that nearly 50 TV shows have received these upgrades. Other reporting on the move comes from 9to5Mac, FlatpanelsHD, The Mac Observer, and Apple World Today.
Future developments depend on whether Apple expands the list of titles eligible for these free resolution upgrades.
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Apple starts offering free 4K upgrades for purchased TV shows 9to5Mac · 90d ago broke it first
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How many shows are currently receiving 4K upgrades?
According to Tom's Guide, nearly 50 TV shows have been upgraded.
Where can these upgrades be accessed?
The upgrades are available within the Apple TV app.
Is this upgrade available for all purchased content?
Coverage specifies that the free upgrades apply to select titles.
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