According to Appleosophy David Becker, “After trying that feature Thursday morning, it does not appear as though that feature is no longer available.” Source: Appleosophy
As for now, the ESPN app still lets users subscribe to ESPN+ or just let non-members watch free clips on the third-generation Apple TV.įor the ABC News app, although it doesn’t offer a membership it used to allow users to stream a 24/7 feed of ABC News. Or use AirPlay to stream from iOS to supported devices.īoth apps are owned by Disney, and this is why they’re losing support together. Watch on Apple TV 4K or HD, iPhone & iPad. 4, ESPN/ABC News will no longer be available on this device. Now, ABC News and ESPN are joining this continually growing list.Īs spotted by Appleosophy, both ESPN and ABC News apps will lose support for the third-generation Apple TV starting October 4, according to messages in its apps on the set-top box. Almost a decade later, more and more apps are dropping support for this Apple set-top box.
The third-generation Apple TV was launched in 2012.
