Apple, Samsung, move to transform television

Yet more evidence of an app future for television as Apple approaches a deal to offer Time Warner TV shows via the Apple TV and recruits new talent to lead negotiations with media and cable companies in order to widen what it offers via its set top box. Meanwhile at the opposite end of the ring, Samsung has acquired intelligent TV pioneer, Boxee.

Apple v Samsung

Apple is reportedly closing in on a deal with Time Warner in which it will offer TV shows from that brand via the Apple TV. Bloomberg also claims the company has hired Peter Distad from US online video service, Hulu, to lead negotiations with broadcast and cable firms.