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Techday NZ
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Techday NZ
LG offers affordable Apple TV+ monthly rate on smart TVs
LG Electronics is providing LG Smart TV owners in New Zealand with an opportunity to access Apple TV+ for three months at NZD $3.99 per month until 7 July 2025. The offer covers unlimited streaming of Apple Originals and other content through the Apple TV app found on compatible LG 4K and 8K Smart TVs from 2018 models onwards. Eligible devices also include lifestyle screen models such as StanbyME, StanbyME Go, LG MyView smart monitors, and LG CineBeam projectors. Apple TV+ features a range of programming, including drama and comedy series, documentaries, and family entertainment. Titles available to subscribers include the series Severance, sci-fi shows like Silo, comedies such as The Studio, and dramas including The Morning Show and Your Friends & Neighbours. Films available on the platform include The Gorge, The Instigators, Wolfs, The Family Plan, and more. Award-winning content for younger audiences, such as Jane, Stillwater, and Peanuts originals, is also part of the catalogue. LG positions its OLED TVs as compatible with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, enabling viewers to watch Apple TV+ content in 4K with advanced visual and audio features. LG's premium TVs also offer Filmmaker Mode, which is designed to preserve the content creator's intended viewing experience, and support titles mastered in Dolby Vision. "LG is committed to elevating the viewing experience by offering an extensive array of content and services, market leading picture quality and immersive audio. LG Smart users can access the full suite of content and services offered by LG Smart TVs with the versatile and user-friendly webOS platform," the company stated in the media release. The offer applies to LG 4K and 8K Smart TVs supporting webOS 4.5 (2019) through webOS25 (2025), StanbyME, StanbyME Go, UHD, and WQHD Smart devices. An internet connection and applicable subscriptions are required. LG noted that separate terms and privacy policies apply to Smart TV apps, and that LG ThinQ AI accounts are necessary for full access. The promotion is limited to new and qualified returning Apple TV+ subscribers and is restricted to one offer per TV and Apple account. At the end of the three-month period, plans automatically renew at NZD $14.99 per month unless cancelled. The offer cannot be combined with other promotions that provide access to the same service. LG's webOS platform, which has underpinned LG TVs for over a decade, is highlighted as a flexible user interface that allows customers to navigate and customise their viewing experience. The company emphasised its commitment to expanding its content and services ecosystem via global partnerships, and indicated that webOS will be central to future growth across devices and experiences. Alongside Apple TV+, LG also promotes LG Channels, its proprietary free streaming service. LG Channels provides a range of live and on-demand content, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, comedy, and anime. The app is accessible across different LG screens, including automotive and hotel TVs. LG stated that, "Apple TV+ is renowned for premium, award-winning drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. LG Smart TV owners can access Apple TV+ content including the cultural phenomenon Severance, hit sci-fi favourites like Silo, acclaimed comedies like The Studio, compelling dramas like The Morning Show and Your Friends & Neighbours, and global hit films including The Gorge, The Instigators, Wolfs, The Family Plan and more. Apple TV+ also offers award-winning series for kids and families including Jane and Stillwater, and beloved Peanuts originals." Full terms and conditions for the offer are available through the Apple TV app. Renewal, cancellation, and privacy terms are governed by Apple's standard subscriber policies.
Web Release
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
LG STREAMING WEEK BRINGS EXCEPTIONAL DEALS FOR UAE CUSTOMERS
LG Electronics today announced Streaming Week, a global promotion running from May 19 through June 30, 2025, that will deliver exceptional content offers and special deals to LG TV owners in markets worldwide. The initiative provides customers with access to region-specific promotions designed to enhance their viewing experience across LG's television portfolio. Available in the UAE, the deals feature many of LG's strong streaming partners such as Shahid, OSN+, and Yango Play. Each streaming service offers customers access to extensive curated content libraries. The promotional offers include: one complimentary month of Shahid, two months at 50% off from OSN+, and three months free from Yango Play. The offer will be available on LG TVs that are running webOS4.5 to webOS25 models, including 4K and 8K Smart TVs, StanbyME, StanbyME Go and the LG Smart Monitor. To access the offer, all that the user has to do is click the LG Streaming Week banner on the webOS Home page and then select the partner banner that they are keen on using. Once the streaming partner is selected, they will be given a voucher via QR code, which the user can redeem to use the service. This initiative reflects LG's commitment to enhancing customer value through strategic partnerships that expand access to premium entertainment. By combining cutting-edge hardware with exceptional streaming deals, LG makes quality content more accessible and affordable across the region. LG TVs leverage innovative features including intuitive controls, AI-powered recommendations, and smart home integration, delivering personalized entertainment experiences that seamlessly connect with modern lifestyles. Whether you're a movie buff, a binge-watcher, or someone who loves discovering new content, LG Streaming Week ensures that your entertainment needs are met with convenience and affordability. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to unlock premium content and elevate your viewing experience. For more information about LG Streaming Week and participating partners, visit
Korea Herald
17-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
LG, Samsung face off in growing portable TV market
LG's early lead in portable TV market faces new challengers Global tech giants LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics are ramping up innovation to capture a growing demand for portable TVs. LG, which pioneered the category with its StanbyME series, now faces a challenge from Samsung's official entry into the segment. Adding further pressure, Chinese rivals are also making inroads with new wireless models. LG and Samsung are pursuing contrasting strategies to dominate the market, according to industry sources. LG is leading with user-centric innovations such as full wireless connectivity, touchscreen control and detachable functionality, while Samsung is betting on artificial intelligence-driven personalization, high-end display quality and modular design. LG launched the world's first wireless mobile TV, StandbyMe, in 2021. Its successor, StandbyMe 2, continues to enjoy strong demand — the initial batch of 1,000 units sold out in just 38 minutes during its first live-stream sales event in February. Building on this momentum, the home appliances maker has recently unveiled the Smart Monitor Swing, expanding its product lineup. The Swing model features a flexible monitor arm that allows users to adjust the screen tilt and orientation and includes a wheeled stand for easy movement across home and office spaces. It also supports touch functionality, reinforcing LG's strategy to cement its leadership in the mobile display market by diversifying into monitors. Samsung, a relative latecomer, has entered the race with its Moving Style brand. This lineup combines the tech giant's smart monitors with mobile stands and is available with various screen specs including Neo QLED, OLED, QLED and UHD — all under 55 inches. The company promotes a customizable approach, allowing users to select resolution, size, color and stand type. According to Samsung, over 80 percent of its smart monitor sales in the fourth quarter last year were from the Moving Style series, underscoring the strong consumer response. Earlier this month, Samsung added OLED options to the Moving Style series, aiming to differentiate itself from LG's LCD-based StanbyME models. Affordability is another key element in Samsung's strategy. Its 27-inch Moving Style 2024 model is priced at around 400,000 won ($286), roughly one-third the price of LG's StanbyME 2, which retails at 1.29 million won. However, the OLED version of the Moving Style costs 1.8 million won, reflecting the premium panel's higher cost. One limitation, however, is that Samsung's Moving Style models still require a power outlet, making them less mobile than LG's battery-powered alternatives. Lim Sung-taek, head of Korea sales and marketing at Samsung Electronics, said in a press briefing in March that a 'fully wireless version is in development,' hinting at a more confrontation with LG. Chinese manufacturers are also entering the scene. TCL unveiled its A300W frame-style TV in November last year and followed up with a wheeled model at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Hisense, another major Chinese player, upgraded its Canvas TV lineup with mobile stands to compete in the segment. Industry sources say the appeal of mobile TVs lies in their versatility for younger consumers, such as single households and newlyweds, who seek flexible content consumption anywhere in their living space. Wireless connectivity and mobility are no longer seen as mere features but as transformative factors in viewing behavior. 'The market is now clearly centered on wireless and portable features,' said an industry source, who requested anonymity. 'LG and Samsung are setting the pace, but Chinese TV makers are adding new momentum. Going forward, we can expect intensified competition focused on advanced functions and personalized user experiences.'
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
LG smart TVs get Xbox app in beta for gaming without console: Details here
LG Electronics has announced the arrival of the Xbox app on a select range of its smart televisions. This move followed South Korean electronics maker's partnership with Xbox in January this year. With the app, users can access Microsoft's Xbox game library and play eligible games without requiring a console. The Xbox app will be available through the LG Gaming Portal and LG Apps on LG TVs and select smart monitors running webOS 24 and newer versions. It will also soon be available on StanbyME screens, confirmed the company. To play eligible games, a subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is required. 'Conveniently accessible from the Gaming Portal and the LG Apps, the Xbox app enables LG TV owners to jump straight into gameplay from day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, launching hundreds of titles from Activision, Bethesda, Blizzard, Mojang, Xbox Game Studios and more – with just a compatible controller,' LG Electronics said in a press note. ALSO READ: The Xbox cloud gaming service is currently not available in India. According to LG, the Xbox app is available in over 25 countries – including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA. The Xbox app in beta is available on 2022 LG OLED TVs and 2023 OLED, QNED, NanoCell and UHD TVs – provided they have been updated to software version 23.20.01 or higher. Highlighting the benefits of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, LG Electronics said that the membership enables users to explore a dynamic line-up of games, from action-packed titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to popular games like Avowed, South of Midnight, and upcoming releases like Towerborne. With Game Pass Ultimate, users can also stream a select catalogue of games they already own. In related news, Microsoft recently introduced a series of updates to the Xbox platform, aimed at improving the gaming experience across mobile devices, consoles and other streaming platforms. Among the notable improvements is the upcoming ability to purchase games, Game Pass subscriptions and add-on content directly through the Xbox app on Android and iOS. Another significant update involves Xbox Remote Play, which is being expanded to additional platforms. Gamers will soon be able to stream their console games through web browsers on mobile devices, as well as on Samsung and Amazon Fire TV devices. With Xbox app arrival on its smart TVs, LG Electronics joins the list.
