Almost exactly two years after abruptly pulling the plug on its Apple TV app, Vimeo is making a comeback on the platform with a brand-new experience built from the ground up.Here’s what’s new this time around.The company says the new app is faster, more reliable, and offers a redesigned interface focused on discovery and playback controls.
There’s a revamped Watch section featuring hand-picked content from Vimeo’s curation team, plus a new “Saved” tab that organizes your personal library, Liked videos, Watch Later list, and On Demand purchases.Playback also gets a boost with new features like chapters, language selection, and playback speed controls.Here is the full announcement, sent via e-mail this morning to Vimeo users: For longtime users, this update marks a pretty big reversal.
Vimeo discontinued its TV apps, including for Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku, back in June 2023, citing a shift in focus toward business and creative tools.At the time, Vimeo’s pitch was that users should cast from their phones instead.Now, with the return of the Apple TV app, Vimeo seems to be acknowledging that its audience still wants a proper lean-back viewing experience on the big screen.
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