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ABC News now available on Apple TV in Europe & Scandinavia, no subscription required

ABC News, which was added to Apple TV in the U.S. last year as a dedicated channel, has now made it across the Atlantic to Europe and Scandinavia, reports iFun. The channel offers both live and recorded shows, including local news broadcasts from a number of US cities, handy for expat residents and anyone interested in an American take on the news.

ABC first made it to Apple TV in 2013 with a Watch ABC channel, but it required a cable subscription to view it. ABC News is free to view. The company revealed last year that Apple TV owners watch 50% more live ABC News video than desktop and mobile users combined.

ABC News has featured exclusive interviews with both Tim Cook (including a fun moment) and Jony Ive.

Updated thanks to reader comments that it is also available in the UK, France, Sweden and Hungary, so likely across the region.

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  1. And Brazil…

  2. benjaminmumford - 9 years ago

    And in the UK

    • Craig Solo (@craigsolo) - 9 years ago

      It’s actually always been available in the UK. To access the US selection of apple tv apps in the UK just change your store in the settings to the US store and you’ll see all the apps. Some don’t work but most do like CBSN, Yahoo Screen, ABC News, CNBC etc..

  3. liontor - 9 years ago

    Also in Hungary.

  4. joh05gra - 9 years ago

    Sweden also.

  5. qtnet - 9 years ago

    It is also available in Mexico free of charge.

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