![]() ![]() Most of the big traditional electronics brands rely on their smart TVs to deliver onboard streaming services. Or Amazon Fire Stick is more frequently updated and can access many, many more apps. Samsung and other Blu-ray players have apps for Netflix, Hulu and other major steaming services, but a dedicated Will also allow Apple users to broadcast from iPhones to TVs using AirPlay 2, but only Samsung TVs get access to an actual iTunes app. It's the first non-Apple device, apart from a PC, that will do this. ![]() "The market's increase in streaming and (Samsung's) imminent integration of both AirPlay and iTunes into its TV streaming platform directly mitigates the need for a player." Apple and Samsung, together on TVsĪnnounced a partnership with Samsung allowing users to access the iTunes store on the company's "Samsung's exit is likely a combination of all (these) clining sales with little outlook for ASP (average selling price) increases, leading to lower margins," said Stephen Baker, vice president of industry analysis at NPD Group. In 2018 there were almost 1.5 million fewer Blu-ray players sold than the two years before. It will surprise nobody that overall sales of Blu-ray players are on the decline (see the chart below, per NPD). Last year, Samsung had 37 percent of units sold, followed byĪt 13 percent, according to data from market research firm NPD Group.ġ0 best-selling Blu-ray players including an unnamed refurbished model as number one, with the other slots filled by Sony players. Was a relatively niche brand, Samsung has been the leader in Blu-ray player sales for the past three years. Samsung's move comes almost 12 months after Oppo discontinued its entire AV line, including its well-received Blu-ray players. When I inquired further as to why, the only response was: "We will continue to sell through existing inventory." "Samsung will no longer introduce new (1080p) Blu-ray or 4K Blu-ray player models in the US market," a Samsung spokesperson told me last week. But I can't help but wonder how long the Blu-ray format can survive without the Big S. Some experts say that Samsung's new partnership with Apple had an influence on the decision. Samsung made the first 4K Blu-ray player, the UDB-K8500, and still makes plenty of high-end TVs, so as a Blu-ray player reviewer, its exit came as a surprise to me. One result is that the popularity of cheapĪre on the rise, while Blu-ray player sales are declining.īut people still continue to buy disc players, and 4K Blu-ray delivers best audio and video quality you can buy in home video - without the need for a fast Internet connection. Whether it's the latest artist or the hip new show on Netflix, streaming media is the norm today, and owning a streaming movie is more convenient than ever, thanks to digital copies and services like Movies Anywhere. ![]() If you're looking for the canary in the video-disc coal mine, it doesn't get any bigger than this. Announced last week that it was no longer producing new 1080p or 4K ![]()
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