This has been an eventful month for those interested in tracking developments in internet television distribution. Apple has announced that it's in discussions with numerous TV programmers to launch on online service by fall to play over Apple TV as well as Apple mobile devices. This announcement is hot on the heels of Apple's securing of an exclusive window for the HBO over-the-top service, HBO Now, and Verizon's deal to acquire programming from Awesomeness TV.

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