Originally published at: Amazon Officially Blocks 3rd Party Piracy Apps on Firestick/Fire TV
Amazon’s latest update is now blocking various 3rd party streaming apps on Firestick and Fire TV devices. After years of speculation and hints, the tech giant is now officially blocking what they deem “piracy apps” on all variations of Firestick and Fire TV with their latest update. Learn when and why these changes will be…
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How do i prevent this from happening on my firestick? What are the best generic alternatives?
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Troy has listed lots of alternatives to firesticks just search for the info but the block hasn’t happened yet so I would Waite and see before you jump
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“The Sun” LOL seems legit. This is equivalent to the NY Post in the US 
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I read this as well on slashdot last night.
If true I guess we’ll all be moving over to Onn devices!
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This sound like a definite escalation.
What’s happening now is more systematic and far-reaching. Amazon has formalized its partnership with ACE, which means the blocking will be based on ACE’s extensive intelligence about illegal streaming operations rather than Amazon having to discover problematic apps on its own.
ACE has been fighting digital piracy for years and maintains detailed databases of illegal streaming services, apps, and websites.
They know which apps are providing unauthorised access to Premier League matches, Hollywood films, and premium TV shows – and now they’re sharing that intelligence directly with Amazon.
So, it sounds like ACE will make the decisions. I wonder how far they will go. Will apps that don’t directly provide content like Tivimate and Stremio be included? As this rolls out it will be interesting to see how fire device sales are affected.
https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/amazon-blocking-dodgy-iptv-all-fire-tv/
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Ya gotta pay for a pipe dream hollywood fluff space program somehow….
I deleted it - thanks Ü
So, you are saying it is more trustworthy than the New York Times?
No the opposite. I was being sarcastic!
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I’ve been blocked on 2 apps so far…
Last year at this time they crack down on real debris accounts.i just hope that the folks that have amazing skills when it comes down to developing this stuff and how much credit I have for them we just got to stay in two steps ahead and anything I could ever do My hand is up
Android Open Source Boxes. Theese have no affiliation with Google tv like Onn boxes or ruled by other operating systems Amazon, Roku etc. Theese will never be touched by rules or outside sources. (AOSP) boxes my 2 favorites are Formuler then Ugoos.
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Which two?
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Is Google right behind? What is your next best box? Bang for the buck?
This came out in the uk last Friday, does anyone have any other information on this or is it a scam