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Apple Announces Original TV Streaming Service 'Apple TV+'
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In this case there really isn't ecosystem advantage. Apple's service will be in other devices, other services are in Apple's devices.
who knew the Apple credit card would be the highlight of the event and that tv would be the least interesting part.
I didn't learn anything new about Apple's tv efforts. They signed up a bunch of big stars. They are doing their own subscription service - no price announced.
They revamped the Apple TV yet again. Nothing earth shattering at all. Just that you can click on Billions and sign up for showtime from there in a click or two. They still don't have many content owners on board.
I didn't learn anything new about Apple's tv efforts. They signed up a bunch of big stars. They are doing their own subscription service - no price announced.
They revamped the Apple TV yet again. Nothing earth shattering at all. Just that you can click on Billions and sign up for showtime from there in a click or two. They still don't have many content owners on board.
Once everything comes out, then we can sort through the bundles/packages and the costs. Right now, it is all general until we get to the specifics.
Everyone is for sale in the content business. They have a very respectful list of writers, directors, and actors for their service. I don't think your comment is based on anything factual.
Variety sums it up - taken from their app on apple’s news app 
Many Hollywood heavyweights flocked to Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters to help reveal the tech giant’s revamped steaming service Apple TV+ on Monday — but one such legend was so polarizing he became a national trending topic on Twitter for simply showing his face.
Many Hollywood heavyweights flocked to Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters to help reveal the tech giant’s revamped steaming service Apple TV+ on Monday — but one such legend was so polarizing he became a national trending topic on Twitter for simply showing his face.
I think today’s event was just a taster for these shows and movies, more will probably be ready by the time Apple TV+ launches in the fall.
I’m hoping to see some great content
They mentioned around 100 countries, I’m hoping the U.K. is one of them!
I’m hoping to see some great content
They mentioned around 100 countries, I’m hoping the U.K. is one of them!
Yes if it’s eadier to use I’ll consider it but why change from Netflix but if that was included I’ll go for it
But if they bring britbox with all that classic bbc and itv back catalogue to us is Australia I’ll sign up jow
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But recurring revenue is exactly what every company (and shareholders) wants! Apple makes a load of money now, but if they can launch a successful platform that gets recurring revenue, they can be around for a long time.
Actually about zero of the stuff on Apple TV+ is on your cable bill. And probably won't be. Apple TV+ is completely different set of content largely produced directly from Apple for Apple services. The only expansion there is on the viewer hardware side ( Major smart TVs (Samsung , Sony , LG , Vizio) , Roku , FireTV ). There is zero indication Apple was going to shop the AppleTV+ content to other streaming channels. (maybe some movie theater release for a subset of the movies , but pragmatically that too is another "hardware viewer" option not an alternative streaming service option).
Apple Channels ? yes. Another way to get HBO , Showtime , etc. But that is probably more so going to be another way to view what you already have ( Instead of $X/mo. Spectrum , DirecTV , etc. box you can watch your cable/sat. content on your AppleTV , Pad , phone , Mac ). That is less fee if can drop the rental box to view the content.
My guess is that will be able to "debundle" some more of the HBO/Showtime/etc content if buy ala carte from iTunes and put into your video libraries purchases. They didn't highlight that but for folks who want to debundle at the extreme that probably be around too. ( Especially if Apple is taking up some of the streaming server duties when bought outside of a cable/sat package. )
They purposely did this keynote months in advance so you will have time to get a mortgage loan before the price announcement
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If Netflix can be everywhere, so could Apple. Their own content doesn’t need to be licensed out. It’s not a matter of regulation, it’s a choice they’re making
Weak sauce announcements nothing exciting except Apple credit card.
No. I disagree.
2015: "Let's get a bunch of CELEBRITIES to ware Apple watches".
2016: "Let's get a bunch of CELEBRITIES to sit in a car and sing".
2017: "Let's get a CELEBRITY to co-star in an advert with Siri".
2018: "Let's leak a subscription service and make it all about the CELEBRITIES".
2019: "Let's make a tentpole show about the most boomer CELEBRITY of all."
Sorry Tim, it takes more than the presence of celebrity to make something worth selling. It's just so lame and full of cringe. If you are worth having the talent comes to you, not the other way around. Apple is trying to buy a commodity that is as fake as their cares for prosumer products.
2016: "Let's get a bunch of CELEBRITIES to sit in a car and sing".
2017: "Let's get a CELEBRITY to co-star in an advert with Siri".
2018: "Let's leak a subscription service and make it all about the CELEBRITIES".
2019: "Let's make a tentpole show about the most boomer CELEBRITY of all."
Sorry Tim, it takes more than the presence of celebrity to make something worth selling. It's just so lame and full of cringe. If you are worth having the talent comes to you, not the other way around. Apple is trying to buy a commodity that is as fake as their cares for prosumer products.