Apple will never do this, they have stated many times they won't sell your data, this information is false.
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Apple Luring TV Content Partners With Promises of Data Sharing
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Apple will never do this, they have stated many times they won't sell your data, this information is false.
LOL. Says the free-market apologist. And what's your problem with princesses? Narcissism I get, which is why I think it's so funny that you're so emphatic in your opinion-spewing. =) Cheers to you, buddy! *hip-hip-hurrah!!*
I'm OK with that. I expect the quality of programming to go up tremendously as the content providers have to try harder to attract and retain paying customers.
They're also not responsible for low-wages, tax avoidance or making indecently high profits. I am an Apple fan too, but I know that like a conniving lover, they'll put a pin-prick in my condom if they want to hook me.
All this data mining and invasion of privacy just to slap advertisements in our faces just makes me want to go off grid and live a simple life. This has got way out of hand and too accepted as the norm by us citizens. These is no such thing as privacy in this country any more. It's sad.
Traditional tv uses the Nelson rating system. For them it's a tried and true gauge to who is watching the advertiser's sh**!
Race, income etc is the reason tv programs are the way they are. And the money is rolling in by the billions.
Besides why the hell would you pay Apple anything for content when that content is already paid for by consumers. Think about it. You're being cheated while the system doubles, tripples quadruples dip in your goddamn pocket.
Streaming services are nothing more than after market gauging of the consumer for programs that have already been paid for.
Go to the store and the Big Bang theory is there, in the price of whatever product you are buying that is tied to the show. Next you pay the creators of tbbt again when they get their cut of the cable revenue. Then they get more $$$ when you buy the show from iTunes then again when you get it from Netflix and Hulu plus. Stop being a sucker!
Race, income etc is the reason tv programs are the way they are. And the money is rolling in by the billions.
Besides why the hell would you pay Apple anything for content when that content is already paid for by consumers. Think about it. You're being cheated while the system doubles, tripples quadruples dip in your goddamn pocket.
Streaming services are nothing more than after market gauging of the consumer for programs that have already been paid for.
Go to the store and the Big Bang theory is there, in the price of whatever product you are buying that is tied to the show. Next you pay the creators of tbbt again when they get their cut of the cable revenue. Then they get more $$$ when you buy the show from iTunes then again when you get it from Netflix and Hulu plus. Stop being a sucker!
Where are these rumors? The WSJ article does not mention local channels. The only thing mentioned is ABC, CBS, ESPN and FX. Which only 2 are over the air. That leaves 21 other channels.
Everybody`s justification is different of course but I don't understand dismissing the idea without knowing the list of channels and putting everything into over the air channels category is wrong.
Not to make the complainers on here feel insignificant, but there are tens of millions of people using iTunes as we speak. Since we are all a dime a dozen there'd be no reason why Apple or any of the ad companies would single any of us out to tune into what we watch or listen to. It's all about trying to show more relevant stuff so you can buy more stuff.
At this fast pace I might see a useful Apple TV just before I die in Europe. I have to admit I bought an Apple TV some time ago, but so far it has been the most boring piece of technology I ever bought. My extension cables are a thriller by comparison.The interface is as dull as it could be, performance is usually quite poor, the UI is years behind, list goes on
The one thing that bothers me most is how the ad placement is done. I understand that ads pay the bills, but how about something new instead. Give the user 5-7 minutes of ads upfront and then the show uninterrupted.
$30 to $40 for 25 channels is ridiculous. Now add your the cost you pay for internet, which is higher if you don't bundle, and you are paying more per month for cutting the cord, than if you stayed with cable. Where I live, I can get all the channels, except premiums such as HBO, etc, plus 60/10 internet service for $79 a month. If I just want internet, it's $45 a month. So if I just want internet, and then stream those measly 25 channels, the cost is the same, with far fewer channels than bundling.
Interesting to note the phrasing here. Will Apple sell the data or merely allow requests for targeting demographics with Apple delivering the ads via iAds.
The difference being - Google doesn't actually sell data. They place ads based on key/specific demographics that a client requests.
Oh - and as far as Apple will "never" do this or that? We've heard it a lot over the years. Apple will never release a 7" tablet. Nor a phone larger than 3.5 or 4". Apple will never release a watch that only gets 1 day of use. And so on.
Never say never. They are a business.
Hahahahahaha I wonder how many Apple Apologist their are in here, who will be going red in the face if this was Google because they are evil after all sharing all your information 
Sounds to me like Apple is literally selling itself out here.. It's more and more each day turning into that 80s advert.
Sounds to me like Apple is literally selling itself out here.. It's more and more each day turning into that 80s advert.
But unidentifiable data is a big deal if it's Google?
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Hahahahahaha I wonder how many Apple Apologist their are in here, who will be going red in the face if this was Google because they are evil after all sharing all your information
Sounds to me like Apple is literally selling itself out here.. It's more and more each day turning into that 80s advert.
Of course if Apple does it it won't be a problem. I mean, you can trust Apple, right?
I either want to pay for something and have it ad free, or pay for it with ads and have it free other than that. Both is some bs and I hate cable for making it the standard, and the people for being ok with it.
But unidentifiable data is a big deal if it's Google?
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Of course if Apple does it it won't be a problem. I mean, you can trust Apple, right?
But OF COURSE YOU CAN TRUST APPLE, I mean after all, that's the wonderful image it's marketing department has spent years building up in people's minds, they are friendly and kind.... Whilst data mining you and selling it to the highest bidders for ad revenue..
It's not the same though, Apple is in the business of selling devices, not selling data. One of Apple's key strengths is privacy, if you don't know that then I guess you don't follow Apple much. But feel free to quote me in June if I'm proved wrong.
The problem is Netflix model only works because they are don't air the newest seasons of Network TV or new releases of theater movies. Wonder why? Because airing them on local channels free w/advertising or charging 10 dollars each in a theater is going to make way more money than having people pay x dollars a month without ads.
It's the same argument people make with music streaming like spotify
"It all depends on how much a customer is willing to pay for it. Just make it an option."
That payouts for spotify streaming are still hilariously low compared to the days of just selling a song to an individual or even an entire album.
TV isn't going to be the music industry right now.
I follow Apple intently actually. And the end result is the same. IF they are selling or sharing data - it doesn't matter how altruistic they appear to be in regards to other things. They are no better or no worse than their competitors who do the same.
I don't need to throw it in your face if you're wrong. This is a rumor. Not fact. And people can react how they want. But justifying one company over an other seems silly and pointless.