How many streaming services do these companies expect us to pay for every month?
So true. Guess they’re more hoping people will swap rather than pay multiple subscriptionsHow many streaming services do these companies expect us to pay for every month?
I think the truth about video is that it is a much richer and more difficult terrain than music ever was. And as soon as all the movie and TV moguls saw the success that Apple had within the music industry, they girded their loins against Apple’s encroachment into video, and have made the path much tougher. I remain curious to see what they have been able to piece together, given all the obstacles in their way.I used to get curious too, every year it seemed that some new, fresh and cool would happen. But that wore off a long time ago. I keep hoping, and they keep disappointing.
They should be MAKING the games. That’s where the real money’s at. Tim? You hearing me ?They should do streaming games to the iPad service.
That has definitely been part of the rumor mill. Including iOS games would definitely give them a competitive advantage over Netflix and Amazon.They should do streaming games to the iPad service.
focus on quality and convenience ...
What do you think?
I think it will be a me too service with movies and series without any nudity, violence or bad mouthing. If you have problems falling asleep, this is your chance.Well, like I said, I’m really curious. Apple is obviously as secretive as they get, so any thoughts would be pure speculation. But overall my guess is that they don’t need to go head to head with a company that’s burning through capital like gangbusters in order to chase subscriptions. I’m guessing that their goals are more about keeping people in the ecosystem and gently encouraging new people to buy in, and that their strategy will be more centered around a constellation of well curated, high quality services in a variety of areas (video, music, print) that focus on quality and convenience rather than depth & breadth of content.
But who knows! What do you think?
What is interesting is that Netflix has an upcoming cash problem. They have been growing with their stock and once that growth stops — problems. Apple has a huge pile of money. Not saying Netflix will die at the hands of Apple, but I think the content war is far from over.I cannot wait for this event. Insanely curious what Apple plans to unveil, and what they think will give them a competitive advantage.
Will it include a bundle of existing movies and TV shows?
Will it include an option for watching live, local programming?
What publications will be included in the news/magazine bundle? (If includes the Times, the Post, the WSJ and The New Yorker I’m in trouble).
I also think it’s a mistake for people to think that Apple is trying to compete directly with Netflix. Netflix spends $15 billion a year on programming and I’m unaware of whether they’ve shown they can consistently make a profit. I think Apple’s service will aim to accomplish something different, with a different strategy than Netflix employs.
Insanely curious...
In the end all these services add up to what cable costs anyway. While I welcome Apple to the field it’s becoming just a different pile of crap. All this does is enable cable companies to continue to hike internet costs to “cord cutters”.So excited! Can't wait to ditch cable. I'll be fine with my Apple TV sub, Hulu...Netflix...Amazon...Crap - this sucks.
It’s going to be a snooze fest. Mark my words.I cannot wait for this event. Insanely curious what Apple plans to unveil, and what they think will give them a competitive advantage.
Will it include a bundle of existing movies and TV shows?
Will it include an option for watching live, local programming?
What publications will be included in the news/magazine bundle? (If includes the Times, the Post, the WSJ and The New Yorker I’m in trouble).
I also think it’s a mistake for people to think that Apple is trying to compete directly with Netflix. Netflix spends $15 billion a year on programming and I’m unaware of whether they’ve shown they can consistently make a profit. I think Apple’s service will aim to accomplish something different, with a different strategy than Netflix employs.
Insanely curious...
I just hope they strike a better tone than with the U2 thing... Overly-excited Tim Cook can come on strong and cringe-y.
Streaming services could have millions of customers but not this one. It will come with too many restrictions and along with an über expensive ecotrap. Apple’s own content will be a snooze fest so they need to bundle to make it compelling and priced accordingly.Streaming service could have millions of customers.
Streaming services could have millions of customers but not this one. It will come with too many restrictions and along with an über expensive ecotrap. Apple’s own content will be a snooze fest so they need to bundle to make it compelling and priced accordingly.
Wow, that’s a lot of negativity to unravel.I think there is not much to support your excitement.
Convenience? - how much more convenient can it be than launching Netflix app?
Quality? - like Siri or Apple maps? Siri is played as the foundation of their OS, still
after so many years it's a joke. What confidence does it give us about their brand new
service, so far only "proven" by Planet of the Apps?
That has definitely been part of the rumor mill. Including iOS games would definitely give them a competitive advantage over Netflix and Amazon.
(As far as Apple TV games, I do wish that Apple would make progress in this area. Some of their strict requirements for games have prevented it from becoming a viable and rich platform for developers. I wish they could figure out something with a controller that would help bring Apple TV gaming to the next level. But that’s a whole other can of worms.)
You make an interesting point. There are companies with far greater resources and much more substantial customer bases jumping in. Netflix has a few tricks up their sleeve, but I’m not sure any of them (releasing all shows at once, advanced analytics) aren’t things that other networks can’t copy. I think Disney, Apple, Amazon, and the existing studios will have a lot to say before this is over.What is interesting is that Netflix has an upcoming cash problem. They have been growing with their stock and once that growth stops — problems. Apple has a huge pile of money. Not saying Netflix will die at the hands of Apple, but I think the content war is far from over.
Marked.It’s going to be a snooze fest. Mark my words.