I wish Apple bought MGM so we could stream all the Bond films for free with TV+.
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Apple TV+ Available at Significantly Lower Price Until Next Week
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I have it through T Mobile, but this week I noticed that Max was doing a sale on it's annual subscription and it included the ad free tier. I was surprised by that because I haven't seen any other streamer have that kind of sale. Even Peacock does their annual sales as ads included. I wish we could have Annual sales, especially since this is good retention of customers and they don't "churn". Apple TV+ doing an annual sale before Baseball season starts, for example might get an influx of newer customers.
Didn't Amazon buy MGM?
And in a way they’re doing that. I’m not saying it’s only worth $2.99 a month, but at $9.99, not so much.
It doesn’t just feel that way, they are actually losing over $1 billion per year on Apple TV+: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/20/report-tv-losing-1-billion-annually/
Yeah, Apple does sales “stealthily” through third parties. I was at the Apple Store a few years ago checking out a new iPhone and I saw someone looking at an iPad. He was all ready to buy it so I checked out the Best Buy and Amazon apps if this particular model was on sale. Yep it was and that was a lost sale for that particular store as he saved $100 thanks to me.
For three months which isn’t bad, but not nearly as good as the 12 months we once got.
Indeed. They are losing billions with Apple TV and desperately need to get their subscriber numbers up. The problem is people are getting used to 3 month deals and use that to binge a few shows, then leave.
Apple is reportedly willing to lose $1 billion every year just to fuel its streaming ambitions
Unlike other peers, the streaming service's small library focuses almost exclusively on original content like Severance and Ted Lasso.
I've been an Apple user since 1987. I worked for Apple from 2004-2014. I will never leave the apple universe. But man do I hate to see Apple adopting that "screw the loyal customers, they won't leave, discounts for new money only." I mean the quality over quantity of their programming is unmatched in streaming. But I feel dismissed.
Indeed. They are losing billions with Apple TV and desperately need to get their subscriber numbers up. The problem is people are getting used to 3 month deals and use that to binge a few shows, then leave.
Apple is reportedly willing to lose $1 billion every year just to fuel its streaming ambitions
Unlike other peers, the streaming service's small library focuses almost exclusively on original content like Severance and Ted Lasso.fortune.com
They need to take a page out of the Netflix playbook. If there is a bit or a scandal or a high profile murder get a documentary series out of the door asap.
Get in on the Luigi Mangione story before Netflix do and how about a behind the scenes of Apple Intelligence
If I spent $200+ on cable TV, I wouldn’t want to spend additional money on streaming services. I think most streaming services are targeted at people who already cut the cord. There’s no way I would pay for cable TV but I also don’t watch that much TV so it’s not worth it for me.
I think you have a long wait for this. Apple TV+ has not matured enough to even be close to this level. Maybe one day but I’d say my guess would be at least five years or more.
It’s just to get people to try the service. It’s like a free trial or an introductory price for people who want to try it, but don’t want to invest money. I think you’re taking this way too seriously
In the UK I usually wait for situations where Apple hand out 2 month subs when you buy an Apple voucher - sometimes third party retailers such as Curry's offer free short subs when you buy certain inexpensive items. Obviously this means you're not paying for Apple TV+ -
Indeed. They are losing billions with Apple TV and desperately need to get their subscriber numbers up. The problem is people are getting used to 3 month deals and use that to binge a few shows, then leave.
Apple is reportedly willing to lose $1 billion every year just to fuel its streaming ambitions
Unlike other peers, the streaming service's small library focuses almost exclusively on original content like Severance and Ted Lasso.
If you ask me, they should cut to the chase and do six month and one year contracts
Tim might be surprised at how low the uptake is and that might be some good medicine for him
This isn’t a product, it’s a streaming service.
I can justify paying 10 bucks a months for Apple One (what I actually do) but same amount only for Apple tv service is insane.
I would only get it if there is a show you want to see. Then binge watch the video you want to see and drop it before the 3 month special is done.
I don't pay $200+ on TV from Xfinity/Comcast but it now costs more to get my local sports channels.
Not a cord cutter as in our house the TV is on all day. Yeah, like a baby sitter for adults.
With streaming I would go over my data cap all the time.
Not sure whatever prompted Apple to create the Apple TV box and Apple TV Plus.
Yes, MGM is part of Amazon, since I don't see that anyone has answered that.
Bad timing. It's late spring to summer and there are better things to do than watch TV. January would be a better time.
I gave it a try for about a year, didn’t care for the content. Even so, it’s probably a good deal for some. 🤷♂️
At £2.99 a month for 3 months, I might as well. Given the content they have, I won’t continue after that.
Deals like that are only okay if you can cancel the subscription when the price increases. Many internet providers in Germany offer 24 month contracts and the first six months are much cheaper. You can't cancel after six months though. Deals like that should be illegal, because they encourage people to accumulate debt. They might be in financial trouble and six months of internet for 9.99 Euros per month might look attractive. They think they will be able to pay the 29.99 Euros per month after six months, but what if they can't? What if they lose their job?
So the Apple deal looks okay, although I still do not like paying more later. I would prefer it much more if the price for long time customers decreases. So it could start at $12.99 and after one year it goes down to $10.99 and after two years down to $8.99.
Prices for existing customers should also never increase.
So the Apple deal looks okay, although I still do not like paying more later. I would prefer it much more if the price for long time customers decreases. So it could start at $12.99 and after one year it goes down to $10.99 and after two years down to $8.99.
Prices for existing customers should also never increase.