Apple TV+ Subscribers Can Now Bundle CBS and Showtime for Discounted $9.99 Per Month

[zooland]

I know, US only said a thousand times on this forum. Still, bummer,

 

[DevNull0]

Didn't Apple used to be an electronics hardware company?

 

[WWPD]

But can I bundle this bundle with the Verizon bundle?

 

[Heelpir8]

Didn't Apple used to be an electronics hardware company?

Yep. They just couldn’t resist continuing to maximize shareholder value through the creation of additional revenue streams, could they?

 

[garylapointe]

Realistically you're bundling all 3 for $14.98, because you have to pay for AppleTV+ (unless you're temporarily on a free promo).
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[Rigby]

Didn't Apple used to be an electronics hardware company?

Only if you ignore the iTunes store, which has been around for about 17 years now.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

The apple tv apps need to have a better solution for handling live streams from these services.

Agreed! I wish I could watch Champions League and Europa League in the TV app.

 

[DotCom2]

So in reality, this 'bundle' costs $9.99 + $4.99 or about $15 per month. Considering I see almost nothing on AppleTV+ that I want to watch, Showtime is fairly limited in what they offer and CBS All Access only interests me because of the Star Trek reboot, that is not a good deal for me.

I will be doing HBO Max for that same price and watch the shows I am interested in. Then drop that and try something else.

Correct. In your case, I think this is not for you.

 

[twolf2919]

This is actually a pretty good deal. Comparable to the Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+. Surprisingly and refreshingly, it's even cheaper than the D+ bundle. The only downside (for me) is the lack of sports content. Still a good deal though.

How is it comparable if, by your own admission, it lacks sports?

 

[DotCom2]

Didn't Apple used to be an electronics hardware company?

You wanted them to become another Blackberry?

 

[jgbr]

who in the hell would want CBS all access with the nonsense that they produce like #faketrek!

Save your money!

 

[kuwxman]

Pretty good deal. Tempted for Showtime alone since it seems to be $14.99/mo everywhere else.

 

[Drogba11]

Showtime movie lineup is weak. The good seasons like Californication or Dexter I already bought when iTunes had them for $30 for the complete collections.

 

[Ar40]

What an insane deal. I'm on this one. Stat.

 

[DotCom2]

Showtime movie lineup is weak. The good seasons like Californication or Dexter I already bought when iTunes had them for $30 for the complete collections.

Homeland is the BEST series on there.

 

[0128672]

Showtime movie lineup is weak. The good seasons like Californication or Dexter I already bought when iTunes had them for $30 for the complete collections.

I think Billions is pretty fun to watch.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Homeland is the BEST series on there.

I remember Showtime's glory days with Dexter, Weeds, Californication, and the early seasons of Ray Donovan and Homeland.

Feels like they fell off a cliff after that.

 

[adr1974]

For those who already have CBS and showtime and are wondering how to get the package, see attached.

 

[DotCom2]

Waiting to see what bundles with Apple Music if anything.

 

[cmaier]

Just got email from apple. If you are already subscribed to tv+, CBS and showtime, they’ll just refund the extra money each month. (Seems like a weird way to go).

 

[Max E Verde]

If only there was a way to login to Showtime Anytime with your Apple login, I would switch to this immediately. I see there's a way to connect your CBS login now, so that would deal with my complaint of not being able to watch soccer on CBS All Access, but Apple has been horrible at putting up new content from SHO on time.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Does CBS All Access have commercials? I am not going to pay to watch commercials. I loathe them.

 

[69Mustang]

How is it comparable if, by your own admission, it lacks sports?

Comparable value, as in both are good deals. Not comparable content.

 

[Max E Verde]

Does CBS All Access have commercials? I am not going to pay to watch commercials. I loathe them.

The $9.99 plan on Apple TV does not have commercials. FWIW I have had the commercials plan for about a month and they haven't shown commercials on any movies or older TV shows I have tried, nor pre-rolls for any live sports.

 

[Apple_Robert]

The $9.99 plan on Apple TV does not have commercials. FWIW I have had the commercials plan for about a month and they haven't shown commercials on any movies or older TV shows I have tried, nor pre-rolls for any live sports.

I appreciate the information. That helps me with my decision.