How much more profit will this make Apple per year? 0.1%?
Good way to throw away the “premium” feeling for such a small amount.
Good way to throw away the “premium” feeling for such a small amount.
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Report: Apple to Sell Ad Space for TV+ Next Year, Hinting at Possible Ad-Supported Tier
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It's not really worth the $4.99 a month now. Apple don't do it..
If that was the main reason, Apple would've been raising U.S. iPhone prices across the board yet Pro and Pro Max models have been the same price since they launched in 2019 (they're actually $50 cheaper for 256GB and 512GB versions), the 2022 SE is only $30 higher priced than the 2016 model. Also, price increases overseas have largely been due to currency exchange rates not Apple having to find additional or expanded ways to make money.
Apple is simply following what others like Disney+ and Netflix are doing.
How is Apple sleazy?
My iPad, iPhone & Mac, plus watch work seamlessly. Oh yeah, as does the HomePod & beats. So what software experience are you actually talking about?
Richest Company on the planet. How is the compass lost?
Anyone can make a half baked statement, but it takes more than that to actually have substance. Big fail on your comment.
Please don't change the current tier offering. If adverts were added to a free tier option, that would be a good entry into the Apple TV+ system. But I do not want to be surprised with the current ad free version switching to the Hulu model of 'minimal' ads unless you bump up a tier.
That's because the selection is so small and they have nothing else.
We will get Ads on top of the subscription price. Or the subscription price will rise to accommodate a free tier.
What needs to happen is regulation tying multiple distinct products the way Apple is doing. Most people buy a general purpose smartphone such as the iPhone. Then they tie the Apple TV+ service giving it special OS features that no other competitor in that space can access … this has been the basis of their entire goto market of all their digital services.
What needs to happen is regulation tying multiple distinct products the way Apple is doing. Most people buy a general purpose smartphone such as the iPhone. Then they tie the Apple TV+ service giving it special OS features that no other competitor in that space can access … this has been the basis of their entire goto market of all their digital services.
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And the selections on the other channels are horrible. Quality v Quantity.
Why is it that everything Eddie Cue seems to touch gets worse?
In order for ads to be effective, they need to be targeted ads. That's generally what ad buyers prefer nowadays (less time and money spent showing ads to people not interested in a product) vs non-personalized ads. In order for ad buyers to target their ads effectively, Apple would have to share with them some specific user data.
That runs counter to Apple's privacy stance. Is this the route Apple's going to go down?
That runs counter to Apple's privacy stance. Is this the route Apple's going to go down?
How can you show (targeted) ads and remain privacy-conscious?
Except that this is not anything new. Steve Jobs pushed for an ad-supported version of macOS that would literally play ads during startup.
Then they even filed a patent to do it in OS X.
iAd came out in 2010…under Steve Jobs.
As for software quality, it wasn’t all roses and rainbows. It has actually improved dramatically. Let’s not forget that the MobileMe disaster happened under Steve’s watch.
It must be horrible if someone wants to watch a classic movie or older tv show from different era, not just what Apple wants you to watch.
Broaden your horizons.
Apple TV has improved and starting to be worth the money. Don't be greedy too soon.
Better than groundbreaking shows like Big Mouth, or inspirational and heartwarming movies like Cuties?
The thing I don't like is the stuff is either kids or super mature. Is there anything live PG or PG13? I mean I like peanuts and Fraggle Rock and Luck, but why can't they have any comedy series not riddled with MA content?
A free Ad-Supported tier would provide AppleTV+ for those who can't afford $5.00/month.
There are many families with low income, $60/year is a lot of money for them.
And yes, some of us may not like every show or movie, but there's varied programming for all tastes.
There are many families with low income, $60/year is a lot of money for them.
And yes, some of us may not like every show or movie, but there's varied programming for all tastes.
I've only seen previews for other shows or movies.
They have a few great shows that we have thoroughly enjoyed watching. Number of shows is definitely nowhere near Netflix/HBO/Disney's, but it's growing slowly.