Apple launches new subscription platform. Will it be the ‘Netflix of podcasts’?
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple launches new subscription platform. Will it be the ‘Netflix of podcasts’?

LA Times  

Fifteen years ago, Apple Inc. played a major role in bringing podcasts to the mainstream, offering a way to distribute free audio programs to the masses. Since then, rivals such as Spotify have been chipping away at Apple’s territory by offering podcasts exclusive to its streaming platform and generating revenue through advertising and monthly subscriptions. Apple Podcasts subscriptions will be available in more than 170 regions and countries next month, Chief Executive Tim Cook said at an event Tuesday at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. Podcast creators pay about $20 a year to enroll in the Apple Podcasters Program, which gives them the tools and ability to distribute premium podcast subscriptions on the Podcasts app. One of those channels is from Luminary, a subscription podcast network that will have 35 original podcasts, including “The C-Word With Lena Dunham.” Luminary said it would charge $5.99 a month for access to its channel on Apple’s app.

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Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the Strategic Popcorn Reserve by bingeing its streaming TV and movies for free this weekend in what experts are calling a canny promotion. “This is not ‘I’m going to let you binge-watch this over the course of three or four days or a week or a couple …

Apple TV+ will be free to stream for all users in India for 3 days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple TV+ will be free to stream for all users in India for 3 days

India Today  

Apple TV+ content is great, but it doesn’t have as many subscribers as, say, Netflix or Amazon Prime. Apple TV+’s relatively smaller user base is interesting considering it is also not very expensive –– its subscription starts at Rs 99 for a month, in India. This basically means that starting Friday, January 3, Apple TV+ will be free to access …

Comcast announces Netflix, AppleTV, Peacock bundle at ‘vastly reduced’ price
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Comcast announces Netflix, AppleTV, Peacock bundle at ‘vastly reduced’ price

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comcast has announced it …

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming

Associated Press  

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions. Apple said the price increases will affect the U.S. and “select international markets.” “Existing subscribers will see these price increases 30 days later, on their next renewal date. …

Best streaming services 2023 UK: Netflix, Apple TV+ and more
1 year, 7 months ago

Best streaming services 2023 UK: Netflix, Apple TV+ and more

The Independent  

The streaming service boom shows no sign of slowing down. The best streaming services in 2023 open image in gallery Netflix How to watch: Compatible TVs, PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, iPad, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, PlayStation 3/4/5, Xbox One/360/Series X/S, compatible set-top boxes and blu-ray players, Sky TV, Sky Glass and Sky Stream Compatible TVs, …

Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups
2 years ago

Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups

LA Times  

Spotify on Wednesday unveiled a series of new podcasts, partnerships and features as part of its effort to dominate in all things audio, despite recent challenges and controversies in the space. At an event near its offices in Los Angeles’ Arts District, the Swedish music streaming giant unveiled a partnership with popular online content creator Markiplier — whose shows “Distractible” …

Apple insists services are critical business; new numbers illustrate the scale
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple insists services are critical business; new numbers illustrate the scale

Hindustan Times  

Apple has shared some massive numbers in the services portfolio for the year that passed. In a snapshot, tech giant reported 900 million paid subscriptions across the suite of services, which includes Apple Music, Apple TV+ and the App Store, globally. App Store numbers keep growing Apple says that since 2008, as much as $320 billion was sent the way …

Apple and Amazon could dominate Hollywood if they wanted to. Why they haven’t, yet
2 years, 9 months ago

Apple and Amazon could dominate Hollywood if they wanted to. Why they haven’t, yet

LA Times  

This is the May 31, 2022, edition of the Wide Shot newsletter about the business of entertainment. In keeping with its image as the “everything store,” Amazon’s tastes have gravitated from its early highbrow niche phase to more middle-of-the-road fare like “Jack Reacher.” Apple’s entertainment business keeps people engaged on its devices and gives users something to see onscreen at …

Apple Delays Launch of Podcast Subscription Service Until June
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple Delays Launch of Podcast Subscription Service Until June

News 18  

Apple is delaying the launch of its podcast subscription service until June after some podcast creators had issues with delays in their shows appearing after uploading them, according to an email seen by Reuters. The company in April said it was introducing a service that would let podcast creators charge for their shows, with Apple keeping a 30 percent commission …

Spotify to launch rival podcast subscriptions to Apple: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

Spotify to launch rival podcast subscriptions to Apple: Report

India TV News  

Following Apple's announcement of paid subscription podcasts, Swedish music streaming service Spotify is planning to introduce a paid podcast subscription service, where it will not take a cut of revenue unlike Apple, the media reported. AppleInsider citing the Wall Street Journal reported that Spotify's offering will differ from Apple's as it will neither charge a fee nor take a revenue …

Apple Fitness+ subscription service launches around the world
4 years, 3 months ago

Apple Fitness+ subscription service launches around the world

Daily Mail  

Apple has launched its hotly anticipated Fitness+ exercise service with video sessions for everything from yoga and cycling to mindful cool down and dance. It 'dynamically integrates personal metrics' from Apple Watch to inspire users by animating them on the screen as they move during key moments of a workout While the interactive streaming service has been designed around the …

Amazon Audible Adds 100,000 Free Podcast Series to Rival Apple Podcasts, Spotify
4 years, 4 months ago

Amazon Audible Adds 100,000 Free Podcast Series to Rival Apple Podcasts, Spotify

News 18  

Amazon’s audiobook platform Audible has added over 100,000 podcasts series, comprising roughly 3 million episodes that are free to access via an Amazon account. In addition to podcast series, Amazon Audible provides a variety to audiobooks that users can listen to with an Amazon account but may require Audible Plus subscription for full access. At the moment, it is unclear …

Amazon Music launches podcasts for free across all tiers of service
4 years, 6 months ago

Amazon Music launches podcasts for free across all tiers of service

India TV News  

Amazon Music on Wednesday launched podcasts in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, across its subscription and ad-supported tiers of service at no additional cost. For the first time, customers will be able to stream top podcasts they already know and love, as well as new, original shows produced exclusively for Amazon Music and hosted by creators including DJ Khaled, …

Apple could bundle its Music, Arcade, and TV Plus subscriptions into Apple One
4 years, 6 months ago

Apple could bundle its Music, Arcade, and TV Plus subscriptions into Apple One

India Today  

Apple seems forward about bundling its services into one. A new instance hints Apple One subscription is real and could be announced at the upcoming September 15 event. Apple One is essentially a bundled subscription for Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple News Plus, and Apple TV Plus to reduce offer more value for less money to subscribers, who drove revenue …

Apple One Bundled Subscription Could Arrive on September 15
4 years, 6 months ago

Apple One Bundled Subscription Could Arrive on September 15

News 18  

Back in August, we reported that Apple might be working on subscription bundles for the various services that it offers to its customers. The Apple One bundle is expected to include Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and iCloud storage. Notably, we could see some base bundles that might include just Apple TV+ and Apple Music and possibly …

Netflix boss explains why the service doesn’t feature advertisements
4 years, 6 months ago

Netflix boss explains why the service doesn’t feature advertisements

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Then you realize you have to rip that revenue away from other places because the …

Apple to launch News Plus, Music, TV Plus, iCloud subscription bundles in October: Report
4 years, 6 months ago

Apple to launch News Plus, Music, TV Plus, iCloud subscription bundles in October: Report

Firstpost  

To reportedly be dubbed ‘Apple One’, the subscription bundles are believed to be announced in October. In line with reports that came in late last year about Apple working on a new subscription bundle for its services, a new report now suggests that Apple may soon be announcing the same. To reportedly be dubbed ‘Apple One’, the service will apparently …

You Could Have Apple Subscription Bundles Very Soon, And They May Be Called Apple One
4 years, 7 months ago

You Could Have Apple Subscription Bundles Very Soon, And They May Be Called Apple One

News 18  

Apple could be set to release subscription bundles for the services that the company currently offers to customers. The services that may be a part of the Apple One bundle could include Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and iCloud storage. With the variety of services that Apple offers, it may perhaps be that we will see multiple …

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a subscription service that offers bundles
4 years, 7 months ago

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch a subscription service that offers bundles

Daily Mail  

Apple is readying a series of subscription bundles that will let customers sign in for several of the iPhone maker's digital services at a lower monthly price, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The report suggest that Apple is set to package services such as Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple Arcade and iCloud storage into different plans, which will …

RIP to the box-set era: How streaming is letting classic TV slip through the cracks
4 years, 7 months ago

RIP to the box-set era: How streaming is letting classic TV slip through the cracks

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a matter of years, Netflix’s unflagging rise to power has seen the modern TV …

YouTube may pull off another Apple TV: New subscription service in talks
5 years, 1 month ago

YouTube may pull off another Apple TV: New subscription service in talks

India Today  

It seems that YouTube could pull off another Apple TV as it may soon offer a feature that would allow its subscribers to sign up for services from third party entertainment companies. There are speculations that the subscribers of the world’s largest free video streaming service will be able to sign-up to various OTT platforms through YouTube. YouTube is reportedly …

Apple likely to combine Apple TV Plus, News Plus, Music subscriptions by 2020
5 years, 3 months ago

Apple likely to combine Apple TV Plus, News Plus, Music subscriptions by 2020

India Today  

Apple, back in March, launched the Apple News Plus with a monthly subscription fee of $9.99. Now the word is that Apple is planning to combine its TV subscription service - Apple TV Plus-news subscription service - Apple News Plus and Apple Music into a single subscription service in a bid to garner more subscribers. Coupling the three services and …

Apple News Plus, Music, TV Plus subscriptions to be bundled in 2020: Report
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple News Plus, Music, TV Plus subscriptions to be bundled in 2020: Report

Firstpost  

Apple is planning to bundle all its service subscriptions in one in order to gain more subscribers. Apple will reportedly bundle its News+, Apple TV+, and Apple Music subscriptions. However, some believe that selling Apple News+ as part of a broader bundle with TV+ and Apple Music might reduce content owners’ share, because the cost of the news service will …

Apple, Disney and Netflix’s streaming battle isn’t winner-take-all
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple, Disney and Netflix’s streaming battle isn’t winner-take-all

Salon  

With the recent launch of Apple TV Plus and the imminent arrival of Disney Plus, the video landscape has never looked so competitive. These services join a crowded marketplace of subscription streaming services that includes Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video — with more to come next year. With its lowball pricing of US$7 per month compared with $13 for …

Apple may soon starting selling iPhones on a subscription model: Report
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple may soon starting selling iPhones on a subscription model: Report

Firstpost  

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company may replace the traditional sale model with a subscription-based model soon. Similar to how Amazon Prime bundles various services for a monthly subscription, Apple is reportedly working on a similar model for the sale for future iPhones. According to a report by CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently hinted that the company may …

Apple will bundle free TV+ subscription with Music for students
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple will bundle free TV+ subscription with Music for students

India Today  

Apple will formally roll out its video subscription service - Apple TV + -- around the globe on November 1. Now, a new report suggests that the company will bundle Apple TV+ subscription with Apple Music's students plan for free. However, she didn't share any further details as to whether or not Apple would bundle Apple TV+ subscription for Apple …

Freebies are the key hook in new ‘streaming wars’
5 years, 4 months ago

Freebies are the key hook in new ‘streaming wars’

Associated Press  

If you make it free, will they come? Experts say these services can worry later about holding onto customers — perhaps by offering must-see shows they can’t get anywhere else or tying discounts to other services that are difficult to drop. Members of Disney’s free D23 fan club were also eligible to buy three years of Disney Plus service up …

Apple may steal Netflix streaming crown with a $5-a-month TV+ service
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple may steal Netflix streaming crown with a $5-a-month TV+ service

Live Mint  

Apple Inc's move to offer a free TV+ subscription for a year with every new device may briefly crown the iPhone maker as the biggest streaming service by user numbers, leapfrogging Netflix Inc. Given Wall Street expects Apple to sell at least 130 million iPhones outside of China in the next 12 months, and that last year it sold more …

Here’s why Apple TV Plus’ gain over Netflix could be short-lived
5 years, 6 months ago

Here’s why Apple TV Plus’ gain over Netflix could be short-lived

Hindustan Times  

Apple Inc's move to offer a free TV+ subscription for a year with every new device may briefly crown the iPhone maker as the biggest streaming service by user numbers, leapfrogging Netflix Inc. Given Wall Street expects Apple to sell at least 130 million iPhones outside of China in the next 12 months, and that last year it sold more …

Apple is fighting an uphill battle with Apple TV+
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple is fighting an uphill battle with Apple TV+

Live Mint  

Apple is taking the fight to its competitors by aggressively pricing its new subscription-based movie streaming service Apple TV+. Here, the company doesn’t just face off against Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hotstar, there are also a plethora of regional streaming services like Spuul, ALTBalaji, Voot and more, which have pretty huge content libraries with regional content. In fact, the …

What chance does Apple TV+ have against Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video?
5 years, 6 months ago

What chance does Apple TV+ have against Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With services accounting for 20% of the overall revenue, Apple has forayed deeper into streaming and gaming services with the announcement of subscription based gaming service Arcade and video streaming service Apple TV+. Apple TV+ will launch in November in over 100 countries, including US, with Jason Momoa starting movie "See" about a futuristic world where humans can't …

Apple TV+ streaming service takes on Netflix, subscription starts at ₹ 99 per month
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple TV+ streaming service takes on Netflix, subscription starts at ₹ 99 per month

Hindustan Times  

Apple at its Special Event shared a big update on its long-awaited 'Apple TV Plus' streaming service. The new Netflix rival will be available on Apple TV for ₹99 per month with a seven-day trial starting November 1 for Apple users. Apple also said that it will be rolling out its new Apple TV+ streaming service on select 2018, 2019 …

Apple to announce pricing for its streaming service at the iPhone launch
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple to announce pricing for its streaming service at the iPhone launch

Firstpost  

Apple hosted an event in March where it gave some details about the streaming TV service. The annual upgrade to the iPhone is expected to include new camera features but few big changes, with Apple in a “holding pattern” until it rolls out 5G phones with faster mobile data speeds next year, analysts said. “This is the first time we’ll …

Apple ups the stakes in streaming wars with $4.99 a month price for Apple TV+
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple ups the stakes in streaming wars with $4.99 a month price for Apple TV+

LA Times  

Seeking to stand apart from rivals, Apple Inc. on Tuesday stunned some industry analysts by offering a lower-than-expected price for its much-anticipated streaming service. The tech giant said Tuesday that Apple TV+ would launch Nov. 1 for $4.99 a month — nearly half what some industry analysts had predicted. “The pricing of Apple’s streaming TV service at $4.99 per month …

Unlike Netflix, Apple TV+ to have only few top shows
5 years, 8 months ago

Unlike Netflix, Apple TV+ to have only few top shows

India TV News  

Unlike Netflix's content quantity, Apple has indicated that its TV+ service would only focus more on a handful of top-tier shows. Also, read:Apple replacing logic-boards of some 2018 MacBooks According to Eddy Cue, Apple's Senior Vice President of Internet software and services, Apple would not create the most number of shows, but create the best of them, Engadget reported on …

Apple launches new TV app in over 100 countries
5 years, 10 months ago

Apple launches new TV app in over 100 countries

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Apple released its newly redesigned TV app on Monday and it will be available in over 100 countries. Family Sharing allows up to six family members to share subscriptions to Apple TV channels and users can download content that they can then watch in offline mode. This means Apple TV app is the “the first …

Apple silently launches its Apple TV YouTube channel
5 years, 10 months ago

Apple silently launches its Apple TV YouTube channel

India Today  

Apple, last month, hosted an extravagant event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California where it announced a slew of new products and services including the Apple News+ and the Apple Card. Among other things, Apple also announced the Apple TV app along with the Apple TV+ at its event, which will be available in this fall. And now, the tech …

Apple isn't targeting Netflix with Apple TV+, it is trying to build a TV service of future
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple isn't targeting Netflix with Apple TV+, it is trying to build a TV service of future

India Today  

Video streaming services have become popular and there are millions of people who use services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar and others. So here's what we know now: Apple is introducing an Apple TV app that would contain shows from the subscription channels and streaming services including Amazon Prime and Roku. Unlike Netflix and even Prime, Apple TV is not …

Apple enters video streaming, unveils credit card & news app
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple enters video streaming, unveils credit card & news app

The Hindu  

Apple laid out the details of its news subscription service, Apple News Plus, and a new credit card at an event on March 25. The news service costs $10 a month and includes roughly 300 magazines and a handful of major newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. The company also said it is launching a …

Apple launches TV streaming service, Apple News+, Apple Card also announced
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple launches TV streaming service, Apple News+, Apple Card also announced

India Today  

Apple CEO Tim Cook took to the stage at the Steve Jobs theater at the company’s Cupertino headquarters on Monday to announce new services like Apple News+, Apple Arcade subscription gaming service, a redesigned Apple TV app and a new Apple TV+ streaming service, among other things. The company will now offer full-fledged magazines within the app, in a new …

Apple TV+ is a premium streaming service with original content from some big names
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple TV+ is a premium streaming service with original content from some big names

Firstpost  

Apple TV Plus will be ad-free, available on demand, and viewable both online and offline. Apple announced Apple TV Plus, the tech giant’s much-awaited streaming service which features original content from Hollywood heavyweights like Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa and will launch this fall. In addition to Apple TV Plus, in May Apple …

The Latest: Apple says its new services will respect privacy
5 years, 11 months ago

The Latest: Apple says its new services will respect privacy

Associated Press  

CUPERTINO, Calif. — The Latest on Apple’s streaming TV event : 1:45 p.m. Apple says the new services it’s launching will respect your digital boundaries. They’re in a billion pockets, y’all.” ___ 11:50 a.m. Apple says its new subscription TV service will be available this fall. ___ 11:35 a.m. A stream of celebrities including Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston and “Aquaman” …

Oprah Winfrey announces Apple TV+ documentaries and 'stimulating' book club on new streaming service
5 years, 11 months ago

Oprah Winfrey announces Apple TV+ documentaries and 'stimulating' book club on new streaming service

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oprah Winfrey has teased out new projects as part of her …

Apple Announces TV+, Arcade Game Streaming, New News+ app And Updates to Apple Pay With Apple Card
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple Announces TV+, Arcade Game Streaming, New News+ app And Updates to Apple Pay With Apple Card

News 18  

The much awaited Apple TV app update is finally here. Apple understands that, which is why it is bringing the Apple TV app to Samsung, Sony, LG and Vizio TVs as well as the Amazon Fire TV platform. The new service is called Apple Arcade, and it is a game subscription service that will be available for iPhone, iPad and …

Apple announces new streaming service
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple announces new streaming service

CNN  

Cupertino, California CNN Business — Apple is making movies, TV shows and … a credit card. Apple TV Channels Peter Stern, vice president of Services at Apple Inc., speaks during a company product launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on March 25, 2019. The Apple TV app has been redesigned to look similar to other popular …

Apple's video streaming will not be free; HBO, Showtime and Starz to cost $9.99 each
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple's video streaming will not be free; HBO, Showtime and Starz to cost $9.99 each

India Today  

Apple is gearing to host a special event at its Steve Jobs theatre in Cupertino, California today where the company is expected to launch its much-awaited video streaming service along with the updated version of its news service - Apple News. In the past, we have heard a lot about Apple's Netflix-like video streaming service, most of which suggested that …

Apple unveils ambitious new video service intended to take on Netflix
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple unveils ambitious new video service intended to take on Netflix

LA Times  

A customer enters the Apple store in New York last year. Apple launches news service; L.A. Times participating » The push is part of the company’s efforts to grow revenue in services to roughly $50 billion by 2020, as its flagship product — the iPhone — suffered declining sales in its last quarter. By launching a streaming video service, Apple …

Apple may unveil its Netflix-like gaming subscription service at 25 March event
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple may unveil its Netflix-like gaming subscription service at 25 March event

Firstpost  

Apple’s gaming subscription will likely allow iPad and iPhone to play paid games for a fee. We’ve heard from reports earlier this year that Apple has been working on its very own gaming subscription service, which will work as a ‘Netflix for games’. As per a report by Bloomberg, Apple’s event scheduled for 25 March may see the Cupertino giant …

Apple to offer bundles of channels from content providers with its new TV service
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple to offer bundles of channels from content providers with its new TV service

Firstpost  

Apple will initially offer its original content to users free of charge, as per the report. As per a report from Recode, Apple might not follow the footsteps of popular media service providers like Netflix of creating a subscription-based streaming service. The iPhone maker is also said to offer its own bundles, combining packages from popular channels for a price …

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