Disney Plus has surpassed 50 million subscribers in the five months since it launched, the company said Wednesday. By comparison, Netflix — the biggest subscription video service in the world — had 167 million global subscribers as of the end of last year. That’s three times the size of Disney Plus now, but Netflix began streaming more than …
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Many people are practicing social distancing and staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has meant a lot more time spent with TV and movie streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. A new free app called Watchworthy seeks to help you figure out what to watch by giving you a personalized list spanning all of the …
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For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Just about every streaming service is throttling video quality in Europe during the coronavirus quarantine. Disney Plus announced over the weekend it was joining Netflix, Apple TV Plus, YouTube and Amazon Prime in the measure taken to help internet services cope with an …
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Apple on Tuesday reported an all-time record quarter for revenue and earnings — and it’s partly thanks to its newest AirPods and its services business. The company credited its services and wearables lines, as well as its newest iPhones, for the performance. Both sales and earnings in the three months ended Dec. 28 were well above Wall Street forecasts. Apple …
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Last year, Apple began focusing more on the products that are sold alongside its iPhones, such as subscriptions for its $4.99 per month Apple TV Plus video service and $9.99 Apple Arcade video game program. The company’s App Store has also continued its characteristically strong growth, particularly during the holidays. Apple said developers on its App Store earned $1.42 billion …
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One after another, media and tech giants are hurling themselves into a battle for your streaming-TV dollars. Last month ushered in the first clash: Apple TV Plus versus Disney Plus. The king of Hollywood and the smartphone profit king both launched their own services within days of each other. By all early measures, Disney trounced Apple. These battles are more …
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I can’t say it often enough: Cheap phones come to those who wait. Well, in this case, cheap-er phones, but still. On countless occasions I’ve pointed to Samsung Galaxy models that see significant price drops six to 12 months after release. iPhone prices are slower to lower; the best deals tend to be on refurbished models. But not today. For …
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Disney Plus is bringing out the big guns of its many, many studios in its bid to battle Netflix, Warner and others for streaming media dominance. Clamor for the service led to its app being downloaded 3.2 million times to mobile devices in its first day on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. With all the demand …
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Apple might start offering subscription bundles as early as 2020, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The bundling could possibly include Apple News Plus, Apple Music and Apple TV Plus. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Bloomberg said selling content could be a growth strategy for Apple as the smartphone market slows. Apple News Plus launched in March. It’s …
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Apple could change up the design of the iPhone 12 in 2020 and surprise us with a new, yet familiar look. We rounded up all the rumors about the next iPhone’s design and features, including a four-camera array. On this week’s Apple Core roundup, we also check in on the latest rumors about Apple’s AR glasses and find out why …
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