NBCUniversal set to face Apple in crowded streaming video market in 2020

NBCUniversal plans to launch an as-yet unnamed streaming service in 2020, and could be a force to be reckoned with given the content under its umbrella.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 8

Comcast plans 'superior' cash offer to beat out Disney for 21st Century Fox

Comcast on Wednesday confirmed rumors that it intends to outbid Disney for 21st Century Fox and some of its subsidiaries, in a deal that could radically shake up the streaming media landscape — if it's approved.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

Def Leppard puts discography on Apple Music, other streaming services

British rock bank Def Leppard — best known for songs like "Rock of Ages" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me" — has released its complete back catalog on streaming music services, including Apple Music and Spotify.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 15

Movie studios talk $30 rentals for films still in theaters as Apple pushes for content on iTunes

Hollywood studios are reportedly showing "greater flexibility" in negotiations with theater chains about the prospect of early movie rentals — something that could affect Apple, which is also allegedly pursuing early streaming via the iTunes Store.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 47

Apple Music execs Iovine & Jackson go on defense about Frank Ocean, Kanye West

Apple Music executives Jimmy Iovine and Larry Jackson adopted a defensive tone in parts of an interview published on Thursday, working to explain things like the fallout of a Frank Ocean deal, and why Kanye West's "The Life of Pablo" became a short-term Tidal exclusive.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Apple pushes for iTunes rentals of movies still on big screen

Apple could potentially offer iTunes rentals for movies that are still in theatres, a report said on Wednesday, which would give it a rare advantage over other rental platforms.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 31

UMG moratorium on exclusives may have killed Lady Gaga deal with Apple Music

The decision by Universal Music Group to end exclusives may have also quashed an Apple Music deal involving Lady Gaga and Universal's Interscope label, a report claimed on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 20

Universal Pictures now available to re-download on Apple's iCloud

Movies from Universal Pictures purchased on iTunes can now be re-downloaded through the iCloud service, leaving just one major studio, Fox, that is not a part of iCloud.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 48

HBO agrees to allow Universal, Fox movies on Apple's iCloud

Premium cable network HBO has agreed to relax its terms from contracts with Universal and Fox and allow the studios to make their movies available for download on Apple's iCloud.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 57

iCloud now supports downloads of "most" iTunes movies, apart from Fox, Universal

Apple's iTunes support for downloading previous purchases from iCloud has expanded into movies, although two studios, Fox and Universal, are still working to resolve an exclusive contractual obligation with HBO.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 11

iCloud record label deals may cost Apple $150 million

In order to get the major record labels onboard with its forthcoming iCloud service, Apple could fork over as much as $150 million in "advanced payments."

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 40

Nokia pulls the plug on its 'Ovi Unlimited' iTunes competitor

Nokia is pulling the plug on its Ovi Music Unlimited service in nearly every market it serves, citing incompatibility with iPods as a key problem.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 17

Apple executives dodge data center, FaceTime questions in earnings call

As usual, Apple's executives kept close to a carefully prepared script on the company's stellar financial results, being careful not to reveal too much about the company's future plans, including its data center cloud services and broader open support for FaceTime video calling.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 34

Inside Apple's new MobileMe web and iOS apps

Apple's refresh of its MobileMe services brings both a cleaner new iPad inspired web interface for browser-based access and a more optimized app experience for mobile iOS devices.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 54

Apple's TV subscription plan gains potential partners in CBS, Disney

Both CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co. have shown interest in offering content for Apple's TV subscription proposal slated for roll out sometime in 2010.

Brian Garner 16 years ago 41

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