Disney+ accounts hack highlights need for more password security

Disney+, the major studio's rival video streaming service to Apple TV+, has hit upon a second launch snag, with a number of users claiming their accounts have been hacked, but the small number of people affected suggests the issue lies in poor password management than in Disney's security.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 20

Apple TV+ versus Disney+ compared — the streaming wars escalate

The next phase of the streaming wars is upon us. On November 12, Disney+ launched with an overwhelming catalog of content. Here's how it stacks up to Apple TV+.

Stephen Silver 6 years ago 78

Disney+ to stream on Amazon's Fire TV at launch

Adding to an already impressive list of hardware launch partners, Disney's upcoming Disney+ streaming service will offer support for Amazon's Fire TV platform when it bows on Nov. 12.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 8

Interbrand names Apple as top brand for seventh year running

Citing Apple's move to create an ecosystem using products and services, Interbrand assigned a 'brand value' of $234.2 billion, an increase of 9% on last year.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

Apple TV+ will struggle to meet European quotas for local content at launch

All streaming service providers entering Europe must include at least 30% locally-produced video by the end of 2020, and neither Apple TV+ nor Disney+ are currently close to that figure.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 44

Disney CEO Bob Iger says left Apple board because 'paths were conflicting'

Disney CEO Bob Iger in an interview on Tuesday explained his departure from Apple's board of directors, saying the tech giant's recent interest in the entertainment industry puts the companies on "conflicting rather than converging" paths.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 19

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iOS 13 is out and exactly how good these iPhone cameras are, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 6

Bob Iger: Disney and Apple likely to have merged if Steve Jobs was alive

Disney CEO Bob Iger in an upcoming memoir says he believes his relationship with late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs would have led to a merger between their companies, similar to Disney's assimilation of another Jobs company, Pixar.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 74

Disney CEO Bob Iger resigns from Apple board as streaming wars heat up

Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger on Friday announced his resignation from Apple's board of directors, a move that comes just two months before the two companies will go head-to-head in the highly competitive video streaming business.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 69

Brief Thoughts: Questionable RF lawsuit, Apple TV+ vs. Disney+, Siri listening & more

Every week has dozens of things going on at any given time, too many to talk about in real-time. Here's what we think about this week's radio frequency revelations and lawsuits, Disney rolling heavy at the D23 expo in regards to Disney+, the workers responsible for listening to Siri recordings, an inadvertent iOS 12 jailbreak restoration, and Google's Android rebranding.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 12

Disney+ offers four simultaneous streams at 4K for $6.99 per month

More details about Disney+, the major media corporation's subscription video service, have been made available months ahead of its launch with customers able to stream to up to four devices at up to a 4K resolution, without needing to pay for a higher tier of service.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 25

Disney+ will stream to Apple TV, iPhone, iPad at launch - but not to Amazon Fire

Disney's upcoming streaming service Disney+ will be available to use on a wide variety of streaming platforms including the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad at launch when it goes live on November 12.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 16

Disney streaming bundle includes Disney+, ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu for $12.99 a month

When Disney launches its dedicated streaming service this fall customers will be able to sign up for a bundled tier that includes Disney+, ESPN+ and ad-supported Hulu for a monthly fee of $12.99.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 33

Disney gains immediate operational control of Hulu, with full $9.2 billion buyout by 2024

Disney is taking control of Hulu, an announcement on Tuesday advised, with Comcast agreeing to a deal to provide operational control of the streaming service to Disney, as well as to sell its stake to the media giant for at least $9.2 billion within the next five years.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 20

Disney CEO says Disney+ likely coming to Apple TV, intends to stay on Apple board

Following Disney's announcement regarding pricing and availability of its Disney+ streaming service, CEO Bob Iger elaborated on the upcoming release, saying the company plans to offer the product on Apple TV.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 24

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