Netflix raises monthly price of standard plan to $13.99, premium to $17.99

Netflix on Thursday raised the price of its standard and premium plans to $13.99 and $17.99, representing a hike of $1 and $2, respectively.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 23

Mac with T2 Security Chip required to play 4K Netflix streams in macOS Big Sur

Those looking forward to streaming Netflix content in 4K HDR with the upcoming macOS Big Sur operating system will need a Mac with Apple's T2 Security Chip, limiting the feature to recently released hardware.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 28

Netflix hires former Apple exec Bozoma Saint John as chief marketing officer

Former Apple executive and marketing veteran Bozoma Saint John is joining Netflix.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Netflix cuts video bitrates in Europe due to social distancing demand

Netflix is complying with a European Union request to lower video streaming quality in an effort to ease the strain on networks on the continent.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 33

Apple TV+ team boosted by hiring of Netflix platform engineer

Apple is continuing to add more employees to its roster for the Apple TV+ project, with the latest hire Ruslan Meshenberg, an engineer who worked on Netflix's streaming platform.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 14

Disney+ touts more than 10 million subscribers day after launch

The new subscription television service from Disney has blown past 10 million subscribers within its first 24 hours of operation.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 11

Editorial: Samsung hasn't copied Apple TV+ yet, but it's only a matter of time

It's not true that Samsung copies absolutely everything Apple ever does. Apart from Apple TV+, though, we're struggling to find another exception — and there are reasons to think TV won't be safe for long, either.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 47

Netflix says Apple TV+, others to accelerate transition away from traditional TV

Netflix in a letter to investors released on Wednesday said new entrants into the streaming space, including Apple TV+, will help accelerate what it believes to be an inevitable shift away from traditional linear television.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 12

Editorial: Why Apple created Apple TV+ rather than buying Netflix

As movie downloads and rentals shift to streaming subscriptions, Apple has to maintain the relevance of its iOS, tvOS and macOS platforms in being able to play popular content. But why did it start from scratch in creating Apple TV+ rather than simply using its huge pile of cash to snatch up Netflix?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 28

Editorial: The new Services — Why Apple created Apple TV+

Apple's announcement of series of original new content projects for its upcoming Apple TV+ subscription service raises two questions: why would Apple want to be in that business, and why didn't it just acquire Netflix, the established leader in that space?

Daniel Eran Dilger 7 years ago 3

Here's how to get started with your new Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD

Apple doesn't provide everything you need right in the box with the Apple TV, and a perfect set-up can be a little fiddly. Then when you're hooked on how well it works, Apple TV has some nice extra touches that make viewing even better.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 19

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Victor Marks 7 years ago 1

Netflix rolls out adaptive 'high-quality' audio for Apple TV owners with surround sound

Netflix on Wednesday launched what it calls "high-quality audio," offering crisper sound for viewers with surround-sound systems.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 5

Netflix says it doesn't expect Apple TV+ or Disney+ to 'materially affect' income

Netflix on Tuesday said that it doesn't see much threat from two upcoming competitors, Apple TV+ and Disney+, each launching towards the end of 2019.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 19

Survey claims 86 percent of US teens plan to choose iPhone as next smartphone

A newly-published survey of 8,600 U.S. teens found that a higher number than ever, 86 percent, are hoping to make Apple's iPhone their next smartphone.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 37

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