Hulu will not be a part of Apple's video streaming service, report says

Although Apple's streaming video platform should offer an assortment of third-party services at launch, Hulu reportedly won't be one of them.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 18

Netflix will not offer programming on Apple TV service

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on Monday confirmed his company will not sell subscriptions or offer existing content to customers through an Apple branded video streaming service expected for unveiling on March 25.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 30

Nielsen to start sharing Hulu & Prime Video viewership later in 2019, could force concessions by Apple

Nielsen will reportedly begin sharing viewership data for Hulu and Amazon Prime Video later this year, which could put pressure on Apple to allow the same with its new video service.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple needs blockbuster acquisitions in gaming & video streaming to thrive, claims J.P. Morgan

To boost Services revenue, Apple should use its cash hoard to try to buy video streaming giant Netflix or video game publisher Activision despite neither being for sale, says analysts with J.P. Morgan.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 36

Soderbergh returns to iPhone filmography with 'High Flying Bird'

Steven Soderbergh is back behind the iPhone for his latest film, this time for Netflix. The first trailer for "High Flying Bird," a film shot entirely on trio of iPhones was just released.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 7

Apple stock threatened by growing backlash against App Store revenue cut

Rumblings against Apple's sizable take from App Store revenues could have an impact on the company's stock, given the new focus on Services revenue, an analyst said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 54

Netflix pushes up Standard & Premium prices in second major hike [u]

Netflix on Tuesday announced higher prices for its Standard and Premium tiers, potentially putting the loyalty of its viewers to the test. [Corrected Basic pricing info]

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 48

Netflix kills in-app subscription option for iPhone & iPad users

Joining some other prominent companies, video streaming service Netflix is no longer allowing new customers to subscribe via iTunes — that is, by way of an in-app purchase on their iPhone or iPad.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 83

Munster predicts Apple to outperform FAANG stocks in 2019

Longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster on Wednesday issued predictions on the 2019 tech stock landscape, saying Apple will outperform its fellow FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google) investment options on the back of a growing services business and consumer-minded company ethos.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 34

Holiday Gift Guide: These entertaining subscriptions are perfect for Mac and iOS users

Even the hardest-working Mac or iPad user needs a break every now and again. And equally, these tools we use to work on are superb for teaching us new subjects too.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 0

Apple tried to win the rights to stream 'Friends'

Though it ultimately lost out to Netflix, which is paying roughly $100 million, Apple was one of the bidders for rights to stream the '90s sitcom "Friends" in 2019, a report revealed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Disney's Netflix rival to launch in 2019 as Disney+

Following a takeover of 21st Century Fox, Disney is moving ahead with plans to launch a streaming service chock-full of blockbuster movies and TV shows pulled from its increasingly deep well of original content.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 15

Steven Soderbergh's 'High Flying Bird' shot on an iPhone, gets distribution deal

Netflix is slated to distribute the drama "High Flying Bird" from the award-winning Soderbergh, who also released another iPhone-shot film, "Unsane," in early 2018.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 14

Proposed law will force Apple, Amazon, Netflix to produce 30% of streamed video in the EU

Video streaming services from Netflix and Amazon operating in the European Union will be forced to dedicate a portion of their content catalog to local TV shows and films under proposals said to be close to becoming law, one that could also affect Apple's rumored video content efforts.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 64

Netflix's iOS App Store fee avoidance will only give 'modest' revenue boost

Removal of in-app payments for a Netflix subscription in some markets may be modestly beneficial to the company's overall revenue, but bringing the concept to the U.S. version of the app may not be that beneficial overall for the streaming service.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 56

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