Apple to Unveil Apple TV+ In November
In March, Apple announced its ambitious desire to start a streaming service called Apple TV+. At the time of the announcement, not a lot of details was given about what Apple TV+. From the initial announcement, it was gathered that it will feature original content. It promised original content from the likes of Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Octavia Spencer and many more. They also revealed that it will house channels like Hulu, Showtime, ESPN and HBO.
Some more information has come to light. According to a statement by Bloomberg, it seems like Apple TV+ will be launching in November.
Apple to Unveil Apple TV+ In November
It seems like Apple TV+ will be launching in November. According to some sources, it will cost $9.99 per month. Potential customers will be first offered a free trial to lure them in, after which they will be expected to pay $9.99 per month for unfettered access to Apple’s content library. Sources also revealed that Apple plans to aggressively grow the content on its Apple TV+. They plan to aggressively peruse new partners. They have already announced 14 shows during the big unveil. It will launch some of them on day one, and add more shows from that roster later. Initial highlights of the service will be Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories,” “See” with Jason Momoa, “Truth Be Told” with Octavia Spencer. ‘The Morning Show,’ a drama series starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carrell is also another highlight of the service.
More Details on Apple’s Apple TV+
With Apple TV+, Apple promises to upend a market which has thus far been dominated by Netflix and Amazon. It is unclear how Apple will fare amid a crowded field of big-name entrants including Disney and AT&T’s HBO. Their price is a tad higher than the base plan of their competitors. For instance, Amazon Prime Video offers its streaming for $8.99 per month if you pay for an annual subscription. Netflix’s basic standard definition plan starts at $9 per month. Disney’s upcoming service will launch at $6.99 per month, and if you pay $13 per month, it’ll throw in ESPN+ and Hulu subscriptions too. Read the full article
