Apple TV+ is set to be a new streaming service that will compete with platforms like Netflix. Details about the monthly price, launch date and initial inventory have now emerged.
The news channel Bloomberg has published a new report about Apple TV+. It reveals some details that Apple has kept secret up to now. According to the report, the service will go live in November and be available in over 100 countries - including Germany. The new subscription will cost around $9.99 and include a one-month trial membership. According to insiders, however, the price is not final. It remains to be seen whether the launch date will be announced as part of a separate show. An announcement in September is also possible.
Five original content at launch
The controversial thing is that the service will only have five series at launch. These include "The Morning Show," Steven Spielberg's "Amazing Stories," "See" with Jason Momoa, "Truth Be Told" with Octavia Spencer, and a documentary series about extravagant homes called "Home." If the report proves correct, Apple's new streaming service would by no means be competitive with Netflix and the like.
However, this is set to change over time - according to the report, Apple has increased its budget for in-house productions to around six billion US dollars - whether that is enough remains to be seen. Observers believe that Apple could offer a subscription package that bundles all services for a monthly price. But Bloomberg claims to have learned something interesting about this too. Apple could tie the new services to its iPhone upgrade program - this would possibly bring in more subscribers and boost iPhone sales. Whether the plan will work remains to be seen, of course. Prime Video | Watch movies & series now on Amazon
