HBO ex-CEO Richard Plepler negotiating Apple TV+ content deal
Apple appears to be on the cusp of signing an Apple TV+ content deal with RLP & Company, helmed by former HBO chief executive Richard Plepler. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
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Instagram to start hiding like counts in the US as test expands next week to help users focus on content
Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri, shared at the Wired25 conference this evening that the social media service will expand its test that hides like counts to the US next week for some users. This comes after testing started this summer in a handful of countries including Canada, Italy, Australia, and Brazil. more… The post Instagram to…
Apple told Apple TV+ content creators not to besmirch China, report says
Following a series of decisions that demonstrates Apple’s willingness to kowtow to Chinese government wishes, a report on Friday claims company executives exhibited similar patterns of behavior in preparing content for the upcoming Apple TV+ video service. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
EPIX launches standalone streaming service ‘NOW’, available on iOS and Apple TV with exclusive original content
Have you longed for a television series based on Batman’s butler, Alfred? Perhaps a subscription to the EPIX NOW streaming service might be in order, as the MGM-owned channel announced this weekend the launch of its standalone streaming service. First reported by Deadline, EPIX NOW will join the crowded array of competitors vying for your few bucks per…
Apple’s Swift Playgrounds 2.2 improves discovery of third-party content, new playgrounds
Apple on Monday issued an updated version of its Swift Playgrounds app for iPad, introducing content discovery enhancements, improved touch gestures and more. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Cook says Apple not in music streaming for the money, touts human content curation
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently sat down to discuss Apple Music and its place in the burgeoning music streaming world, once again touting the service’s human content curation as a key benefit over competitors like Spotify. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Apple hiring trends further signal its growing interest in editorial content
Over the last year, Apple has put a heightened focus on news and editorial content. Just last week, the company shared its first exclusive piece of content via Apple News, while it was also revealed that Apple has been paying some publishers for early exclusivity rights to video content. New data on Apple’s hiring trends…
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Report: President Obama nearing content deal with Netflix, but Apple is also interested
Thus far, Apple has inked deals with some major entertainment names for its original video platform. A new report form The New York Times today highlights another potential effort, this time involving former president Barack Obama… more… 9to5Mac
Apple offers ways to ‘Serve Your Community’ along with other MLK focused content
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Apple has shared a few editorials on the iOS App Store in addition to featuring a homepage photo and quote on its website. The top billed story is Serve Your Community, which looks to help users give back by highlighting several apps and services. more… 9to5Mac
Amazon Prime Video Apple TV app updated for 5.1 sound in UHD content, NFL streaming only on newer units [u]
On a recently updated document, Amazon has retracted claims that 5.1 sound is available in the early versions of the Amazon Prime Video app for the Apple TV, and that live streaming of Amazon channels and Thursday Night Football has limitations. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp updated w/ new content & social features
Nintendo has released a notable update for Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp on iOS. The update brings the app to version 1.1 and includes new content and social features, as well as performance improvements and bug fixes… more… 9to5Mac
Apple hires yet another veteran TV programming exec for its original content efforts
As part of its growing original content efforts, Apple has hired programming veteran Michelle Lee to join its worldwide video department, as reported by Variety. Lee has previously worked on popular shows for several major networks as a producing partner at Universal Television’s True Jack Productions… more… 9to5Mac
Apple adds Amazon Studios alum to its original content team for international role
Apple is expanding its original content team with a new hire from Amazon Studios. Variety reports that Morgan Wandell is joining Apple to develop original content for international audiences after serving a similar role at Amazon. more… 9to5Mac
Apple starts rolling out 4K HDR iTunes content ahead of Apple TV 4K launch
As promised, Apple on Thursday began rolling out 4K HDR movies on its iTunes Store, content that customers will be able to stream using the company’s new Apple TV 4K set-top box come next week. AppleInsider – Frontpage News
Spotify ousts head of video & podcasts as early original content efforts fail
Spotify’s foray into creating original video content hasn’t garnered as much attention as the company would have liked, despite launching a multitude of shows. Now, Bloomberg reports that the streaming service has ousted its head of original video and podcasting operations… more… 9to5Mac