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The Mandalorian wallpapers: OLED iPhone screens edition

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated April 27, 2021

On Friday, November 13, all flagship iPhones will receive an OLED display panel. For the first time, all of these devices will enjoy a Super Retina XDR, OLED display. Capable of almost infinite contrast ratio between True Black (#000000) and super bright, colorful imagery. The Mandalorian wallpaper pack included in this week's Wallpapers of the Week combines two of my favorite things: Star Wars and iPhones. This collection includes eight The Mandalorian wallpapers optimized for OLED iPhone screens.

Disney+ GroupWatch feature is rolling out now for all subscribers in the U.S.

Evan Selleck ∙ September 29, 2020

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Disney+ was testing a party watch feature called GroupWatch. The test was limited, though, and availability only present in Canada.

Disney+ is testing a new party watch feature called GroupWatch

Evan Selleck ∙ September 11, 2020

While social distancing rules have started to wane in some areas, some folks may still not want to group up in person just yet. That's where watch parties come in.

Verizon will bundle Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu with select Mix & Match unlimited plans

Evan Selleck ∙ August 17, 2020

If you are a Verizon Wireless customer and want to take full advantage of a new bundle option coming this week, you may need to make some changes to your plan if you aren't already a Mix & Match subscriber.

Disney+ now boasts over 60 million paid subscribers

Evan Selleck ∙ August 4, 2020

Disney's video streaming service Disney+ continues to see millions of subscribers, and the good news for the company is that those numbers continue to trend upwards.

Apple TV+ customer satisfaction below average for both value and original programming

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 9, 2020

According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), Apple's video-streaming service is "below average" in terms of both value and original programming.

Disney+ now has over 54 million paid subscribers

Evan Selleck ∙ May 5, 2020

Ever since Disney officially announced its streaming service Disney+, it's been considered the juggernaut service to beat. And it turns out that is indeed the case.

HBO Max launches May 27 for $15 per month, includes a full slate of original content

Evan Selleck ∙ April 21, 2020

Back in October of last year, WarnerMedia and AT&T confirmed that its newest streaming service, the highly-anticipated HBO Max, would launch sometime in May of 2020. And now we know when, exactly, subscribers can start watching content.

Walmart is selling its on-demand video streaming service Vudu to Fandango

Evan Selleck ∙ April 20, 2020

Vudu has grown in popularity over the years for a variety of reasons, including its streaming quality for HD and 4K UHD films, but it's time under the Walmart banner has apparently ended.

NBC’s streaming service Peacock launches today for some Comcast customers

Evan Selleck ∙ April 15, 2020

NBCUniversal announced Peacock, its video streaming service, in September of last year. And in January we learned all of the launch details, like how it would go live for all potential customers in July. But if you're a Comcast customer you've got a bit of an exception.

Quibi sees 1.7 million downloads in the first week, working on support for TV casting

Evan Selleck ∙ Updated October 21, 2020

Back in January we reported that Quibi, short for "quick bites" of content, was going to launch in early April. And, indeed, the newest streaming service designed specifically for your phone is available, and initial first week numbers seem promising enough.

Disney+ passes 50 million subscribers just five months since launch

Evan Selleck ∙ April 8, 2020

February feels so long ago now. Back then Disney's former CEO, Bob Iger, was confirming that its fledgling streaming service, Disney+, had surpassed 28 million subscribers. Now, just two months later and those numbers took tiny in comparison.