The way Tim Cook sees it, the streaming wars is not a battle that will see one ultimate winner. Rather there will just be a lot of options, and Apple simply wants to be in on the fun.
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Apple reportedly seeking traditional theatrical releases for some films before they stream on Apple TV+
Apple has partnered with a laundry list of remarkably talented individuals to launch original content on Apple TV+, the company's upcoming streaming service. That will include films, documentaries, and TV series.
Netflix is testing thematic collections of things to watch curated by human experts
Netflix is testing yet another feature with a subset of its iOS customers, called Collections — a new way to help users find TV shows and movies they’ll want to watch.
FlixRatings for Netflix augments the Netflix app’s rating system
If you’re a cable-cutter or you simply enjoy having access to a massive library of movies and TV shows, then you probably have a subscription to Netflix. The Netflix app for iOS is particularly intuitive, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t do with some improvements.
Enter FlixRatings for Netflix, a newly released jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Joshua Seltzer that augments Netflix’s in-app rating system and integrates a legacy forward skip feature for those who miss how it used to work in a previous version of the app.
Apple’s Cue shoots down the rumor that he sometimes falls asleep during meetings
Apple's content and services chief Eddy Cue sat down with The Times in London, addressing the rumor that he sometimes falls asleep at executive meetings. In addition, the executive has discussed other topics of interest, including the upcoming video-streaming service Apple TV+, Netflix competition, Steve Jobs' stance on privacy and more.
Clicker is the smart way to Netflix binge on your Mac
Unless you’ve been living under a very large rock for the past few years, chances are you have a Netflix account. This means that you have a seemingly limitless number of streaming shows and movies to choose from, which can oftentimes be more than a bit overwhelming.
Netflix now supports way higher bitrates for improved “studio quality” audio
Netflix is elevating your audio experience with higher bitrates "to give you a cinematic experience at home", with up to 768 kb/s audio bitrate available on devices Apple TV 4K and other streamers which support 5.1 surround sound.
Netflix is testing a shuffle feature
Netflix is testing a new feature that would serve a random episode of a specific TV show without having to navigate the interface and pick which one you'd like to watch.
Meet Clicker, a native Netflix player for your Mac with Touch Bar support, PiP and other perks
If you're looking for a great Netflix experience for macOS, look no further than Clicker, a streamlined Netflix player for your Mac that comes with time-saving Touch Bar shortcuts, Picture-in-Picture support and a bunch of preferences for things like automatically skipping episode intros, automatically starting the next episode and more.
Netflix doesn’t seem too worried about the new streaming services from Apple and Disney
Netflix doesn't seem too worried about the increasing competition in the video streaming space. In its Q1 2019 earnings report, released today, the company says it doesn't expect the newly announced services from Apple and Disney to 'materially affect' its growth.
Netflix’s disingenuous explanation for why it’s killed AirPlay in the iOS app is unacceptable
Netflix's iPhone and iPad app no longer supports Apple's device-to-device AirPlay media streaming technology, but the explanation given is hardly acceptable.
Apple’s video-streaming service is coming in April or May but without Netflix, Hulu & HBO
Apple's rumored video-streaming service is launching in April or May with original content free for Apple device owners and a platform to subscribe to other digital media services.