Top stories of the week: iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, a 7th-gen iPad, and more
A look back at all the exciting stories over the last week, beginning September 9.
Disney
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger resigns from Apple’s board
Disney’s CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s board of directors.
New Disney+ details: 4 simultaneous streams, 7 profiles, free 4K and HDR — all at no extra cost
With weekly episodes, support for simultaneous streaming on four devices at once and seven user profiles on a single account, and free 4K and HDR, Disney’s upcoming video service is shaping up to be quite the deal.
Disney+ will stream on the most popular devices at launch, including iPhone, iPad and Apple TV with support for IAPs and the TV app
Disney+ will stream on the most popular devices at launch, including your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, with full support for Apple’s TV app and the In-App Purchase mechanism.
Disney announces Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle for $12.99
Disney has just announced a brand new bundle that will include Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for just $12.99 per month.
Disney now has full control of Hulu through a new deal with Comcast
Slowly but surely, Disney has been increasing its ownership stake in Hulu and now has full control of the video-streaming service through a new deal with Comcast.
Netflix doesn’t seem too worried about the new streaming services from Apple and Disney
Netflix isn’t 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.
Disney+ details: pricing, roadmap, content, device compatibility, Apple rivalry & more
Disney’s direct-to-consumer strategy puts it at odds with Apple’s video-streaming product launching this fall. But Disney+ has a lot going for it, here’s everything you need to know.
Disney CEO Bob Iger may lose his seat on Apple’s board due to conflict of interest
Apple’s upcoming video-streaming service could push Disney’s chief executive Bob Iger off the company’s board of directors.
Microsoft will now sync movies bought on Xbox or Windows 10 with your iTunes Movies library
If you bought movies and TV shows through your Xbox console or Windows 10 system, you can now synchronize and access them on your Apple devices via iTunes.
With Comcast dropping out, Disney to acquire 21st Century Fox entertainment assets
Disney will soon acquire key parts of Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox empire now that Comcast has decided to no longer pursue the businesses on the block.
Play Disney Parks app makes standing in line for rides more bearable
With the all-new Play Disney Parks app, Disney is trying to make the least attractive part of your stay more bearable. All you need is your iPhone.
