Apple TV+ debuted at $4.99 per month, and, for what it's worth, the company hasn't changed the price for the video streaming service. But, that doesn't mean the price points remain the same for the primary competitors out there in the wild, unfortunately. And, sure enough, another price hike is in the works for a pair of popular options.
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ESPN+ now supports watching with others via SharePlay
SharePlay, features baked into platforms like iOS and macOS, allow users to jump into shared experiences, like watching movies and TV shows together. It supports first-party apps like Apple TV, of course, but the good news is it also supports third-party content, too. And now one more option has joined the list.
Hulu is jacking up live TV pricing but throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ at no extra cost
You'll soon get access to both Disney+ and ESPN+ via a Hulu live TV bundle at no extra cost. At the same time, Disney is raising Hulu live TV bundle pricing by $5, which is still cheaper than paying $15/month when subscribing to the two services separately.
Hulu is raising prices for its on-demand plans by $1 per month
Even as these streaming services, of which there are many, continue to rake in customers, prices aren't set in stone. Which means, eventually, a price hike is probably going to happen. Hulu's no stranger to that, and now the service is doing it again, with new price plans going into effect starting in October of this year.
Disney+ now has over 86 million subscribers just over a year after launch
It might be safe to say that people like Disney+.
Verizon will bundle Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu with select Mix & Match unlimited plans
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.
How to disable video autoplay in the ESPN app on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to stop video autoplay in the ESPN app on your iPhone and iPad, gaining control over your data usage and browsing experience.
Disney announces Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle for $12.99
Later this year, Disney is going to launch its huge streaming service, Disney+. But the company already owns two other huge services: ESPN+ and Hulu. All of these will be offered in a bundle before the end of 2019.
The best apps for following the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs are just getting underway, and that means hockey games almost every night of the week for the next several weeks. Keeping up with the latest matches, scores, and big plays can be tough.
Thankfully, keeping up with the playoffs doesn’t mean you need to commit several hours a day, in front of multiple TVs, watching every second of every game. Whether you’re looking for highlights or stats, brackets or scores, or even live streams of the games, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are right at your fingertips with these great iOS apps.
Disney debuts ESPN+ video streaming service at a price of $4.99 per month
The entertainment conglomerate Disney today launched ESPN+, its new video-streaming service with 10,000 live sporting events in its first year, including more than 180 Major League Baseball and National Hockey League games.
Live news and live sports coming to TV app
Apple TV got the TV app, alongside iPhones and iPads last year. It allows you to easily discover new content to watch, or pickup where you left off. The biggest downside was that it didn't have access to live TV streams, instead of having to launch apps individually. Apple changes this with the new Apple TV 4K.
ESPN for Apple TV gains simulcast feature for watching 4 live sporting events simultaneously
You can now watch up to four live sporting events simultaneously on your television through ESPN's updated app for the fourth-generation Apple TV that's rolling out today.