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Apple Music, TV, and Devices finally release on Windows
The apps are fresh out of preview for everyone to use.
Apple Music, TV, and Devices have been in preview on Windows for just over a year now. If you're a fan of using these Apple-based apps, but you don't want to keep swapping between Windows and macOS, then we have good news for you. The aforementioned apps are now coming out of preview, and are available for everybody to download right now.
Apple hikes TV+, Arcade, News+, and One bundle prices starting today
Apple raised the prices of some of its subscription services today, ultimately bringing the price of an individual Apple One bundle to $20.
Apple raised the prices of three subscription services today — Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade — for both new customers and current subscribers. The change takes place in most regions, including the U.S. and Canada, but pricing remains unchanged in select markets. For new subscribers, the new prices are effective immediately. Current subscribers will be charged the new rates for their existing subscription at their next billing cycle. Since these three services are included in the Apple One bundle, Apple has raised the new bundle pricing as well.
5 reasons I only watch shows on Apple TV+
There are plenty of solid platforms for watching on-demand movies and shows, but I only keep up with content offered on Apple TV+.
In the era of digital subscriptions, we often find ourselves lost, unable to pick between the endless available options. When it comes to on-demand movies and shows, you've got plenty of well-established names, such as Netflix, Max, Disney+, Hulu, and more. However, after actively using several of these platforms, I've decided to stick to Apple TV+ as the sole service for watching movies and series on my streaming devices.
5 reasons I bought an Apple TV despite never actually watching TV
Apple TV is excellent for streaming movies and series, but that's not why I got one.
The Apple TV, as you can imagine, is the best media streaming device for iPhone users. And just like on iOS 17, you get to download apps to it (and even install tvOS beta builds to access upcoming features). This allows you to watch any of your favorite shows and movies on the big screen while also taking advantage of new smart offerings.
Apple will start charging you more for its Music and TV Plus services starting today
Apple is raising the prices of Apple Music and Apple TV Plus starting today. The services will start costing individuals up to $3 more monthly.
Few years ago, Apple started heavily relying on the subscription services it offers as an additional revenue source. At this point, the company has services dedicated for music, fitness, TV, cloud storage, and much more. Two of the most popular subscriptions it offers are Apple Music and TV Plus. As you might've guessed from their names, the former is a Spotify rival, while the latter competes with the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus.
Apple Music and Apple TV are coming to the Microsoft Store
Microsoft announced during it's October 12 Surface event that Apple Music and Apple TV will be coming to the Microsoft Store on Windows.
The focus of Microsoft's October 12 Surface event may have been the Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and the Surface Studio 2 Plus, but there was a small surprise for iPhone users living on Windows. During a segment of the event that talked about Windows 11 and helping Windows customers work across their devices, Microsoft shared that Apple Music and Apple TV are coming to the Microsoft Store soon. Also shared is the fact that an iCloud Photos integration will be coming to the Windows 11 Photos app.
T-Mobile adds Apple TV Plus as a perk for Magenta Max subscribers
T-Mobile is adding introducing another perk to its Magenta Max plans, offering free access to Apple TV Plus.
T-Mobile is once again adding value to its service, this time including Apple TV Plus for free for all eligible plans. The wireless carrier typically delivers news of its upcoming changes by holding Un-carrier events, but today, the company decided to keep its announcement short and sweet, offer a simple press release and an accompanying it with a 30 second video featuring Mike Sievert, the company's current president and chief executive officer. The offer will be available to all Magenta Max subscribers starting on August 31.
Live baseball is coming to Apple TV Plus, whenever we get baseball again
Apple has announced Friday Night Baseball, a new program for Apple TV Plus that includes two live baseball games every week.
Today at its Peek Performance event, Apple announced Friday Night Baseball. Just like Amazon has offered with its Prime Video service, the Cupertino firm is going to start offering live baseball. As you can probably tell from the name, it's going to be on Friday nights.