Apple’s new streaming service, Apple TV+, is set to launch on November 1. The service will offer a lineup of original shows, movies, and documentaries.
Apple TV+ is just the latest entrant into the increasingly crowded streaming market. But Apple is hoping that its deep pockets, strong brand, and vast ecosystem of devices will give it an edge over its competitors.
Here’s a look at how Apple TV+ will change the streaming landscape.
Apple TV+ will be more expensive than most other streaming services
Apple TV+ will cost $4.99 per month, which is more than most other streaming services. Netflix, for example, starts at $8.99 per month.
Apple TV+ will have a smaller selection of content than most other streaming services
When it launches, Apple TV+ will have a lineup of just over a dozen original shows and movies. That’s a fraction of the content available on Netflix, which has over 3,000 titles.
Apple TV+ will be ad-free
Unlike most other streaming services, Apple TV+ will not have any ads. That means you won’t have to sit through any commercial breaks while you’re watching your favorite shows.
Apple TV+ will be available on all Apple devices
Apple TV+ will be available on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV. That gives Apple a huge potential audience for its new streaming service.
Apple TV+ will be available in over 100 countries
Apple TV+ will launch in over 100 countries. That’s a much wider launch than most other streaming services, which tend to launch in just a handful of countries.
Apple TV+ will have a seven-day free trial
Apple is offering a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+. That’s shorter than the free trials offered by most other streaming services, which typically offer 30-day free trials.
Apple TV+ will be integrated with the Apple TV app
The Apple TV app is a central hub for all your streaming content. It’s available on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV.
Apple TV+ will be integrated with the Apple TV app, which means you’ll be able to find all of your favorite shows and movies in one place.
Apple TV+ will have offline viewing
Apple TV+ will support offline viewing, which means you’ll be able to download shows and movies to your device and watch them later.
Apple TV+ will have 4K HDR support
Apple TV+ will support 4K HDR, which means you’ll be able to watch your favorite shows and movies in high-definition.
Apple TV+ will launch on November 1
Apple TV+ will launch on November 1. That’s just a few weeks after the launch of Disney+, which is set to launch on November 12.
