Apple Adjusts TV+ Strategy, Apple’s Twist to Licensed Video Content, Zuckerberg Pulls the Plug on Meta Smartwatches (Daily Update)
In today's update, we examine a subtle yet intriguing strategy adjustment to Apple TV+. The discussion then turns to Mark Zuckerberg pulling the plug on Meta’s smartwatch plans. We look at why the news came to Neil as a surprise.
Hello everyone. Welcome to a new week.
We will jump into today’s update with Apple TV+.
Apple Adjusts TV+ Strategy
Over the past few weeks, we have seen Apple unveil a subtle yet intriguing strategy adjustment to Apple TV+. For the first time, Apple has made licensed video content available next to its original video content within Apple TV+ for paying subscribers.
The company’s approach to licensed content deserves closer examination.
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