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France: Apple TV+ content on Canal+

Canal+ Group is to offer to all subscribers in metropolitan France and Switzerland, free-of charge, access to all the content from streaming platform Apple TV+, beginning April 20th.  According to the multi-year strategic deal between Canal+ Group and Apple, all shows will be available via on-demand platform MyCanal. A number of original series produced by […]

April 14, 2023From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Stephen Curry: Underrated in cinemas and Apple TV+

Apple Original Films and A24 have announced that the highly anticipated, critically acclaimed documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” directed and produced by Emmy Award winner Peter Nicks, will be released in select theaters and premiere globally on Apple TV+ on July 21st. “Stephen Curry: Underrated” is the remarkable coming-of-age story of one of the most influential, […]

April 13, 2023

Forecast: Digital consumer services worth $513bn by 2027

Non-traditional categories of digital gaming, online video, messaging apps, smart home and digital music are showing faster growth, with projected five-year CAGRs of 5 per cent – 21 per cent according to research from Omdia. Although of smaller value than established telco services such as mobile data, pay-TV and broadband, these fast-growing markets are forecast […]

April 12, 2023

Report: PC, Apple computer sales plummet

PC sales, including Apple units, have tumbled by 29 percent during the recent quarter-year. Statistics from International Data Corp (IDC) says that the fall-out from the pandemic has lead to a glut in store and supplier inventory. IDC states that global PC shipments were 56.9 million in Q1 this year, down 29 per cent y-o-y […]

April 11, 2023By Chris Forrester

The Afterparty returns in July on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has announced that its global hit murder mystery comedy series, The Afterparty, from Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, is set to return for season two on July 12th. Told through new and popular film genres, the 10-episode second season will premiere on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed […]

April 11, 2023

Apple’s Napoleon to debut in cinemas

Apple Original Films has announced that the historical action epic Napoleon from acclaimed director Ridley Scott will first be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, on  November 22nd, before streaming globally on Apple TV+. Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, Napoleon stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French […]

April 4, 2023

Globalstar secures $200m of funding

Satellite operator Globalstar, which has an agreement with Apple to connect smartphones via satellite for emergency services, has secured a $200 million (€183.6m) loan which means that debts can be paid and puts capital in place for expansion. The Globalstar borrowing comes from an affiliate of Värde Partners, and is in the form of 13 […]

March 31, 2023By Chris Forrester

Apple TV+ celebrates Earth Day with Big Beasts

Apple has announced a new 10-part documentary series, Big Beasts, narrated by Hollywood star Tom Hiddleston. The series will premiere globally on April 21st, exclusively on Apple TV+, ahead of Earth Day on April 22nd. Two new episodes will premiere each week until May 19th. From the creative team behind the Apple TV+ award-winning Tiny […]

March 31, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Research: Same-brand device ecosystems drive consumer loyalty

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, has released its latest Worldpanel ComTech data on the decision-making journey for technology devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, smart speakers, domestic appliances, and also Wearables (smartwatches & fitness trackers). The data reveals that the same brand ownership across multiple devices consolidates brand loyalty and drives revenue by […]

March 29, 2023

Apple TV+ announces The Savant

Apple TV+ has announced “The Savant,” a new, eight-episode limited series starring Academy, SAG, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award winner Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” “The Good Nurse,” “George & Tammy,” Broadway’s “A Doll’s House”) in the lead role. In addition to starring, Chastain will executive produce through Freckle Films, and FIFTH […]

March 28, 2023