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Apple sets revenue record

Apple has reported record revenues for its Q1 to December, up 8.3 per cent from a year earlier to $123.9 billion (€111bn). Net profit rose 20 per cent to $34.6 billion, and the operating profit improved 24 percent to $41.5 billion. The supply constraints of previous quarters did not appear to harm Apple’s results this […]

January 28, 2022

Bitcentral acquires Powr.tv

Media workflow specialist Bitcentral has acquired direct-to-consumer video publishing solution provider Powr.tv. The Powr.tv end-to-end platform allows media networks and content owners to deploy OTT and mobile applications rapidly, broaden their reach to new audiences, and increase their revenue. Since its inception in 2016, Powr.tv’s OTT publishing platform has quickly grown to 10 million+ cumulative […]

January 25, 2022

LG to double OLED panel output

It seems viewers are increasingly prepared to invest in new OLED screens. LG Display says that it is investing in expanding its small-to-medium panel fabrication lines at its Paju, South Korea, factory and to produce 6th Generation panels to meet this demand. Local reports suggest that the investment will result in the doubling of output […]

January 21, 2022By Chris Forrester

Apple TV+ lands Godzilla and Titans series

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for a new original live-action series from Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise. Following battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the new reality that monsters are real, the series explores one family’s journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret […]

January 21, 2022

Report: App usage patterns shift over Xmas

Users engage with their mobile phones as much as ever, with overall session and install numbers remaining consistent, but the apps they engage with shift for a few weeks, reports app marketing specialist Adjust. Someone who typically uses a health and fitness app every day might take a break and gravitate toward food delivery, and […]

January 19, 2022

Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway star in Apple Original WeCrashed

Apple TV+ has unveiled the teaser trailer and premiere date for “WeCrashed,” anew limited series from Lee Eisenberg and Drew Crevello, based on the hit Wondery podcast “WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork” and starring Academy Award and SAG Award winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway. The limited series also stars Kyle Marvin, alongside […]

January 19, 2022

fuboTV integrates FanView into Multiview Feature on Apple TV

fuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has expanded its Multiview mode on Apple TV to support elements of its FanView feature, as the company continues to integrate interactivity into its live TV streaming experience. Subscribers can create their own custom sports viewing dashboard on Apple TV combining multiple streams (Multiview) with live stats and […]

January 19, 2022

Apple TV+ announces Abraham Lincoln docu-series

Apple TV+ has announced a new four-part documentary series “Lincoln’s Dilemma,” a fresh exploration of President Lincoln and the complex journey to end slavery. Narrated by Jeffrey Wright and featuring the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom Jr. as Frederick Douglass, the series is a 21st century examination of a complicated […]

January 14, 2022

Apple, MLB in streaming talks

Apple is holding discussions with Major League Baseball (MLB) with regards to streaming live games next season. Talks are already at a “serious stage” according to The New York Post, and a deal could see Apple offer live sports content on its Apple TV+ platform for the first time. MLB has been attempting to sell […]

January 11, 2022

Forecast: Subscription economy market at $275bn in 2022

A study from Juniper Research has found that the global market value of the subscription economy will grow to $275 billion (€242.6bn) in 2022; rising from $224 billion in 2021. After evaluating 10 key subscription-based markets, the research identified the following three as generating the highest revenue in 2022: 1. Physical Goods2. Digital Video3. Digital […]

January 11, 2022