Western Europe hit a record volume of Crime & Thriller production orders from leading global streaming platforms in 2024, reaching 94 titles. That’s equivalent to a 43 per cent share of all commissions by major streamers in the genre, more than the North American (NAM) and Asia Pacific (APAC) regions combined. The main beneficiary has […]

Apple and Netflix appear to have forged a partnership that will finally integrate Netflix content into the Apple TV app’s unified watchlist. The Apple TV app has aimed to be a central hub for managing streaming content, the flagship feature, is the ‘Up Next’ queue, aggregating shows and movies from various supported services. However, one […]

Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, reveals a growing consumer preference for ad-supported streaming, robust momentum for Apple TV+, increasing investment in sports content and Netflix’s continued strength in delivering engaging entertainment in its Q4 Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data on the global streaming market. The study, from Kantar’s Worldpanel division, uncovered the following […]

The Apple TV app is now available to download from Google Play on Android mobile devices — including phones, tablets, and foldables — offering Android users access to Apple Original series and films on Apple TV+, along with MLS Season Pass, the home of Major League Soccer. Available globally, Apple says the the Apple TV […]

Louisiana-based Globalstar, which is already supplying Apple with emergency satellite signals on its most recent phones, is ordering more than 50 software defined satellites from Canada-based MDA Space. The satellite will be used by Apple on its Gen 2 direct-to-device service. “We are pleased to once again be working with Globalstar as they develop their […]

Telcom Italia (TIM) and Apple have announced a new partnership giving TIM Customers access to Apple Music in its new monthly plans, while TimVision customers can now also access to Apple TV+ at a 30 per cent discount for six months. “The deal with Apple has a strategic relevance for TIM, which wants to propose […]

According to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report, global shipments reached 328 million units in Q4 2024 marking a 2.8 per cent increase. This growth extends the smartphone market’s streak to five consecutive quarters of year-on-year growth. For the full year 2024, total shipments climbed to 1.22 billion units, a 7.1 per cent increase […]

Apple TV+ has shared a first-look at Carême, the upcoming French-language drama starring César Award winner Benjamin Voisin, César Award nominee Jérémie Renier, César Award winner Lyna Khoudri and Alice Da Luz. The series is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon.Carême will make its global debut on Apple TV+ on April 30th, with the first […]

Apple has announced financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 28th 2024. The company posted quarterly revenue of $124.3 billion (€119.7bn), up 4 per cent year over year, slightly beating estimates. Mac and iPad revenue exceeded expectations, but iPhone sales dropped – being particularly affected by an 11.1 per cent decline in […]

Netflix has added a Season Download button for all iPhone and iPad users. This feature, which was already available on Android users, allows Netflix subscribers to download every episode in a season with just one tap.  “Whether you’re gearing up for a long flight and ready to dive into the new season of The Night […]