Apple has reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended September 28th 2024. The company posted quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion (€87.3bn), up 6 per cent year over year, and quarterly diluted earnings per share of $0.97. Diluted earnings per share was $1.64, up 12 per cent year over year when excluding the […]

At MIPCOM, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and Parrot Analytics showcased the international success of Spain-originated content. Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment analytics, presented data showing that Spain-originated content has generated an estimated $5.1 billion (€4.7bn) in global streaming revenue over the past four years. The success of iconic Netflix originals such as Money […]

User retention in streaming services has become a crucial measure of success. Netflix consistently excels at retaining users longer than its competitors, Apple TV+ and Paramount+, reports BB Media. An analysis of the retention cycle shows that most Apple TV+ and Paramount+ users cancel their subscriptions within six months. In contrast, Netflix subscribers remain subscribed […]

FlixSnip is now available on Apple TV. FlixSnip provides bite-sized entertainment with all content under 20 minutes, including a curated selection of international films, series, and cultural programmes. The launch marks a significant expansion for FlixSnip. “Our goal is to offer viewers exceptional short-form content that reflects global cultures and trends, while also providing media […]

Virgin Media has become the first major UK telecoms provider to enable digital methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay for recurring contract payments, providing an alternative to traditional direct debits. The launch, which follows a successful trial period, will mean that new customers signing up for Virgin Media broadband, landline or TV services […]

Online payment systems have become the foundation of many industries by offering a blend of convenience and security that traditional methods often struggle to match. These systems have grown beyond basic transaction tools into essential components that can influence business success and consumer trust. Their influence spans from the bustling corridors of global retail markets […]

A new project to aid the delivery of low latency in home broadband networks to improve the user experience of interactive applications has been launched by Broadband Forum. The global standards body will show operators and service providers how to implement Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology, which was specified by the […]

Apple TV+ has announced Widow’s Bay  a new 10-episode series from creator Katie Dippold (Parks and Recreation, Ghostbusters), with Emmy Award winner Hiro Murai (The Bear, Atlanta) set to direct the pilot. Widow’s Bay is about a mysteriously cursed New England island and its superstitious citizens, led by a mayor who refuses to believe their […]

Apple Original Films has announced that Ridley Scott’s Napoleon: The Director’s Cut, featuring 48 minutes of new footage from the Academy Award-nominated historical action epic, is now available to stream globally on Apple TV+. Since its debut in November 2023, Napoleon has drawn broad acclaim, and the film was recognised with three Academy Award nominations […]