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Apple News+ launches in the UK
Apple’s digital news and magazine subscription service, Apple News+, has launched in the UK. The new service, announced earlier this year, gives users access to more than 150 publications for a single monthly fee. Apple confirmed that the service will include access to publications such as The Times and The Sunday Times, Cosmopolitan UK, Elle…
Google strikes back with game subscription service
Google is offering a new subscription service for apps and games on Android devices days after Apple launched a similar service. Google Play Pass will cost $5 a month, and give subscribers access to 350 games and apps. It will cost $2 a month for the first year in an introductory offer. Android devices with…
Launch of Apple TV+ streaming service marks ‘change’ at the company
The upcoming launch of Apple’s TV streaming service marks a shift in the company’s business plan, industry experts have said. On Tuesday, the tech giant confirmed that its Apple TV+ streaming platform, first announced in March, would launch in November. Tech experts have argued that the prominence Apple gave the announcement – at an event…
Apple launches three iPhone 11 handsets from £729
Apple has unveiled a trio of new iPhone devices with redesigned camera systems as the tech firm placed new focus on smartphone photography. The new iPhone 11, which will start at £729, has a new dual camera system consisting of wide and ultra-wide angle lenses. It is joined by the 5.8in iPhone 11 Pro and…
Apple TV+ streaming service to launch November 1
Apple’s Netflix-rivalling TV streaming service will launch on November 1, the technology giant has confirmed. Apple TV+ will cost $4.99 a month and will be available in more than 100 countries, the company said. First announced earlier this year, the platform includes programmes featuring and made by the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and…
Three new iPhone 11 devices expected at Apple event
Apple could unveil as many as three new iPhone handsets when the technology giant holds a live event on Tuesday evening. According to reports, the company is widely expected to introduce an iPhone 11 in at least two different sizes, including a base model at a lower price. The iPhone 11 flagship devices are also…
Apple revenue boosted by services, iPhone sales drop
Apple service products such as streaming and cloud continued to make gains while iPhone sales dropped, according to the company’s latest results. The tech giant posted quarterly revenue of $53.8 billion (£44.3 billion) in the three months to June 29, an increase of 1% from the same period in 2018. Net profit fell from $11.5…
Apple TV to add support for PlayStation and Xbox controllers
Apple’s growing interest in the video games industry has been reiterated with the announcement Apple TV is to begin supporting Xbox and PlayStation controllers. As part of the update to the tvOS software which runs the streaming box, the controllers from the world’s two most popular games consoles can now be connected to the device…
Key announcements from Apple’s live event – Apple TV+, Apple Card, Apple News +
Apple has announced a string of new services as the company looks to further establish itself outside of the slowing smartphone market. Here is a look at what the technology giant has unveiled including Apple TV+, Apple Card and Apple News+ Apple TV+ The firm’s much anticipated new video subscription service, Apple TV+ is a…