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The Best Niche Streaming Services
Video streaming services have made life so much more convenient. Instead of only watching what the network schedulers decide to show, when they decide to show it, or having to fork out cash every time you want to rent a movie, we have more content than we could ever watch at our fingertips. Services like…
UK streaming service BritBox launches with Channel 4 deal
UK streaming service BritBox has launched, announcing that it has struck a deal with Channel 4 for All 4 and Film4 content. The BBC and ITV announced BritBox earlier this year. Now they have said Channel 4 as well as Channel 5 are on board the service which costs £5.99 a month. BritBox has signed…
Who are Apple’s streaming rivals? Netflix v Amazon Prime Video v Britbox v Disney+
Apple will enter the video subscription market later on Monday when the technology giant is expected to announce plans for a new TV and film service. Here is a closer look at the rivals Apple will be up against: Netflix The most high-profile of the rival services, Netflix has more than 130 million subscribers globally…
Netflix tests UK price increases of at least £1 per month
Netflix has confirmed it is testing different prices in the UK for its video streaming service after users spotted price increases on some devices. The platform’s basic plan costs £5.99 per month, while its standard subscription comes in at £7.99 and premium costs £9.99, but some people have started noticing price hikes on the company’s…
Netflix ‘won’t be involved in Apple’s TV streaming service’
Apple is expected to announce its own video streaming platform at its California headquarters on March 25, which is thought to come with original content as well as programming from existing broadcasters and entertainment producers. However, Netflix will not be part of the new service, its boss Reed Hastings has told US media. Speaking at…