services
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Apple’s New Streaming Channel Is Like Old MTV
In the next few months, we’re likely to see streaming services begin to show some strain as the pipeline of new content dries up due to pandemic production delays. Ahead of this inevitable turn, Apple’s digging into the buzz bin to bring back the forgotten medium of set-it-and-forget-it music videos.
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OK, Apple Arcade Is Probably Going To Be Good
Apple Arcade probably isn’t going to suck. Maybe you already assumed that because you’re an Apple fan, or because you recognise that $7.99 for a selection of thoughtfully curated games could be a good deal. But questions have lingered about the service since Apple first announced it last spring. After a couple of hours playing…
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Apple’s Messy Teaser Prompts A Lot Of Questions, Most Notably: Why?
It feels like it’s been years — rather than mere months — since Apple introduced its roster of original programming for its forthcoming streaming service Apple TV+. But even prior to its official announcement, reports were already swirling that its offerings were so dull that the product was being referred to internally as “expensive NBC.”…
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I Have, Honest To God, Lost Track Of Who Is Launching What Service
Have you heard the news? Someone is launching another goddamn service. This time, if I recall correctly, it’s Amazon.