Apple's long awaited video streaming service is likely to include third-party content. The company has been working on a new version of its Apple TV set-top box for some time now, and it will be available in the US later this year. HBO, Showtime and Starz have supposedly been given a deadline of Friday to decide whether to be part of the launch, but it is unclear what capacity this would be under. Many streaming services are already watchable through Apple TV, but these could potentially be bundled into its own streaming platform.
Apple's long awaited video streaming service is likely to include third-party content. With the platform tipped to be launched on 25 March, many of Apple's original programmes will reportedly not be ready this month, meaning that the tech giant will have to negotiate partnership deals for outside content. HBO, Showtime and Starz have supposedly been given a deadline of Friday to decide whether to be part of the launch, but it is unclear what capacity this would be under. Many streaming services are already watchable through Apple TV, but these could potentially be bundled into its own streaming platform.