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 company will have to negotiate partnership deals for outside content . Last month, the WSJ reported that Apple has been working with Goldman Sachs on a credit card that would integrate deeply with the Apple Wallet app. HBO , Showtime and Starz have supposedly been given a deadline of Friday to decide whether to be part of the service , 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 service .
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 company 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 service , 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 service .