Apple Event Highlights: Apple launches AppleTV \, Apple News \, Apple Card and Apple Arcade services

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Mar 26, 2019 12:23 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com

Apple Event Highlights: Apple launches AppleTV+, Apple News+, Apple Card and Apple Arcade services

Here's all the update from Apple's first keynote event of 2019 'It's Show Time'.

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  • So, today's event in a nutshell. Apple launches AppleTV+, Apple News+, Apple Card and Apple Arcade. No hardware.

  • Tim Cook hugs Oprah Winfrey. I guess that is a wrap.

  • Oprah announces two series on AppleTV+. One is names 'Toxic Labor' which is on sexual assault at workplace and the other one is on mental health.

  • We're building 'the biggest, the most vibrant, the most Stimulating book club on the planet': Winfrey.


  • "We're all at a crossroads where we get to decide whether we want to reach beyond the borders of our hearts and minds. We all crave connection, we search for common ground, we want to be heard but we all need to listen, be open and contribute. That's why I have joined forces with Apple," says Oprah Winfrey.

  • Apple has more celebs up its sleeve. And now on the stage is none other than Oprah Winfrey.

  • AppleTV+ will be available this fall. Will be exclusive to Apple ecosystem.

  • "A new home for the most creative storytellers," the tagline for AppleTV+.

  • These are the highlights of AppleTV+:

    • Ad-free subscription service
    • Exclusive Apple Originals
    • Available in 100+ countries

  • JJ Abrams and Sarah Bareilles announces 'Little Voice', a show about young performers.

  • Big Bird brings Sesame Street, a show about teaching pre-schoolers coding.

  • Kumail Nanjiani announces the 'Little America' show.

  • After Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard, Kumail Nanjiani takes the podium.

  • Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Anniston announce 'The Morning Show'.

  • It is time for some celebrities now. Legendary director Steven Spielberg is on the stage.

  • So, Apple's new service is called AppleTV+.

    The service will come with Apple produced content.

  • The Apple TV app will be available on smart TVs from multiple brands along with Amazon's Fire TV device and Roku devices. The service will be extended to more than 100 countries.

  • The app combines all Apple sold content, shows from the Apple Channels selections and cable subscription on demand offerings.

    Apple TV app will be available from May. Mac users can avail the app from this fall.

  • Apple TV comes with kids experience which has character driven selections and show driven selections.

  • Apple TV app bundles iTunes, cable and satellite, HBO, Showtime, Starz, CBS, CNN, NBC, all in one place.

  • Apple TV Channels is “only the channels you want. On demand”.

  • Let's move on to the Apple TV app.

  • Apple Arcade will be available from this fall. Apple does not reveal the pricing yet.

  • Apple Arcade does not collect any data about its users without their consent.

    Apple Arcade comes with Family Sharing.

  • Apple Arcade will work across all Apple devices.