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Apple tapped as contender for J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio
boltsfan17 said:robbyx said:I'm not against Apple producing original content, but I don't think it's going to turn into a major revenue stream for them. I worry the quest for content is a fool's errand. For years I've said they should buy Nintendo and I still think that would be the best acquisition they could make. The lion's share of App Store revenue is video games and IAP associated with video games. Nintendo is profitable, has numerous well-established and beloved global franchises, and does good work when it comes to hardware and game controllers. I hope the original content play works out for Apple, but I think getting serious about gaming would be a much smarter move. -
Apple tapped as contender for J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot studio
I'm not against Apple producing original content, but I don't think it's going to turn into a major revenue stream for them. I worry the quest for content is a fool's errand. For years I've said they should buy Nintendo and I still think that would be the best acquisition they could make. The lion's share of App Store revenue is video games and IAP associated with video games. Nintendo is profitable, has numerous well-established and beloved global franchises, and does good work when it comes to hardware and game controllers. I hope the original content play works out for Apple, but I think getting serious about gaming would be a much smarter move. -
No, Apple's licensing of iTunes & AirPlay 2 isn't a 'strategy reversal' in any way
StillHappy2BullyU said:Notsofast said:robbyx said:TVs supporting AirPlay2 and an iTunes app for TVs tell me two things:
1) Apple has completely abandoned the idea of offering their own TV hardware (if that was ever really a possibility anyway)
2) Apple's upcoming video service is going to be a lot more than just some free original content to sweeten the deal for existing Apple hardware owners (as some sources have suggested)
Personally I'd like to see Apple make their TV app the center of the Apple TV experience. Right now it's confusing with so many different apps and interfaces, some of which work with the TV app while others don't.
The app on one and not the others and some available on old ones but not other old ones - these are terrible omens for this TV service and Apple TV. It’s already been handled the wrong way in the press, and it’s confusing already and most people don’t care about AirPlay 1 or 2. They just look at the phone. The End. If they want Apple content at all - they’d want iTunes and now it’s only in Samsung and Samsung QLED tech is well behind OLED. To say nothing of Tizen.
I really don't understand what they are doing with Apple TV. I have one and I like it, but aside from the Apple "experience", what does it offer over the competition? Nothing. I also agree that these latest announcements are not the best omens. I'm confused, and I'm a seasoned Apple user. Will the Samsung TVs only offer iTunes content? Will they get the rumored TV service? Is the TV service falling under the iTunes umbrella? We shall see... -
Apple lowers holiday quarter guidance on lower than expected iPhone sales
rogifan_new said:robbyx said:avon b7 said:magman1979 said:And right on cue, the salivating trolls come marching onto EVERY Apple site in existence by the truckload!
The rest of the business seems to be doing ok. They have a lot of cash reserves to pull on. That won't save them from a roller coaster ride, short term, but iPhone is suffering. Do you agree with TCs line or do you think he is airbrushing bits? Are prices too high? Is competition playing a part? Are iPhones underperforming on features? Etc.
I dont think prices are the issue. There are iPhone models under $500. Top of the line is very pricey, but Apple has nice offerings at several price points. The market is saturated and mature and this was bound to happen.
As I said, Apple has phone models at a variety of price points. Stop focusing on the top of the line. Phones are mature. The tech is mature. There aren’t a lot of new features. Faster, better screen, better camera...yawn. My phone is fast enough and the camera is fine. The days of annual upgrades are over.
Price is a factor, but it’s not the issue. -
Netflix kills in-app subscription option for iPhone & iPad users
crosslad said:Apple should start charging companies like Netflix, that charge customers but give nothing back to Apple, for making their services available through the AppStore.