Apple’s March 25 special event is finally here, and we’re expecting it to throw some light on its new video streaming service, magazine subscription service and rumoured new credit card. Here’s everything you need to know before the event.
Video Streaming Service
Apple appears to be ready to reveal the new video streaming service. It’s no secret Apple has been gearing up to launch its own original content for Netflix-style streaming service with a library of at least 25 original shows ranging from dramas, comedies, docu-series and kids’ programming.
Big name celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Garner, and directors like J.J. Abrams and Stephen Spielberg are on board, some of whom may actually be attending the event.
News Magazine Subscription Service
The other big service announcement could come as a subscription news service. Apple’s news service would be a premium subscription plan on its current News app that would allow users to view content from different publishers (magazine and newspapers). The New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal are just some of the major news outlets rumoured to be in talks with Apple to be part of this service. But according to a Wall Street Journal report, publishers are hesitant to sign on because Apple would take 50 per cent of the revenue from the service.
Apple credit card???
And the last thing Apple could announce at this event? A credit card. According to
Bloomberg, iOS 12.2 will bring a co-branded Apple credit card in partnership with Goldman Sachs. It’s rumoured to be much like a regular credit card, including purchase rewards and up to 2 per cent cash back. It would likely live in your Wallet — the digital one, that is.
Start time and where to watch: 6 p.m. Nigeria time and you can watch the live video feed of the event on
Apple’s website.
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