At long last , Apple on Monday took the wraps off of its new television service . It ’ll be calledApple TV+and will let in a variety of shows from the likes of Jennifer Aniston , Reese Witherspoon , Steven Spielberg , J.J. Abrams , Kevin Durant , and Rupert Grint . Several of the major players were on mitt at the event to outline their visual sensation , and Apple basically billed the service as the gravid collection of talent ever forgather on television .
But after the songs , standing ovations , and flowery rhetoric was complete , we did n’t learn much about Apple ’s new service of process that we did n’t already jazz . It may be the first time Apple has support that it is indeed working on its own original message , but that was barely a secret . Apple did n’t actually answer any of the questions we have about Apple TV+ , which are many . For lesson …
How much will Apple TV+ cost?
The most surprising thing about Apple TV+ is that Apple did n’t distinguish us how much it will be . There were rumors before the event that it could be gratuitous , but that does n’t seem to be the case , as Apple called it an “ ad - free subscription table service ” and say it would be available in thenew TV appon overbold telly ( as well as , of row , Apple gadget ) , implying that we ’ll want to pay something for it . What that price will be is still a mystery .
How many shows will be available at launch?
Apple showed off a small handful of specific shows on the stage Monday , but it return no indicant as to whether they would all be launch when the new service goes live in the drop . Apple also showed off a lengthy lean of endowment that has signed on to turn with Apple TV+ , but did n’t mention how many shows are really in production . So we do n’t really know how full the Apple TV+ catalog will be when the service launches .
Reese Witherspoon , Steve Carell , and Jennifer Aniston star ion The Morning Show .
How will episodes arrive?
Netflix has turned bout - watching into a weekly rite by knock down intact seasons of novel show all at once , but we do n’t know if Apple plan on doing that with its new show . WithCarpool Karaoke , Apple opted for the traditional weekly release of episodes , and Hulu does the same withA Handmaid ’s Tale . So will we be binging or waiting ?
Will all shows be in 4K?
We assume that everything on Apple TV+ will be give in 4 K , but Apple did n’t in reality secern us that either .
We do n’t know how many TV shows will launch when Apple ’s service lands this fall .
Will non-Apple programs be available?
Apple focalise on original content at the unveiling of Apple TV+ , but we do n’t know if the serving goes beyond that . Hulu , Netflix , and Amazon all offer up a smattering of show and motion picture on their servicing , but Apple pass no indication that it would be doing the same on Apple TV+ .
Will there be bundle pricing?
Along with the monthly terms of the service ( or lack thereof ) , we also did n’t get any indication that Apple would be offering bundles with Music andNews . moderate up to the event , rumors were swirling that Apple would be offering various tiers for its fresh TV service , but we did n’t get any peek at what they might reckon like . If not , Apple ’s services could get expensive real ready .
Apple is especially proud that Oprah Winfrey will be part of its new video recording service .
How many shows will Oprah make?
Apple made a big deal out of its partnership with Oprah Winfrey — which waspreviously announced — but we do n’t know what it means for Apple TV+ . Oprah was quite vague in her spoken language and only said she was working on a twosome of documentaries . Will there be a talk show component ? Is there a dedication to develop a specific number of shows beyond the ones that are in development ?
Why do we have to wait until the fall?
In case you do n’t have a calendar ready to hand , it ’s hardly spring . But the Apple TV+ servicing wo n’t be usable for at least another six months , likely around the same prison term the next iPhone launches . So why announce it now ?
Where are the trailers?
If there was one thing we hoped to see at the “ It ’s show prison term ” event , it was trailers . But we did n’t get a individual one . All Apple gave us were extended ( and oftentimes pall ) descriptions of shows , a sleepy Sara Bareilles lay , and an overall teaser that just showed any footage from any of the upcoming shows . We know Apple is unexampled to TV and all , but someone must have forget to tell them that trailer are the style to get people aroused for a new show .
Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, and Jennifer Aniston star ion The Morning Show.
Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, and Jennifer Aniston star ion The Morning Show.
We don’t know how many TV shows will launch when Apple’s service lands this fall.
Apple is especially proud that Oprah Winfrey will be part of its new video service.
