Apple TV+: What can Apple’s Netflix competitor do?
In our article on the Apple TV, we briefly touched on Apple’s streaming service called Apple TV+. In this article you will learn everything you need to know about Apple TV+: How much does the streaming service cost? How do I subscribe to it and how do I cancel it? Which series and films should I watch on Apple TV+?
Apple TV+: What is it?
Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ – Apple did not want to miss out on the exploding streaming market and launched its own service in 2019, called Apple TV+. Instead of trying to impress with mass like the competition, Apple is taking a different approach: Apple is focusing on quality, not quantity, with its streaming service. This is not to say that Apple doesn’t have a few flops in its offering – however, many series and films have won numerous awards and prizes, such as the film Coda about young Ruby, the only one in her family who can hear. In 2021, the film became the first movie on a streaming service to win the Oscar for best film of the year.
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ costs CHF 4.99 per month. If you buy a new Apple device such as an iPhone, Mac or iPad, you can get 3 months free, otherwise you have 7 days to test the service.
How do I subscribe to Apple TV+?
Registration is very simple. Ideally, you already have an Apple ID. Use it to open the TV app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac and use your payment method to subscribe to the service. If you don’t have an Apple device, you can subscribe to the streaming service via the Apple TV+ website. However, you will also need an Apple ID with payment methods on file.
How do I cancel Apple TV+?
To cancel Apple TV+, go to the Settings app on your Apple device. Click/tap on your name, then on “Subscriptions” and select “Apple TV+”. Alternatively, you can manage your subscription via the website. Simply click on the account icon in the top right corner.
For which devices is Apple TV+ available?
In addition to Apple devices, Apple TV+ is also available via app for the following devices:
- Playstation 4 and 5
- Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S
- TVs with Google TV, Android TV as well as Roku and Fire TV
- Smart TVs from Panasonic, Sony, HiSense, VIZIO, LG or Samsung
- For Windows and Chrome OS computers, via the browser.
Due to space limitations, we cannot describe every single installation instruction here. You can read how to watch Apple TV+ content on these devices here.
What is the difference between Apple TV+ and Apple TV?
As you will have gathered from this article, Apple TV+ is Apple’s streaming service. Apple’s multimedia box is called Apple TV. You can find out more about the Apple TV in our article.
Apple TV+ Series Highlights: These are the series you need to watch!
For All Mankind
What if the Soviet Union had won the space race to the moon? That’s what the sci-fi drama For All Mankind is about. In an alternate reality, the USA and the Soviet Union race to the moon and beyond – while on Earth the sword of Damocles of the Cold War continues to hover over the two blocs.
Ted Lasso
American optimism meets British realism: In Ted Lasso, an American college football coach moves to tranquil England, where he is tasked with leading a British Premier League football club to victory. His unconventional training methods are not always well received by the fans, the players and the club management. The comedy with Jason Sudeikis received 40 Emmy nominations in its first two seasons.
The Morning Show
In The Morning Show, a popular morning show is rocked by a sexism scandal: popular co-host Mitch (Steve Carrell, The Office) slept with several women in the newsroom and was promptly fired. Looming over all this is the question of whether his hosting partner Alex (Jennifer Aniston, Friends) knew about the affairs and what the scandal is doing to Mitch’s life and the network.
Severance
In Severance, the work-life balance is perfected. Not in the sense of relaxed work and relaxed private life, but through a medical intervention in which some employees of the fictional biotech company Lumon have the memories of their work life and the memories of their private life surgically separated. What works at first glance quickly turns into the opposite. Severance is considered one of the best series of 2022.
A Planet Before Our Time (Prehistoric Kingdom)
Anyone watching A Planet Before Our Time will immediately hear a familiar voice. The docu-series is presented by none other than the legendary Sir David Attenborough. The six-part miniseries is based on the latest scientific findings and explores, among other things, the question of whether dinosaurs were really feathered or not. But the highlight of the series is definitely the CGI, which makes the dinosaurs appear almost lifelike, just as if they were still roaming among us today.
Mythic Quest
You can take a look at a fictional game studio in the comedy series Mythic Quest. The name stands for a popular MMORPG for which a new DLC is to be released at the beginning of the series. The real battles don’t take place in the game though, but behind the scenes. Studio boss, head of development, game designer, producer and head of monetisation – they all fight over the direction of the game. With the start of the corona pandemic, logistical and psychological problems also come into play.
Apple TV+ Movie Tips
Greyhound
In this war drama, Tom Hanks takes on the role of an inexperienced commander who is put in charge of 37 Allied ships shortly after the United States enters the war in World War II. In the Atlantic, the convoy is pursued by several German U-boats.
Coda
17-year-old Ruby is the only member of the family who can hear. With this ability, she helps her older brother and parents not only with interpreting, but also with keeping their fishing business alive. When she changes schools, her musical talent is discovered – but at the same time the family gets into ever greater financial straits. Coda is the first film from a streaming provider to win the Oscar for Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars.
Macbeth (The Tragedy of Macbeth)
Macbeth is based on the well-known tragedy of the same name by William Shakespeare – the film is directed by Joel Coen, who together with his brother has already produced numerous award-winning films such as Fargo or No Country For Old Men. Lord Macbeth and his wife, initially vassals of the King of Scotland, take the throne themselves after an encounter with three witches, just as the witches’ prophecy predicted. They establish a tyrannical rule and gradually lose their minds in the process.
Conclusion: Apple TV+: No Netflix killer, but a treasure trove of award-winning series and films
Apple TV+ is not a Netflix killer and is unlikely to replace your Amazon Prime subscription. But it does offer a wide range of award-winning series and movies, and at a very small price. If you already pay for Apple One, you’ll have Apple TV+ alongside Apple Music, iCloud, Apple Arcade. So your next series or movie night is saved 😉
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