9to5Mac is on the ground in Cupertino, California for Apple’s special March 25th ‘It’s show time’ event, and our news hub is collecting all of our coverage in one place.
We’re expecting a new subscription video service, the first look at Apple’s new original TV series catalog with some major Hollywood stars involved, the fate of Apple’s Texture acquisition and the new Apple News Magazines service — and maybe a few surprises — so stay tuned to 9to5Mac for all the news from Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park live from the keynote on Monday 10 am PT/1 pm ET.
Event Day
Apple TV+
Apple’s original content effort is called Apple TV+. Jamie Ehrlicht and Zack Van Amburg, hired from Sony Television in 2017, are revealing the new service.
- Steven Spielberg takes the stage to discuss his Amazing Stories project on Apple’s new video service.
- Next is Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon plus Steve Carell to discuss The Morning Show.
- Now Jason Momoa for See.
- Kumail Nanjiani on stage next for Little America.
- Big BIrd takes the stage for the Sesame Street Workshop content — there’s a focus on coding for pre-schoolers.
- J.J Abrams and Sara Bareilles on stage to talk Little Voice. Sara Bareilles is also performing the show’s theme song on piano.
No individual series trailers, but there is one giant montage trailer. Apple TV app will stream Apple TV+. No ads, coming this fall in 100+ countries.
Finally, Oprah has the stage to talk about her Apple TV+ content. Two documentaries in the works: one on sexual harassment in the workplace called Toxic Labor, the other on mental health.
- Apple announces Apple TV+ service for its original TV shows and movies
- Apple shows off first snippets from its TV+ original content TV shows
- Apple rebrands 2015 Apple TV as ‘Apple TV HD’ as it introduces Apple TV+ streaming service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrdbT4hpwBk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-j8QaoTeWU
Apple TV Channels
Video time. New service with on demand and ad-free content. Viewable online or offline. Service is called Apple TV Channels. Includes options for HBO, Showtime, and more channels.
Apple TV app redesigned for new features. Coming in May. Apple TV app coming to Mac this fall. Apple TV app coming to Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio smart TVs, and Roku and Fire TV boxes.
- Apple announces ‘all-new’ TV app with ‘Apple TV Channels’ and more
- Apple TV app coming to Mac, Fire TV and Roku, smart TVs this year
Apple Arcade
Next up: a new game subscription service based on the App Store. 100+ new and exclusive games for one monthly fee. Family Sharing included at no additional fee. Works across iOS, tvOS, and macOS for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Gameplay syncs between devices. Offline playback supported. Parents can manage with Screen Time parental controls. Launching in 150+ countries later this fall. Pricing and more details not ready today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67umVefSXnY
Apple Pay
Apple nearing 10 billion Apple Pay transactions this year. Apple Pay transit payments coming to more cities later this year. Next up, a new credit card called Apple Card. Goldman Sachs will be the bank behind the credit card, using MasterCard as the card issuer (digitally). There’s a physical, titanium version of the card too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAZiE9NtRfs
Apple News+
Apple News+ includes The Wall Street Journal and over 300 magazines for $9.99/month. The price includes Family Sharing at no extra charge. Launches today through software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. First month is free. Coming to UK and Australia later this year.
Here’s the pitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im5c5WR9vMQ&feature=em-uploademail
First up: Magazines in Apple News. It’s called Apple News+.
Tim’s on stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6d6iScjHpA
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🎬— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 25, 2019
We’re in!
The great march downward!
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Dawn breaking
Breakfast laying #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/TblrEkVg9c— Hope King (@hopeking) March 25, 2019
Tim’s up!
Excited for a big day ahead! pic.twitter.com/0N25nLC0Tw
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 25, 2019
Just over three hours until show time. Here’s Apple Park Visitor Center before the event. The store won’t open to the public until noon today for special event hours.
TV press is getting close to Steve Jobs Theater for morning broadcasts. No sign of Steve Carell or Jennifer Anniston yet.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) March 25, 2019
Check out those chairs and that circular coffee bar.
Good morning. It’s 51 degrees in Cupertino. Partly cloudy, windy, waning crescent moon. Apple writing a new chapter for itself today – and they’ve got lounge chairs inside this time… Sit back, relax and enjoy the show… #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/82v01wuyaL
— Hope King (@hopeking) March 25, 2019
Preview
Wondering what to expect today? The iPhone 11? A new Mac Pro? Not quite this week, but Apple did just release a brand new iPad mini and iPad Air, faster iMacs, and second-generation AirPods with an optional wireless charging case.
Clearly Apple wants to clear the deck on hardware that’s ready to ship and bring the full focus on its new services coming today.
Here’s some pre-event reading for catching up with everything we expect to see today:
- Apple’s major ‘It’s show time’ event kicks off on Monday, here’s our comprehensive preview
- WSJ details how Tim Cook steered Apple towards Services since 2014, confirms $9.99/mo each for Starz/Showtime/HBO TV and News
- Bloomberg: Apple’s ‘Netflix for games’ service will payout to developers based on time spent playing each title
Prior to the event kicking off, Apple playfully turned on its live stream for the Steve Jobs Theater venue ahead of time on Sunday, including a few clues about what to expect from the real show.
Unlike last March, Apple’s special event will be live streaming for viewers at home as the keynote plays out on stage. Check Apple.com or search for the Apple Events app on Apple TV for the second-best seat in the house.
Apple live stream continued its antics overnight and is currently broadcasting a CarPlay user taking a six hour drive from Los Angeles to Cupertino. https://t.co/Z00rmVNu92 pic.twitter.com/ZoxSxRMv8V
— 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) March 25, 2019
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