Disney+ and Hulu just increased prices, here’s how much
Disney+ and Hulu have just rolled out price increases for most subscription plans, here are the details on new pricing.
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Hulu app will be shut down after Disney+ transition, per leaked file
Disney+ recently added several new features as part of its ongoing Hulu integration, and today a leaked internal document reveals Disney’s plans to shut down the Hulu app once the transition is complete.
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Disney+ and Hulu are on a path toward merging, and to that end, Disney just announced three new features rolling out today for app users, plus another that’s coming soon.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney announces plans to phase out standalone Hulu app
The Hulu app isn’t long for this world, according to Disney. While the standalone app is being phased out, however, the brand that Disney now owns in full is set for international expansion.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney merges Hulu Live TV service with Fubo, new sports bundle now imminent
Disney and Fubo have announced that they are merging their Hulu + Live TV and Fubo services into a single business. Here’s what that means, including why it will bring the revival of the planned Venu Sports bundle.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+ app debuts new ESPN tile, adds free Hulu and sports content
Almost a year ago exactly, Disney+ started adding Hulu content to its app. Now, the streamer is integrating ESPN as well via a new tile that will start appearing in the Disney+ app today. And in a nice perk, non-bundle subscribers are getting some Hulu and ESPN content thrown in at no extra charge.
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+, Hulu, Max bundle on the way – are we reinventing cable TV?
A new streaming video bundle has been announced, comprising Disney+, Hulu, Max. It will be available in two tiers, starting sometime this summer.
Given the that it will include ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel, Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros, and more, it raises the question of whether the big networks are simply reinventing cable TV …
Expand Expanding CloseSubscription creep hit two-thirds of US consumers, as some fight back
Subscription creep – the term given to increases in subscription fees after someone has signed up – hit a full two-thirds of US consumers in the past year.
Some of the increases were steep ones, and others imposed with little notice …
Expand Expanding CloseDisney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirmed the changes are coming this summer.
Expand Expanding CloseSubscription streaming spend of average American hits almost $1,000/year
The subscription streaming spend of the average American is now close to a thousand dollars per year, according to a new report.
While more than half of subscribers have responded to recent steep price increases by cancelling at least one of their streaming subscriptions, the overall spend keeps rising …
Expand Expanding CloseHulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdown, after Netflix
Following in the footsteps of Netflix, both Hulu and Disney+ password sharing crackdowns are now underway.
Disney+ began its clampdown in Canada, and is now emailing US members to announce new terms and conditions which specifically include restrictions on sharing passwords across households …
Expand Expanding CloseDisney+ rolling out ‘Hulu Hub’ for bundle subscribers, but some content is missing
Disney has started rolling out its promised two-in-one Disney+ and Hulu experience today. Currently in beta, this brings Hulu content directly to the Disney+ app for people who are subscribed to the Hulu and Disney+ bundle.
Expand Expanding CloseStreaming TV services may be struggling with attention as well as subscription costs
A report yesterday revealed that a set of popular streaming TV services can now cost more than traditional cable TV packages.
It pointed out that subscription costs have risen dramatically, which creates an obvious risk of people cutting back on the number of services. But I think there’s a second issue, too, and that’s the competition for attention …
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Streaming TV costs are now higher than cable packages, says a new analysis. It follows warnings that a “crash” was on the way – a day that has now arrived.
The report says that after price rises by Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney, Hulu, and others, the total cost of a basket of popular streaming TV services has now hit $87 per month …
Expand Expanding CloseDisney announces price hike for Disney+ and Hulu, crackdown on password sharing
Disney is shaking up its portfolio of streaming services starting next month. The company announced today that it would increase the pricing for ad-free Disney+ and Hulu while also saying that it is “actively exploring” ways to crack down on password sharing, similar to what Netflix recently implemented.
Expand Expanding CloseHulu for iPhone fullscreen mode has been broken for nearly a month, many users say
Hulu users are growing increasingly frustrated with a long-running bug affecting the ability to watch content in fullscreen on iPhone. Hulu says that it has been investigating this bug for over a month; a fix hasn’t been released, but there is a temporary workaround available.
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Disney+ app and Hulu app to merge; standalone subs will remain; more price hikes
The Disney+ app and the Hulu app are due to merge later this year, says Disney CEO Bob Iger, but you’ll still be able to buy standalone subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
The announcement is leading to speculation about a possible buyout plan …
Expand Expanding CloseHulu for Apple TV gets revamped navigation with new sidebar
Hulu is now rolling out its latest interface changes to Apple TV users. With this update, the Hulu app on tvOS now features a dedicated sidebar for navigation, replacing the previous navigation bar that was located at the top of the app.
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The popular Disney-owned streaming service Hulu released a long-awaited update to its iOS app on Monday. The platform now supports SharePlay for iPhone and iPad users, so they can watch content together with others via FaceTime.
Expand Expanding CloseHulu + Live TV now bundling unlimited DVR storage with skippable ads at no cost
Just a few months after its most recent price increase, Hulu is looking for ways to make its live TV streaming service valuable for subscribers. The company announced today that it is now including unlimited cloud DVR storage for all subscribers starting on April 13…
Expand Expanding CloseHulu raising price of live TV plans, but now bundling Disney+ and ESPN+
Disney has announced today that it plans to start bundling Disney+ and ESPN+ with all Hulu + Live TV plans, whether you like it or not. The company sent an email to subscribers today announcing the change, saying that the change will also bring a $5 per month price increase to all new and existing Hulu + Live TV subscribers.
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Hulu to raise its subscription plans’ prices starting next month
Hulu announced today it’s raising its prices for both ad-supported and ad-free subscriptions plans starting October 8. This change comes right after ESPN+ and Disney+ also increased the price of their subscriptions as well.
Expand Expanding CloseHulu Originals now adding HDR support, compatible with Apple TV 4K
Disney’s Hulu is finally rolling out support for HDR in some of its Originals content. With this change, Apple TV 4K owners can start enjoying a bump in image quality.
Expand Expanding CloseHulu investigating Apple TV playback error affecting select content
Hulu has acknowledged and is investigating a playback issue affecting some content in its Apple TV application. A handful of Hulu subscribers have taken to Twitter to report that they are unable to play back content in the Hulu for Apple TV application due to an HDCP error message.
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