Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 08/13 – Apple Subscription Bundles By October?
Aug 13, 2020
Apple might launch subscription bundles this October, blending services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. Epic Games is shaking things up with a direct payment option in Fortnite, challenging app store norms. Concerns arise over iPhones becoming 'electronic trash' in China due to upcoming regulations. Meanwhile, Twitter's new API could reshape interactions for third-party developers. Lastly, there's buzz around Dubsmash as potential buyers eye the rising demand for short-form video content.
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Apple Subscription Bundles
- Apple is launching subscription bundles in October, including Apple Music, TV+, Arcade, News+, and iCloud storage.
- A new fitness subscription, codenamed "Seymour," will rival Peloton and Nike.
Bundle Upselling Concerns
- Brian McCullough finds Apple's upselling strategy for bundles weak, particularly regarding storage options.
- He suggests unlimited photo storage would be a stronger ecosystem lock-in.
Epic Games Challenges App Stores
- Epic Games offers direct payment in Fortnite, bypassing app store fees and passing savings to players.
- This move challenges Apple and Google, especially given the timing with other app store controversies.