Apple just introduced four new services yesterday which includes the Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade and Apple card. Available this coming fall, the Apple TV+ features exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries. Apple TV+, the original video subscription service will feature content from Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa, M.Night Shyamalan, Jon M.Chu and more. The Apple TV app is ad-free and on demand.
This coming May 2019 there will also be the all new Apple TV app and Apple TV channels which can be enjoyed on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, smart TVs and streaming devices. Users can choose which services they want, online and offline with the personalised Apple TV app.
The brand new Apple News+ is a subscription service that offers over 300 popular publications in a seamless experience in the Apple News app. However, this service is not available in Malaysia yet.
Another exciting news from Apple is the all-new Apple Arcade which is a game subscription service that offers over 100 new and exclusive games from creators like Hironobu Sakaguchi, Ken Wong, Will Wright and more. There will be no ads, ad tracking or additional purchases. Games from Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Giant Squid, Klei Entertainment, Konami, LEGO, Mistwalker Corporation, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games and more will be available.
“The App Store is the world’s biggest and most successful game platform. Now we are going to take games even further with Apple Arcade, the first game subscription service for mobile, desktop and the living room,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We are working with some of the most innovative game developers in the world to create over 100 new and exclusive games to play across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Apple Arcade games will be great for families, respect user privacy and will not have ads or require any additional purchases. We think players of all ages are going to love Apple Arcade.”
Players can try any game before paying up front. Games will include access to the full experience including content and future updates with no additional purchases required. Every game is also playable offline and support for game controllers. Players can pick up where they left off in a game across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. Apple Arcade is launching in 150 countries this coming fall.
The Apple Card is connected to Apple Pay and Wallet app is an e-wallet system that is designed for easier payment. There is no news on whether Apple Card will be available in Malaysia.
