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Apple's subscription television service will receive a global launch in more than 100 countries, according to a report released on Tuesday, as the tech giant seeks to challenge Netflix's dominance in the field of streaming.
According to information, the Apple platform will be deployed worldwide a few months after its launch in the United States, expected to take place in the first half of 2019. Subscribers will have access to the original content of Apple, as well as 39; content to other television networks that subscribe secondary and unspecified programming of other series and movies.
Apple declined to comment.
At launch, Apple's subscription service will lag behind the global reach offered by Netflix and Amazon's Prime Video service. Both services are available in more than 190 countries, according to The Information.
Apple reportedly committed $ 1 billion in the development of original content in 2018. However, the iPhone maker is expected to far exceed that figure. The company has already signed agreements with Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and various other Hollywood personalities.
Apple is one of many companies looking to challenge Netflix. AT & T is revamping HBO for streaming audiences, while Disney is expected to launch its own streaming platform in 2019.
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