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News Apple Losing Over $1 Billion a Year on Streaming Service

https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-losing-over-1-billion-year-streaming-service-information-reports-2025-03-20/
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u/sweetplantveal 16d ago

They also get benefits to their brand, ecosystem, and taxes.

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u/Jim777PS3 16d ago

This is true, Apple may never seek to make a huge profit on their streaming arm if it is enough of a boon to their hardware arm. They may be just fine with a thinner loss or breaking near even.

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u/NetflixAndNikah 16d ago

The Apple ecosystem is a multi headed hydra with each head widening its gaping maw at us consumers. And I’m just throwing myself in it like 🤸‍♂️

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u/NoodledLily 16d ago

Especially the HDR with fancy monitors. Upgraded to m4 mac. it's AMAZING to see full hdr hd streaming.

i guess netflix might do it if i pay extra? idk it's already month to month on if there is anything i watch there these days...