apple's streaming video service could launch by mid-april, report says

Apple has informed entertainment companies partnering on video streaming service to ready their respective content by mid-April, suggesting product launch will soon follow, on Monday...   Citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple is in the process of preparing content partners for the scheduled debut of highly rumored streaming service..   While exact launch date is unknown, on the unannounced service to ready their offerings by mid-April.   formal launch is expected within several weeks of mid-April deadline, ..   The timeline is consistent with previous rumors that pegged Apple to unveil its streaming in early 2019..   According to November, Apple intends to release slate of original movies, and other media through TV app that comes pre-installed on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.   Along with free-to-watch originals, Apple is planning to sell access to outside channels under subscription model.   Third-party channels are only part of the story for Apple's homegrown streaming service.   Planet of Apps, with billion-dollar original programming offensive..   Reports continue to chronicle Apple's spending in the space, involving Hollywood names including M.   Read more