'Seismic' Apple TV service to stream 25 channels across all devices
by Dominic Rushe in Austin, Texas from on (#540Y)
ABC, CBS, 21st Century Fox and Walt Disney among broadcasters available for $30-$40 a month from autumn in challenge to cable companies
Apple is preparing to launch an online TV service in a "seismic" move that is set to further shake up the already-rattled television landscape.
The technology giant has long had ambitions to break into TV and recently announced an exclusive deal with HBO, home of Game of Thrones. Now, according to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is aiming to offer US consumers a package of 25 channels for $30-$40 a month. The service should be available by autumn.
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