Apple is reportedly in talks cooperation with a number of well-known pay-TV ahead of the launch of new Apple TV in the coming months.
The fourth TV channel as reported by the New York Post (via 9to5Mac), ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox as part of its plans to launch Apple TV with specifications and new features.
But networks don’t control affiliate feeds. So Apple CEO Tim Cook’s team asked the networks to obtain those rights — instead of having Apple chase those rights around the country itself.
Now, it seems, Cook’s strategy is paying off, sources said.
The networks are close to having the right to negotiate with Apple on behalf of their affiliates, the sources added.
In addition to streaming TV service, Apple TV will also offer local TV broadcasts. Therefore, cooperation with four TV networks reported as Apple's move to obtain local TV broadcasting rights which are affiliated. If such cooperation was agreed, Apple said it would split the profits from its streaming TV service.
Other TV networks already declared its readiness to immediately support the new Apple TV is CBS and Disney. Apple really wanted channel Disney-owned ESPN and Discovery can be broadcast on Apple TV.
Apple TV device itself reportedly will carry a number of new features, such as streaming TV service, local broadcast, Siri and the Apple Store. Apple plans to launch the new TV next fall.
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