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YouTube Premium Lite is a new subscription option that offers an ad-free viewing experience on YouTube for a fee, providing an alternative for users who want to avoid ads without subscribing to the full Premium service.
Apple TV+ is increasing its subscription price in the U.S. to $12.99 per month, a 30% rise, citing expanded content and its ad-free model, with the hike affecting new and existing subscribers within 30 days of renewal.
Roku has launched 'Howdy,' an affordable $2.99/month ad-free streaming service with around 10,000 hours of content, targeting price-sensitive consumers and those tired of ads, aiming to diversify its revenue streams beyond advertising.
Roku has launched Howdy, an ad-free streaming service costing $2.99/month, offering 10,000 hours of content from major studios and Roku Originals, expanding its streaming offerings beyond the free, ad-supported Roku Channel.
Roku is launching a new $2.99/month ad-free streaming service called Howdy, offering nearly 10,000 hours of content from major partners, aiming to complement its existing free Roku Channel and expand its streaming offerings amid strong user growth and recent financial success.
Max streaming platform has raised prices for its ad-free subscription tiers, with the monthly ad-free plan increasing by $1 to $16.99 and the yearly plan by $20 to $169.99. The Ultimate Ad-Free tier will also see a price hike. The changes aim to push subscribers towards ad-supported plans, following a trend among streaming services to boost profitability.
Verizon Wireless customers with myPlan can get YouTube Premium for $10 a month starting May 30, 2024, saving $3.99 compared to the regular price. This offer includes ad-free YouTube, video downloads, early access to new features, and YouTube Music Premium.
Apple has launched a new sports score app in the U.S., U.K., and Canada called Apple Sports, which provides users with scores from selected leagues and teams without any news articles, videos, or ads. The app allows users to choose which teams and leagues to follow and currently supports NBA, NHL, MLS, NWSL, NCAA basketball, major European, and Mexican men's soccer leagues, with plans to add support for other leagues in the future. While the app lacks support for widgets and live activities, its ad-free and distraction-free interface has been well-received.
Netflix is discontinuing its basic ad-free subscription plan, with existing subscribers facing a price increase before the plan is phased out. The streaming service will offer three plans: Basic with Ads, ad-free Standard, and Premium, along with an optional extra member fee for sharing accounts. Netflix is also expanding into live sports programming and video games, with plans to stream a tennis match and WWE content, while emphasizing the entertainment value of its offerings.
GamersNexus has launched its new website version 5.0, which is ad-free and focused on providing fast and easy-to-consume content. The website aims to preserve technical knowledge in a searchable format and includes features such as image comparisons and consolidated methodology. The team plans to continually add content, improve loading speed, and implement a floating table of contents. The website holds sentimental value for the founder, who wanted to preserve the memories associated with it.
HBO Max will no longer offer 4K streaming to its ad-free subscribers, including legacy subscribers, starting next month. Warner Bros. Discovery, the owner of HBO Max, is removing this feature unless users upgrade to the "Ultimate" tier, which costs $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year. The standard ad-free plan will now only offer Full HD resolution. In addition, the number of devices that can stream concurrently will be reduced to two, and offline downloads will remain unaffected. This change comes as HBO Max has been cutting costs and removing content throughout the year.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, will introduce an ad-free subscription option for users in Europe starting in November. The subscription will cost between €9.99 and €12.99 per month and will apply to both Facebook and Instagram accounts. Meta stated that this move is in compliance with evolving European regulations and reflects their commitment to privacy and data security. The introduction of a paid tier is a response to data privacy rules and government policies, allowing users to have personalized products and services while enabling small businesses to reach potential customers.
TikTok is testing an ad-free monthly subscription plan, currently priced at $4.99 per month in the US. The feature is not yet widely available, and pricing may change when it rolls out. This marks the first time TikTok is accepting direct payment for an ad-free user experience, following in the footsteps of other social media apps. It remains to be seen how TikTok will differentiate its subscription offering beyond just ad-free content.
Disney is increasing the prices of its ad-free streaming tiers for Hulu and Disney Plus in the US, with the ad-free version of Disney Plus going from $11 to $14 per month and ad-free Hulu increasing from $15 to $18 per month starting from October 12. The annual subscription for ad-free Disney Plus will also rise from $110 to $140. Additionally, Disney is introducing a new bundle called Duo Premium, which includes ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu for $20 per month, and raising the prices of its existing bundles. This marks the latest price hike for Disney's streaming platforms, following similar moves by other services like Starz, Paramount Plus, and Peacock.
Twitch's ad-free Turbo subscription plan is raising its price from $9 to $12 per month in the US, with no feature changes or add-ons to accompany this price hike. Some countries boast a new lower monthly price, though you’ll have to cancel and resubscribe. Current users get a three-month grace period until being forced to opt-into the new price. The primary hook of Turbo is an ad-free experience across the entire Twitch platform, but it also offers some smaller perks, like more emojis, custom chat username colors and increased broadcast storage.