Apple TV+ promotes kids shows in new ad

Amid the intense competition between streaming services, Apple is appealing to another segment: children. A new Apple TV+ promotes its kid-centric shows like Ghost Writer, Helpsters, Snoopy in Space, as well as the short-film Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth. The video description says, "Original series and films to inspire the next generation of dreamers, explorers, and believers. All on ‌Apple TV‌+."

Apple is reportedly considering buying older shows to make its service more attractive to potential viewers and keep up with its competitors.

Source: MacRumors

HBO releases the first new 'Looney Tunes' episode on YouTube

You may or may not know that there's a new modern version of the Looney Tunes coming out on the HBO Max streaming service. HBO released the first episode of the new Looney Tunes on YouTube for free to help promote the platform. The service is all set to launch in the US on May 27. This new take on the classic cartoon is one of the original titles that'll be exclusive to the service.

As MobileSyrup reports, HBO Max content might be going mostly to Bell Media's Crave streaming service. But they speculate that CTV might get some as well. We hope that as the release date draws near, we find out more about where we can access content from the service.

Apple TV+ to debut 'Greatness Code' sports docuseries on July 10

Apple TV+ will be premiering a new sports documentary series featuring untold stories of top athletes, including LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky, and Kelly Slater. Greatness Code will premiere on the streaming service on July 10. It's a co-production between the Religion of Sports (co-founded by Gotham Chopra, Brady, and Michael Strahan) and Uninterrupted (James and Maverick Carter). Gotham Chopra directs the docuseries, described as "a landmark short-form unscripted series that spotlights untold stories from the greatest athletes in the world." The timing of this release might be perfect in a climate where we can't have live sports events right now. 

Source: iPhone in Canada

Trudeau says govt. working with Apple, Google to help develop COVID-19 contact-tracing app

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that the government is "working closely" with Apple and Google when it comes to the development of a COVID-19 contact-tracing app. The two companies have partnered to develop an interoperable Exposure Notification System and API to assist with contact-tracing efforts. Apple and Google have started rolling the system publicly through software updates on May 20. Trudeau claimed the system the companies are working on would serve as an essential base for effective contact tracing or exposure notification app. He said the government is working with different partners to develop the app, suggesting that they are collaborating with other organizations and companies.

"We're working closely with Apple and Google on the update that they will be bringing forward, and it is our expectation that when the time comes for that to be released, we will be able to recommend strongly to Canadians a particular app that will help us manage the spread of COVID-19," he said. The prime minister didn't give a timeline regarding when the app might be released, but we're hoping it will come out sooner.

Source: MobileSyrup