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A 2024 version of cable's Disney Channel may come to Disney+
Everything old is new again, taking a page out of Paramount's book
In a recent report (from The Information) it has been revealed the video streaming service Disney+ is possibly exploring always-on channels, linear content that airs just like over-air and cable TV. While some services are already doing this, like Paramount's Pluto, one has to wonder why consumers moved away from regular linear TV to begin with, almost like we were sick of the commercialization of the cable services we were paying a pretty penny to use. Clearly, Disney has not received the memo after all these years, and so the latest trick up its sleeve is to repackage some of its Disney+ streaming content so that it airs a selection of shows continuously on a set schedule, which sure sounds like the torture of yesteryear wrapped up in a recurring monthly fee, just like the cable services we all left for greener streaming pastures.
How to change your Hulu password
You can change your Hulu password easily enough if you've forgotten it or need a new one. Here's how
Sometimes, you need to change your password. Maybe you forgot what you entered initially or were alerted about a potential password leak on the internet. Perhaps you're web-savvy and change your password every few months. You can change your password on Hulu, even from one of the most affordable Android phones. Here's how to save your Hulu login credentials.
Disney Mirrorverse guide: Save the universe by empowering your Guardians
Form the ultimate team of Disney and Pixar characters to fight off the Fractured
It's time to defend the Stellar Mirror with the all-star cast of Disney Mirrorverse Guardians in Kabam's latest action RPG, Disney Mirrorverse. The Fractured are after the Stellar Mirror, the source of all Stellar Magic and the manifestation of all that is good and just, and now Mickey Mouse is leaving it in your hands to put a stop to these wicked plans.
Ads headed for Disney+ next month along with price hikes
December 8 will also see higher Hulu prices for some
Stop us if you've heard this before: your streaming subscriptions are getting more expensive. Oh, wait, we already wrote a story today about Sling TV jacking up its prices. Well, don't look now, but in another move you could call funny or depressing — maybe even a little of both — Disney-owned streaming services Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu are set to raise their tolls on your viewership, especially when it comes to bundles and how much ad time you're willing to put up with.
Disney Mirrorverse is a visually impressive RPG now available for pre-registration
In case Kingdom Hearts isn't emo enough for you
Kabam, the developer behind Marvel Contest of Champions and Transformers: Forged to Fight has a fresh game available for pre-registration on the Play Store, and it's a Disney game themed around the Mirrorverse. As you would imagine, this divergent Disney universe allows Disney and Pixar characters to deviate from their traditional lore, which is precisely how you create a collectible gacha game where every character is empowered to fight against the evil force known as the Fractured. This game is known as Disney Mirrorverse, and it's coming to mobile in June, with pre-registration starting today.
Disney and Google reach new YouTube TV deal, one day after pulling channels
That $15 price cut will be honored for current subscribers next month
Yesterday, YouTube TV users got some bitter news as negotiations between Google and Disney fell apart. As a result, Disney-owned channels like ESPN and FX — as well as local ABC affiliates — were removed from the platform. Though Google had telegraphed this news over the last few weeks, it didn't make the loss any less frustrating. If you had considered jumping to Hulu's live television offerings, you might want to hold off, as a deal has already been struck between the two companies.
YouTube TV could lose Disney-owned channels by the end of this week
At least you'll pay less if it does happen
Google and Roku had a public showdown earlier this year that led to the latter removing YouTube TV from its platform due to Google's "unfair and anticompetitive requirements." After months of back and forth and public mudslinging, both companies finally kissed and made up paving the way for the TV streaming service to return to Roku. Now, if you thought all YouTube TV-related drama was over, prepare to be disappointed. In a blog post, YouTube TV says that its deal to distribute Disney's content on its platform will expire later this week on December 17, 2021. While both companies have been in negotiations for a while now, they have not been able to reach agreeable terms.
Disney+ gets started streaming in three more nations
Bringing all that content to eager subscribers in Southeast Asia
Disney's streaming offering continues to grow, and over the past year we've seen installs more than double on the Play Store. While that expansion has been helped by the release of high-profile cinematic and episodic programming alike, helping to attract viewers, we can't deny that part of it's been driven just by making the service available in more and more areas. Now the latest push for expansion sees Disney+ coming to a handful of countries in Southeast Asia.
How to get six months of Disney+ for (nearly) free
As much as six months for as little as $8, provided you haven't subscribed to Amazon Music Unlimited before
If you're into Disney (or Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, or any of the other properties Disney owns), you're not gonna find a much better streaming deal than Disney+: its base subscription costs all of eight bucks a month. But if you're still on the fence, Amazon's running a great promo for new subscribers — pay for one month of Amazon Music Unlimited, and you'll get up to six months of Disney+ for free.It's just slightly complicated. First, only folks who've never subscribed to Disney+ are eligible; current and past subscribers need not apply. Second, the amount you'll pay for that single month of Amazon Music Unlimited depends on whether you're a Prime subscriber. If you are, it'll run you $8. Otherwise, it's $10.
Disney+ has now gobbled up an impressive 137 million subscribers around the world. Considering that Netflix has a little over 200 million, and it's been at this game for more than a decade, it's fair to call Disney's streaming service an incredible success. But pretty soon it's going to cost a little more to get your weekly hit of Marvel, Star Wars, Disney princesses, yadda yadda.
Disney+ passes 100 million installs on the Play Store after just 16 months
There's no stopping the house of mouse
Disney+ launched in mid-November 2019 to throngs of eager fans — shortly before getting crushed under the weight of so many people trying to stream the first two episodes of The Mandalorian all at once. Despite the usual array of growing pains, Disney has developed a wildly successful streaming service with an incredible catalog of movies and series. It's so popular that the Disney+ app has now crossed 100 million downloads on the Play Store, only 16 months after it launched.
Google kills most of its Disney read-along books for Nest and Home
Cinderella, Mulan, Peter Pan, and nine other titles are toast
For years, you've been able to trigger extra sound effects on the Google Home when reciting a handful of Little Golden library books. This Read Along feature worked with a small library of Disney titles, which has changed over the years. Earlier this week, though, Google massively cut the number of titles available to a mere five.
Star coming to Disney+ February 23 in select regions
The U.S. will not be receiving this new brand, as it already has Hulu
Following its announcement around a month ago, Disney+ is now informing subscribers in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada that its new Star brand will be launching late next month. Star will be the sixth tile in the Disney+ app in those regions.
Disney+ announces tons of new titles for 2021, accompanied by a price hike
The news was revealed during the Disney Investor Day presentation
Disney had a ton of announcements to make during its annual Investor Day presentation, an event that's long become a forum for revealing new content. Most notably, the company shared that it beginning March 26, 2021, Disney+ will cost $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year in the US, which is a $1 price hike. But subscribers are in for a ton of new content from Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic, so it's not merely a money grab.
The best Google Play Store apps and games of 2020 have been announced
Wellbeing and entertainment apps came out on top, unsurprisingly
Every year, Google asks Play Store users to vote for their favorite apps, and that's no different for 2020 — the contest was open through November 23. Now the company has announced which developers won the sought-after user award and has also revealed which apps and games have received trophies from Play Store editors.
Google created a Mandalorian AR experience, only available on select 5G phones (APK Download)
This is not the way
It looks like 5G is the standard of choice in a galaxy far, far away, as Google and Lucasfilm have teamed up to create a Mandalorian AR experience that is only available on 5G Pixel phones and "other select 5G Android" handsets. Interestingly enough, you don't actually need to be on a 5G connection to get in on the fun, and when we sideloaded the app to older, 4G-only phones, we noticed that the experience is running just fine.
Disney+ reaches 50 million installs on the Play Store
Tons of guests, tons of guests, put the service to the test
Disney+ is just over a year old, and it's steaming ahead, extending both its library and its reach. Whether it's The Mandalorian, The Little Mermaid, or some choice nature documentaries, there's plenty to hold your attention on the streaming platform — and held the attention of many, it has. The Disney+ app has been downloaded over 50 million times on the Play Store.
Disney+ brings its streaming magic to Brazil, Mexico, and other Latin American countries
Just in time to watch the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Disney+ is only about a year old, but it's already one of the most popular streaming services thanks to its combination of classic animated musicals, wacky DCOMs, and of course, all the Star Wars content you could ever want (including the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special). Now the streaming platform is expanding its reach to a new customer base: Latin America.
Disney+ is the latest streaming service to add group watching
Now you can binge Tron: Uprising together with friends
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It's slightly more difficult to get together with friends to watch movies and TV shows, given there's a pandemic and all, which has led to a rush for group playback tools. Browser extensions for syncing playback across multiple people have seen a rise in popularity, and services like Prime Video and Plex have added native group play. Disney announced today that it is adding the functionality to Disney+, so you can host watch-alongs across all platforms.
Stream Disney+ on Nest Hub and other Google smart displays now
You can also Mickey-fy your Nest Mini!
Google is getting a good injection of Disney magic today with Disney+ shows now playing on smart displays and some new attire for your Nest Mini speaker.