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Apple’s upcoming streaming service, Apple TV Plus, will launch on November 1st for $4.99 per month, the company announced today. This monthly cost includes family access, and you’ll even get a whole year free of Apple TV Plus if you buy a new iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
At $4.99 per month, TV Plus sits directly below two of its major competitors — Netflix and Disney. Netflix’s most popular plan is currently available for $12.99 a month, and Disney+ is set to launch on November 12th for $6.99 a month. Disney will also offer its own bundle with ad-supported Hulu and sports streaming service, ESPN+, for $12.99 a month.
The bigger question is what $4.99 a month will get TV Plus subscribers. Apple is launching its service with only a few key…