Apple hopes to sell premium TV channels in a bundle

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The tech giant doesn’t have any agreements at this stage, according to the tipsters. None of the involved companies have commented so far. With that in mind, it’d be easier to clinch this deal than Apple’s reported previous plans, which had it working on a many-channel service akin to PlayStation Vue or Sling TV. It’s simpler to negotiate with a smaller number of providers, of course, but all three are already embracing internet-only TV. It’d be much harder to press for deals from less internet-friendly networks that are more likely to dig in their heels.

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