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What's Coming to and Leaving Netflix in May | THR News Video

'Bridgerton' is back this May with part one of its highly anticipated third season. Here's what else is coming to and leaving the streaming service Netflix throughout the month.

Netflix Exceeds Earnings Estimates As Subscribers Increase

Netflix Exceeds Earnings Estimates , As Subscribers Increase. Netflix Exceeds Earnings Estimates , As Subscribers Increase. Netflix released a Q1 earnings report on April 18, indicating that its number of subscribers jumped 16% year-over-year to reach 269.6 million. Analysts only expected the streamer to have about 264.2 million subscribers, CNBC reports. . The company also brought in $9.37 billion in revenue versus analysts' expectations of $9.28 billion. . However, Netflix said that its membership numbers are no longer the main factor contributing to the company's growth. As a result, the company will stop providing "quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per user" beginning in 2025, CNBC reports. . Instead, it will divulge "major subscriber milestones as we cross them.". Price hikes, terminating password sharing and offering an ad-supported tier are all tactics that have boosted revenue. Netflix is also seeking to gain traction within the video game space and recently partnered with TKO Group Holdings to offer WWE on the platform. We’re in the very early days of developing our live programming and I would look at this as an expansion of the types of content we offer, the way we expanded to film and unscripted and animation and most recently games, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, via earnings call. We believe that these kind of event cultural moments like the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight are just that kind of television, and we want to be part of winning over those moments with our members as well, so that for me is the excitement part of this, Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, via earnings call. As of the morning of April 18, Netflix's stock was up 27%

DR Congo Government Sends Notice to Apple Over 'Illegal Mineral Mining' | Oneindia News

The Democratic Republic of Congo issues a formal notice to Apple concerning 'blood minerals' allegedly used in iPhones and other products. Learn more about the accusations and the urgent response demanded from Apple. #DRCongo #Apple #BloodMinerals #CongoGovernment #NoticetoApple #AppleBloodMinerals #iPhone #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~

Samsung Knocks Apple From Top Phonemaker Spot

Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Samsung Knocks Apple , From Top Phonemaker Spot. Fox News reports that Apple's phone shipments have dropped by about 10%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. During Q1 2024, Apple had a 17.3% market share, while Samsung had 20.8%. Xiaomi came in third with 14.1%. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Samsung shipped over 60 million phones during Q1 2024. Apple only shipped 50.1 million. . Last year during the same time period, Apple shipped 55.4 million. . Overall, smartphone shipments rose 7.8% worldwide to 289.4 million units during Q1 2024. The increase in Samsung shipments could be attributed to the company's release of Galaxy S24 series phones. During a launch event at the beginning of the year, Galaxy AI, which is incorporated into the company's new smartphones, was touted as "a new era of mobile AI.". News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts. . News of Samsung's triumph comes as Apple is cutting over 600 jobs in California following reports that the company is abandoning its electric car efforts.

Apple Will Soon Allow iPhones to Be Repaired With Used Parts

Apple Will Soon Allow iPhones , to Be Repaired With Used Parts. On April 11, Apple announced that "select" iPhone models will be eligible for repair with used, genuine parts beginning this fall, The Verge reports. . Currently, repairing an iPhone with a used or aftermarket piece results in notifications that Apple isn't able to verify the component. When attempting to repair Face ID and Touch ID sensors with used or aftermarket parts, it "might not work at all," The Verge reports. . But with the changes coming this fall, Apple said, "calibration for genuine Apple parts, new or used, will happen on device after the part is installed.". This should resolve some of the aforementioned issues. The change will also make it so that individuals and repair shops will no longer need the device's serial number to order "most parts from the Self Service Repair Store," The Verge reports. . At launch, the new policy will support displays, batteries and cameras. "Future" iPhone releases will support biometric sensors, Apple said. . With this latest expansion to our repair program, we’re excited to be adding even more choice and convenience for our customers, while helping to extend the life of our products and their parts. , John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, via statement. Apple did not make it clear which iPhone models will be supported under the new policy this fall

Apple Sends iPhone Users in 92 Countries a Spyware Attack Warning

Apple Sends iPhone Users in 92 Countries , a Spyware Attack Warning. The message was sent on April 10, Engadget reports. . Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID -xxx-, Apple's warning, via Engadget. This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you do. , Apple's warning, via Engadget. Although it's never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously, Apple's warning, via Engadget. Internal information and investigations are used by the tech giant to pinpoint attacks. . However, Apple couldn't provide any more information about the mercenary spyware attacks because it might "help attackers avoid future detection," Engadget reports. . Apple has sent this type of message to customers in the past. Since 2021, people in over 150 countries have gotten similar warnings. Last October, journalists and politicians located in India were among those who received such a message

Apple Denies ED's Request to Unlock Arvind Kejriwal's iPhone Citing Privacy Concerns | Oneindia News

Learn more about the controversy as tech giant Apple refuses the Enforcement Directorate's request to unlock the iPhone of jailed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, citing user privacy concerns. Join the discussion on the delicate balance between privacy rights and law enforcement needs. #Apple #ED #EnforcementDirectorate #ArvindKejriwal #ArvindKejriwalArrest #ArvindKejriwaliPhone #ArvindKejriwalLatest #DelhiNews #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.103~

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Are Announced

2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees , Are Announced. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. This year's honorees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang. Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest, NPR reports. . John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, issued a statement about this year's inductees. Rock & Roll is an ever-evolving amalgam of sounds that impacts culture and moves generations, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. This diverse group of inductees each broke down musical barriers and influenced countless artists that followed in their footsteps, John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, via NPR. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. Additionally, the Musical Influence Award will go to Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Musical Excellence Award will be given to Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield. The Ahmet Ertegun Award, which honors those who don't perform music but have made an impact in the industry, will go to Suzanne de Passe. The induction ceremony will take place on Oct. 19 and will stream live on Disney+. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date. It will be available to view on Hulu the following day and will also air on ABC at a later date

Disney to Ban Visitors Who Lie About Disabilities

Disney to Ban Visitors , Who Lie About Disabilities. The Walt Disney Company says that there has been an uptick in fraudulent disability claims at its parks from people attempting to gain Disability Access Services (DAS), 'New York Post' reports. . On April 15, the company said that anyone found to have lied about a disability to obtain these services will be banned from Disney parks permanently. . If it is determined that any of the statements a Guest made in the process of obtaining DAS are not true, the Guest will be permanently barred from entering the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort, The Walt Disney Company, via statement. Any previously purchased Annual Passes, Magic Key passes, tickets and other park products and services... will be forfeited and not refunded, The Walt Disney Company, via statement. DAS allows people with disabilities to skip waiting in lines. The company's website previously indicated that the service was for “guests who have difficulty tolerating extended waits in a conventional queue environment due to a disability.”. The website has since been updated to read, , “DAS is intended to accommodate a small percentage of Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period or time.”. At Walt Disney World, “in-person registration will no longer be available at theme park Guest Relations locations starting May 20, 2024,” Disney said. Instead, DAS registrations will take place via virtual video chat. . However, at Disneyland, guests can apply for DAS via either virtual chat or an "accessibility services" window beginning June 18. . Anyone who currently has DAS will be required to re-apply, 'New York Post' reports.