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Apple tv+ makes seven shows free
MUMBAI: People around the world who have been going through a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic can watch seven original TV series on Apple TV+ without a subscription.
Instead of giving access to the full collections of Apple TV, it has made available select shows free.
People can watch the series through the Apple TV+ app, which has been made available on devices like iPads, iPhones, compatible smart TV sets, and select Roku and Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, etc.
The titles available now are: spin-off series Snoopy in Space, Wildlife documentary The Elephant Queen, historical comedy-drama Dickinson, US immigrant anthology series Little America, M. Night Shymalan’s thriller series Servant, alternative-history space drama For All Mankind, live-action preschool series Helpsters, the Ghostwriter reboot about a group of mystery-solving kids, and the new Peanuts animated.
This month, Apple TV+ will debut five titles. Some of the prominent titles include the much-awaited Defending Jacob mini-series starring Chris Evans and the Beastie Boys Story documentary.
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Tata Play Binge adds Pocket Films to micro drama platform Shots
Over 210 micro dramas and 220 hours of content strengthen short form play
MUMBAI: Short stories are getting shorter and sharper. Tata Play Binge is doubling down on snackable storytelling, adding Pocket Films to its micro-drama hub Shots as it looks to capture India’s fast-growing appetite for quick-consumption content. The move expands Shots into a deeper, more diverse catalogue, now featuring over 210 micro-dramas and 220 hours of short-format programming across genres such as action, drama and thriller. The content spans Hindi and key regional languages, reflecting the increasingly local yet mobile-first nature of viewing habits.
Pocket Films brings with it a library of emotionally driven, culturally rooted narratives, including micro-dramas like Chaturanga, Vidushi, Maasa, Silent Cycle and Pilibhit, alongside short films such as Lock-up, Dubki and The Disguise. The addition builds on existing partnerships with Bullet and Stage, strengthening Shots as a one-stop destination for bite-sized storytelling.
Designed for vertical viewing, the platform leans into scroll-friendly interfaces, auto-play sequencing and seamless discovery mirroring the habits of always-on, digital-first audiences. The content remains ad-supported and is available within the Tata Play Binge app at no additional cost.
The integration also sits within a broader aggregation strategy. Tata Play Binge currently offers access to 30 plus OTT services including Prime Video, JioHotstar, Zee5 and Apple TV+ through a single subscription and interface, aiming to simplify fragmented streaming consumption.
As platforms race to keep up with shrinking attention spans, Tata Play Binge’s bet is straightforward: when stories get shorter, the catalogue needs to get bigger and faster.
