Tag: Apple
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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek Joins Board of Masimo Medical Device Firm
After being fired from Disney in November of 2022, former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has found a new gig. Today it was announced that Chapek has joined the board of directors for Masimo, a medical device company. Just like Chapek, this company is no stranger to controversy. It is currently in a dispute with Apple…
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No Merger for Disney with Apple on the Horizon CEO Bob Iger States
In a town hall meeting today, returning Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a rumored merger between Apple and The Walt Disney Company is nothing more than that. The confirmation that no merger is happening between Apple and Disney came during a question and answer part of the town hall meeting at Disney this morning.…
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Disney+ Subscribers Will Be Able to Access Mulan on Apple, Google, and Roku
Earlier this month, Disney announced that Mulan would be coming straight to the Disney+ streaming service for $29.99. When subscribers make that purchase, they will be able to watch and rewatch as many times as they desire, as long as they keep their Disney+ subscription active. This week, Disney has added to its website that…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Departs Apple’s Board of Directors
On Friday Apple announced details on its upcoming streaming service, Apple TV+. On the same day, CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger announced his departure from the board of directors of Apple. This is due to the competitive nature of each company’s streaming services. “I have the utmost respect for Tim Cook, his…
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Disney Empowers Aspiring Young Filmmakers to Create Global #DreamBigPrincess Video Series Celebrating Female Trailblazers
Disney today announced a new global project giving 21 talented young women from different corners of the globe the chance to make digital shorts telling the stories of inspiring female role models. The #DreamBigPrincess series will be shared across Disney’s global media platforms as part of a campaign to unlock up to a $1 million…
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Disney Park Music Playlists on Apple Music to Celebrate Upcoming Play App
Disney Parks has a Play app that will make wait times more entertaining for guests. But what do you do when you’re outside of the lines and want that Disney magic? In addition to the Play app, Disney Music has released Playlists on Apple Music that bring together several songs corresponding to the parks of…
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Disney Infinity 3.0 to be Compatible with Apple TV
With all the exciting news announced during the Apple event on Wednesday, here is one more thing to add to that list. Disney Infinity 3.0 will become compatible with Apple TV. In addition, a stater pack will be made available and the game will even have a Bluetooth feature. This new set up will arrive later this…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Brand New Mobile App for Park Goers
Things just got a bit easier for Disneyland Resort Park goers. The resort now offers a brand new app available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Guests that use this brand new app will have a variety of park information at their fingertips. From park hours, attraction wait times, tickets,…
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First iPhone 6 is Down!
Imagine standing in line for what seems like an eternity to get the first iPhone. You wait, and you wait, and you wait…. and finally the doors open. You walk inside and get THE first iPhone. Then, you walk outside and you find the news media waiting there to interview the FIRST owner of an…
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Apple Pay Coming to Walt Disney World and Disney Stores
The Disney geek world has been chattering away after Apple’s announcement that it’s new payment system, Apple Pay, would be utilized at the Walt Disney World Resort and also in Disney Stores. This came with the announcement of two devices that will enable the use of this new Apple Pay system: the iPhone 6 (and iPhone 6…
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Pick the Empire or Rebellion with new STAR WARS: COMMANDER for iOS
A new game has been released by Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm today. Star Wars: Commander is a combat strategy game that is free to play. The game is being released exclusively on the iOS platform. Players will be able to choose to lead troops for either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. The storyline…
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Apple’s iPad App of the Year: Disney Animated
Yesterday it was announced that Disney Animated has been named the Best iPad App of 2013! This is the first time that Disney has been recognized in this way. The Disney Animated app was chosen from more than 100, 000 new apps that were launched in 2013 on the App Store. Disney Interactive Media describes…
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Robert A. Iger, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Joins Apple’s Board
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CUPERTINO, California—November 15, 2011—Apple® today named Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D. as the Company’s non-executive Chairman of the Board. Levinson has been a co-lead director of Apple’s board since 2005, has served on all three board committees— audit and finance, nominating and corporate governance, and compensation—and will continue…
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Former Apple CEO and Disney Board Member Steve Jobs Dead
Former Apple CEO and Disney board member Steve Jobs has passed away according to Apple. Apple’s website this afternoon read: Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear…
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Disney Introduces Appmates Mobile Application Toys – First Toy To Allow Kids To Use Apple iPad As Virtual Play Mat
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — Sept. 27, 2011 — In an industry first, Disney introduced today Disney AppMATes™ Mobile Application Toys, a new toy line that comes to life digitally when used with an Apple iPad by allowing kids to use the tablet’s screen as a virtual play mat. Developed in collaboration between…