Apple TV+, Disney+ see massive subscriber gains as Netflix struggles
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What you need to know Apple TV+ and Disney+ grew significantly in UK subscribers in the first quarter of 2022. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Now TV also saw growth but not to the same extent. 68% of UK homes now have at least one streaming service. Netflix did see subscriber growth, but not on par with others. Apple TV+ and Disney+ were the big winners in terms of new UK-based subscribers during the first quarter of 2022, according to a new report. And while Netflix did see its numbers grow, that growth pales in comparison to what the relative newcomers achieved. According to a survey from BARB, the country`s television audience measurement outfit reported on by Variety, Apple TV+ saw an increase in subscribers of 27%, jumping to 1.57 million from 1.24 million. Disney+ saw a similar boom, increasing from 5.49 million subscribers to 6.53 million — numbers that represent a 19% improvement over the previous quarter. There were smaller gains for other streaming outfits, incl...