In a pivotal week, Apple TV+ rebranded to Apple TV, struck its first standalone bundle with NBCUniversal’s Peacock, and secured a major Formula One rights deal. These moves signal Apple’s aggressive push to expand its streaming service’s reach and content offering. Despite high-quality originals, Apple TV+ has struggled with audience adoption, remaining a niche player. The new partnerships and sports deals aim to change that, potentially even leading to an ad-supported tier, as Apple seeks broader relevance in the competitive streaming landscape.<|begin▁of▁sentence|>

