MacVoices #26073: TV+ Talk – Apple, The Super Bowl, and the Future of Streaming

Feb 13, 2026 | TV+ Talk

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple’s evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music’s halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk
01:18 Super Bowl Reactions and AI-Focused Commercials
07:44 Apple Music Halftime Show and Event Strategy
15:56 Utah Mobile OS Debate and Industry Context
22:41 AI-Generated Presentations and Podcasts Debate
33:29 Closing Thoughts on AI and Media Production
30:54 Streaming Landscape and Consolidation Pressures
33:52 Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows and Watchlist Picks

Guests:

Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.