Welcome to the Tech Mem Ride Home for Thursday, August 13th, 2020.

I'm Brian McCullough. Today, Apple subscription bundles coming as soon as October according to Mark

German. Epic is straight out summing its nose at app stores. What could render

iPhones as electronic trash in China and why are people sniffing around Dub Smash for a possible

acquisition?

Here's what you miss today in the world of tech.

Mark Germin Apple Scoop Thursday. The Scoop

General says Apple is readying tiered subscription bundles to be introduced as

soon as this October. Not only that, but look out, Peloton.

Apple fitness subscriptions are definitely coming, quoting German. There will be different

tears, according to the people who ask not to be identified discussing private plans.

A basic package will include Apple Music and Apple TV Plus,

while a more expensive variation will have those two services and the Apple Arcade Gaming Service.

The next tier will add Apple News Plus, followed by a Pricier Bundle with Extra I Cloud Storage

for files and photos. The company is also developing a new

subscription for virtual fitness classes that can be used via an app for the iPhone,

iPad, and Apple TV the people said. That service will be offered in a higher end bundle with the rest of

Apple services. Code named Seymour, the workout package would rival virtual

classes offered by companies including Peloton Interactive and Nike according to the people.

Peloton shares slipped 4.7% in early trading Thursday after the announcement.

The new bundles will be geared toward families, meaning they will work with Apple's family sharing system that provides access to as many as six people for each service.

The offerings are designed to save consumers about $2 to upwards of $5 a month depending on the package chosen.

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