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What was your first reaction when you heard Disney was ending its deal with Netflix to launch a streaming service of its own? Was it ... exhaustion? Well tuck in, because yet another major player _ that would be Apple _ is elbowing its way into the streaming game in the coming months.

More choice is usually a good thing. So why does it all feel so weirdly burdensome? Oh right, the cost. Monthly subscriptions tend to range between $8 and $12, but it adds up. Juggling multiple services can be a headache. It feels complicated even if it really isn't.

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