Apple has been trying to become an entertainment powerhouse in the same vein as Netflix for a while now, but it’s been having trouble securing the streaming licenses it needs from content providers. The company isn’t used to being stuck in negotiations, and it’s not used to being so reliant on other companies that it can’t release a product without their support either, which is why Apple might be looking to secure streaming rights through other means: acquisitions. The New York Post reported on Tuesday that Apple might consider making an offer to acquire Time Warner, which would not only give it control of HBO, but major stations like Cartoon Network and CNN as well. It’s important to note that this hasn’t been confirmed, but such a move would make a lot of sense for Apple.
