Apple to broadcast MLS game shot entirely on 15 iPhones
Apple is set to broadcast a Major League Soccer match entirely shot on iPhones, marking a significant milestone in live sports production. The game, featuring LA Galaxy and Houston Dynamo FC, will be streamed live on Apple TV on May 23. This event showcases the capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro, which will be used to capture various angles and moments during the match.
- ▪The MLS match will be streamed live on Apple TV from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
- ▪Fifteen iPhone 17 Pros will be used to capture the game, providing dynamic perspectives.
- ▪This is the first major professional live sporting event to be shot entirely on smartphones.
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- ▪ Apple TV to live broadcast MLS match shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro — Mashable
- ▪ Apple plans to broadcast an MLS game on Saturday shot entirely on 15 iPhone 17 Pros, the first major live sports event to be captured using only smartphones (Todd Spangler/Variety) — Techmeme
- ▪ Apple will broadcast a Major League Soccer game captured entirely with iPhones — Engadget
- ▪ Apple TV to air first major live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro — 9to5Mac
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