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Android telephones acquired an official Apple TV+ app on Wednesday. This makes it simpler for folks all over the world to look at Severance, Silo and different common sequence on the streaming service.
There are already variations of the appliance for Roku, Google TV and extra.
Apple TV+ app arrives on Android telephones
Apple TV+ has had a string of hit sequence — and that goes past the massive success of Ted Lasso. Presumed Harmless and Darkish Matter had been each very fashionable final yr, for instance. And whereas the streaming service pulls in loads of cash, it accounts for under 7% of the U.S. streaming market.
Clearly, there’s room for progress. Android customers are an apparent potential viewers, particularly contemplating all of the folks for whom a handset is their main TV. Whereas it was doable to look at Apple TV+ on Androids in an online browser, there was no official app for handsets or tablets working Google’s OS.
That lastly modified on Wednesday. An app that provides Android telephones and tablets entry to the Apple TV+ streaming video service can now be downloaded.
The apparent intention is to get extra folks paying $9.99 per 30 days for an TV+ subscription. Or pay $99 to look at a season of soccer with an MLS Season Move.
Nice TV for all
Whereas it is a vital improvement for Android customers who need entry to Apple’s common TV sequence, it’s not likely a change in technique. Apple TV+ may be watched on iPhone, Mac and iPad, in fact, but it surely’s by no means been reserved for these. There are already variations of the mandatory software program for all kinds of sensible TVs and streaming sticks. That even contains Android TV and Google TV. And earlier than as we speak, Android cellphone and pill customers may watch the streaming service by going to television.apple.com.
However an utility for Android had been missing. Not any extra, although.
Nonetheless, it’s hardly “Like ice water in hell,” which is how Apple co-founder Steve Jobs described porting iTunes to Home windows.