According to reports, Apple TV will soon be available for Android smartphones and tablets. Currently, the app is available for Apple devices including iPhone and iPad. In the Android ecosystem, only smart TVs can access Apple’s video streaming platform. But that may soon change as reports surface that the Cupertino-based tech giant has hired engineers to bring its streaming app to Android users.
Apple TV app in development for Android devices
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is hiring engineers to develop software for its Apple TV app for Android. Job postings found for the role ‘Android Software Engineer – Apple TV App’.
It’s worth noting that the company’s streaming app and subscription service have slightly different names. The Apple TV app allows users to sign up for and access their Apple TV+ subscription on Apple devices and Android TV.
The job listing states, “The Apple TV Apps team is looking for an engaged, hard-working, and experienced senior Android engineer to lead the development of fun new features and help build the applications millions of people use to watch and discover TV and sports. “There is.”
The iPhone maker’s streaming service launched in 2019 to compete with other popular platforms such as Netflix and Disney+. The focus is on original content, with highly-acclaimed shows including For All Mankind, Severance, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the Oscar-winning film CODA, but is currently only available to Apple devices and Android TV users.
Users looking to watch Apple TV+ shows on their Android phones or tablets will have to visit the web version of the platform to do so. With this move, Apple is reportedly aiming to enter the Android smartphone and tablet market following the introduction of apps on platforms such as smart TVs, Roku, and Amazon streaming devices.
Apple TV+ Subscription Pricing, Availability
Apple TV+ is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 99 per month. Users can first test the service through a 7-day trial before signing up. Additionally, those who purchase a new Apple device, including an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, are promised a free three-month Apple TV+ subscription.
The company also offers access to Apple TV+ as part of its Apple One subscription, which is available in individual and family options. The individual plan price is 50,000 won. 195 per month, while the family option provides access to up to 5 additional users for a monthly fee of Rs. 365.
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