Apple TV could quickly be obtainable on Android smartphones and tablets, based on a report. At current, the app is out there on Apple units such because the iPhone, iPad and extra. Within the Android ecosystem, solely good TVs can entry Apple’s firm’s video streaming platform. Nonetheless, this will quickly change as a report suggests the Cupertino-based tech large has employed engineers to convey its streaming app to Android customers.
Apple TV App for Android Gadgets in Growth
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman experiences that Apple is hiring engineers for the event of software program for the Apple TV app on Android. A job itemizing was noticed for the position of “Android Software program Engineer – Apple TV App”.
It is price noting that the corporate’s streaming app and subscription service have barely totally different names — the Apple TV app permits customers to enroll in and entry their Apple TV+ subscription on Apple units and Android TV.
The job itemizing states, “The Apple TV app staff is in search of a proactive, hardworking and skilled senior android engineer to steer the event of enjoyable new options, and to assist construct an software utilized by tens of millions to observe and uncover TV and sports activities.”
The iPhone maker’s streaming service was launched in 2019 to compete with different well-liked platforms akin to Netflix and Disney+. Whereas it closely focuses on unique content material with extremely rated exhibits akin to For All Mankind, Severance and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters in addition to the Oscar-winning movie CODA, it’s at the moment restricted to simply Apple units and Android TV customers.
Those that want to watch Apple TV+ exhibits on an Android telephone or pill can solely accomplish that by visiting the online model of the platform. With this transfer, Apple is reportedly seeking to faucet the Android smartphone and pill market, following the introduction of the app on platforms akin to good TVs, Roku and Amazon streaming units.
Apple TV+ Subscription Worth, Availability
Apple TV+ is out there in India at a beginning worth of Rs. 99 per 30 days. Customers can initially avail of a 7-day trial to check its companies earlier than enrolling. Moreover, those that buy a brand new Apple gadget akin to iPhone, iPad and Mac are promised three months of free Apple TV+ subscription.
The corporate additionally provides entry to Apple TV+ as a part of its Apple One subscription that’s obtainable in private and household choices. The private plan is priced at Rs. 195 per 30 days, whereas the household choice offers entry to as much as 5 extra customers at a month-to-month payment of Rs. 365.
