Apple TV could quickly be obtainable on Android smartphones and tablets, in keeping with a report. At current, the app is out there on Apple gadgets such because the iPhone, iPad and extra. Within the Android ecosystem, solely good TVs can entry Apple’s firm’s video streaming platform. Nevertheless, this may increasingly quickly change as a report suggests the Cupertino-based tech big has employed engineers to carry its streaming app to Android customers.
Apple TV App for Android Gadgets in Improvement
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stories 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 function of “Android Software program Engineer – Apple TV App”.
It is value noting that the corporate’s streaming app and subscription service have barely totally different names — the Apple TV app permits customers to join and entry their Apple TV+ subscription on Apple gadgets 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 guide the event of enjoyable new options, and to assist construct an utility 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 fashionable platforms resembling Netflix and Disney+. Whereas it closely focuses on unique content material with extremely rated reveals resembling For All Mankind, Severance and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters in addition to the Oscar-winning movie CODA, it’s at the moment restricted to only Apple gadgets and Android TV customers.
Those that want to watch Apple TV+ reveals on an Android telephone or pill can solely achieve this by visiting the net 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 resembling good TVs, Roku and Amazon streaming gadgets.
Apple TV+ Subscription Value, Availability
Apple TV+ is out there in India at a beginning worth of Rs. 99 per thirty 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 system resembling iPhone, iPad and Mac are promised three months of free Apple TV+ subscription.
The corporate additionally gives entry to Apple TV+ as a part of its Apple One subscription that’s obtainable in private and household choices. The non-public plan is priced at Rs. 195 per thirty days, whereas the household possibility supplies entry to as much as 5 extra customers at a month-to-month charge of Rs. 365.
