Google confirmed this Friday (19/02) that the streaming platform Apple TV+ is now available for Chromecast users. Talks between the companies have begun in mid-December, and are set to begin immediately from now on. According to Jonathan Zepp, Google's director of media, the agreement also includes the availability of Apple TV+ for the smart TVs with Android TV, initially from the Sony and TCL brands.
The inclusion of the new streaming service will give Chromecast with Google TV users the ability to watch all of original content of Apple TV +. In addition, they will also be able to enjoy other resources, such as the library of films and series available on iTunes. The agreement also allows access to their streaming subscriptions through the app. Apple. To do so, however, it is necessary to remember that a signature of the Apple TV+ must be active. In Brazil, the simplest version currently costs R$9,90 per month.
Only in the US for now
The arrival of Apple TV+ on Google TV has an extra feature, which is currently exclusive to users in the United States. It allows you to use voice commands to open the Google Assistant app. Apple app and play the desired title with complete convenience. According to Google, it will be expanded to other markets “soon”.
The agreement was widely celebrated by Google, which, since last year, wanted the Apple TV+ to become available to its users, thus transforming Chromecast into “one of the only streaming devices with all major video subscriptions.” Before Google gave the green light to make the services available on the platform, the app Apple TV+ was already supported on Roku and Fire TVs (and Xboxes). In addition to those, it came to PlayStation earlier this year.
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