Google's Chromecast with Google TV has seen significant improvement, indeed.
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Dive into your favorite shows and movies as the gaming battlefield, Nvidia Shield, and other Android TV-enabled devices just got a massive update, welcoming the Apple TV app on their platforms.
That's right, folks! Google has finally delivered on the exciting tease dropped back in December, making the Apple TV app available on Android TV devices such as the Nvidia Shield, select televisions like Philips, TCL, Hisense, and the latest device in Google's ecosystem, the Google TV Streamer, which has replaced the good ol' Chromecast with Google TV.
And if you're an Apple loyalist with a soft spot for Sony, fret not—their Android TVs with Google TV are also joining the party, securing a head start over other Android TV brands to support the Apple TV app.
The addition of the Apple TV app to Android TV devices marks a significant stride in the streaming world, especially considering that it was one of the last major apps missing from Chromecast with Google TV. This integration means that longtime Apple users can now access all of their purchased content on their Android TV devices, including the newly appreciative Google TV Streamer.
For subscribers of Apple TV+, you're in luck as well! Now, you can stream Apple's originals directly on your Android TV streaming device, making the Google ecosystem an enticing, economical alternative to Apple's traditional set-top boxes.
The interfaces might be strikingly different, with Google TV placing a heavy emphasis on recommendation and discovery, but where it counts—specs and essential features—the two competitors more or less align. Plus, with the Google TV Streamer costing a mere quarter of what the Apple TV 4K box does, it's hard to resist the bargain.
Apple originals will be neatly incorporated into Google TV's search results and content recommendations, accompanied by the option to add them to your Watchlist. Moreover, the Google Assistant is now capable of playing Apple titles, facilitating a seamless, intuitive streaming experience.
Although these features are only available in the U.S. for now, the rest of the world can expect to partake in the fun in the months to come as the updates roll out globally. And for those Android TV devices yet to experience the Apple TV app, fear not—Google announced that it will be supporting additional Android devices in the upcoming months. Here's to a better, connected streaming future!
- The Google TV Streamer, now available, offers a cheaper alternative to Apple's traditional set-top boxes, allowing users to stream Apple's originals directly on Android TV devices.
- With the addition of the Apple TV app to Android TV devices, longtime Apple users can now access all of their purchased content on tech devices like the Google TV Streamer.
- In the future, Google announced that it will be adding support for additional Android devices, allowing more users to enjoy the integration of Apple originals into their interfaces.
- As tech continues to evolve, the integration of the Apple TV app into Android TV platforms like Google TV represents a significant step forward in the streaming world, bridging the gap between two major competitors.
