Apple TV App Likely Coming to Android Smartphones, Job Listing Shows

[MacRumors]

Apple's TV app could be available on Android smartphones and tablets in the future, according to a job listing spotted by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple is seeking a senior Android software engineer to join the Apple TV app team. The engineer would be tasked with leading the development of "an application used by millions to watch and discover tv and sports," which heavily suggests that Apple plans to make its TV app available on Android smartphones and tablets.

With the Apple TV app, Android smartphone and tablet users would have a more convenient way to access the Apple TV+ streaming service, instead of having to rely on tv.apple.com on the web. The app also provides access to MLS Season Pass, includes a storefront for purchasing or renting movies and TV shows, and more.

Apple already offers the TV app on Android TV devices, including the Chromecast with Google TV, but not on the main Android platform. Apple only offers a handful of apps on Android phones, such as Apple Music, Move to iOS, and a Beats app.

Android would join a long list of platforms where Apple's TV app is available, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Roku and Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks, select smart TVs, and more. It is unclear when the app will be made available to the public, or if development has started.

Article Link: Apple TV App Likely Coming to Android Smartphones, Job Listing Shows

 

[dannyyankou]

Now do iMessage next, now that RCS is coming in iOS 18

 

[LeeW]

Not enough Apple customers want to pay for Apple TV, then.

 

[frozen220]

So does this mean Google will get a share of proceeds from things bought on Apple TV app on Android?

 

[NMBob]

Must have hit a mutation in the DNA. The recessive macOS-will-run-on-non-Mac-hardware gene will resurface next.

 

[kiensoy]

Apple TV app just jumped the shark.

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[Rychiar]

I wasn’t aware there wasn’t such an android app…. I mean theres an app on every random tv brand now so it only makes sense….

 

[jz0309]

that would certainly help to increase the user base, but should also include Roku and all the other devices that plug into a TV for streaming (or are they all running Android??)

 

[erihp]

It's all about the hardware, the software is nonsense. This will only confuse even more people. Hell, many iPhone users dont know what an Apple TV is, then when they learn its also an app, they really get lost.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

that would certainly help to increase the user base, but should also include Roku and all the other devices that plug into a TV for streaming (or are they all running Android??)

It's already on Roku?

 

[Remy149]

Now do iMessage next, now that RCS is coming in iOS 18

They are never adding iMessage to android. It makes sense they add access to a paid for subscription like tv+ they already have Apple Music

 

[JohnRckr]

**** yea once its out I can finally switch to Android.

 

[jz0309]

It's already on Roku?

no idea, I was suggesting it should be available there ...

 

[Remy149]

Not enough Apple customers want to pay for Apple TV, then.

They want to make sure people have access to the service everywhere it’s no different then how Apple Music has been on android for years. Appletv+ is already on non Apple hardware like Roku and smart TVs

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

no idea, I was suggesting it should be available there ...

Yh it's on most of the smart TV platforms now.

Surprised there isn't already an Android App tbh. There is an App on Amazon Fire TV and they run forked Android.

 

[Remy149]

It's all about the hardware, the software is nonsense. This will only confuse even more people. Hell, many iPhone users dont know what an Apple TV is, then when they learn its also an app, they really get lost.

This is to give users access to appletv+ and films and tv shows they bought from Apple on any hardware. They are a hardware and software company

 

[OmegaWave]

no idea, I was suggesting it should be available there ...

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[dannyyankou]

They are never adding iMessage to android. It makes sense they add access to a paid for subscription like tv+ they already have Apple Music

They will if the DOJ has their way

 

[tkaravou]

I wasn’t aware there wasn’t such an android app…. I mean theres an app on every random tv brand now so it only makes sense….

There's an android tv app but not regular android

 

[capamac]

I began avoiding Apple TV more than a year ago due to the inability to turn off the "HDR" feature. Highly annoying. Causes my screen brightness to vary depending on ambient light detected by my Macbook's camera.

 

[Kiwamu]

So does this mean Google will get a share of proceeds from things bought on Apple TV app on Android?

They probably do it like Google does it with ther movie App on iOs. They ask you to purchase it through a browser. Google TV legit tells you that in-app purchases are not available on iOs devices...

 

[Carrotstick]

Not enough Apple customers want to pay for Apple TV, then.

Or they want to target the 2 billion Android users as well. The App has been available everywhere even Windows.

It’s just very late on Android.

 

[Flytrap21]

So does this mean Google will get a share of proceeds from things bought on Apple TV app on Android?

Yes of course… why is that even a question, this is not Apple’s first Android subscription app… Google already get a share of proceeds from Apple Music subscriptions.

 

[Ludatyk]

They will if the DOJ has their way

I don't think it works that way... the angle DOJ is taking is for Apple to allow a more open system (now that the iPhone hold such a large market share in the US). For instance, the reason why iMessage is so popular in the US is because Apple only grant themselves to access SMS.

DOJ won't force Apple to make applications for other hardware but allow their hardware to be open to use with other applications.

 

[TheMacDaddy1]

**** yea once its out I can finally switch to Android.

Actually I am waiting for the Pixel 9. Got rid of my Air Pods and Ultra watch for some Sony XM5's and a Garmin ForeRunner 965. Phone is next. I do watch some content on Apple TV, glad I can do it on the Pixel soon.