Apple TV App Reportedly Coming to Xbox, 'Likely' in Time for Series X/S Launch on November 10

[MacRumors]

The Apple TV app is coming to Xbox, according to Windows Central, which tweeted that it can "confirm" the news. It is unclear when the app will arrive on Xbox, but the report claims it will "likely" be available in time for the launch of the new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles on November 10. It is unclear if older consoles like the Xbox One would be supported.

A member of the Xbox Insider beta program recently shared a photo that appears to show the Apple TV app in a list of apps available to test, although they said the app was non-functional and disappeared shortly after.

The Apple TV app allows users to stream TV shows and movies from Apple TV+, Apple TV Channels, and their iTunes libraries, as well as buy or rent TV shows and movies from the iTunes Store. The app is already available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Apple TV, select Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, and select Samsung, LG, and Vizio smart TVs.

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[garylapointe]

That'll be a nice partnership for Apple. Lots more eyeballs...

 

[bigchrisfgb]

I’m surprised about that, I thought it may come to the PlayStation since Apple have been friendly with them in the past.

 

[JCCL]

Cool, as both Xbox and Apple user, always interested in this kind of partnerships, the main one I am interested in is the other way around, but hope they work it out and we are able to get xCloud on iOS and even TVOS.

 

[vmistery]

Can’t see any reason why the older boxes wouldn’t support it, it’s only a streaming app at the end of the day. I think really is just Apple trying to get it available on as many devices as possible like Netflix / Amazon more than Microsoft wanting it.

 

[Adam089]

Great and now Playstation please.

 

[Maconplasma]

Apple needs to come to Playstation. The PS5 is getting far more attention and interest with customers over Xbox.

 

[Maconplasma]

Can’t see any reason why the older boxes wouldn’t support it, it’s only a streaming app at the end of the day. I think really is just Apple trying to get it available on as many devices as possible like Netflix / Amazon more than Microsoft wanting it.

Yeah just like Microsoft throwing Windows at every direction to monopolize the market much more than the companies wanted to use it.

 

[kaycrystal626]

That's good!

 

[JCCL]

Apple needs to come to Playstation. The PS5 is getting far more attention and interest with customers over Xbox.

Next Gen? I don't know man.......I do see a lot more interest in Xbox, and people compelled more about their service offerings with the Bethesda deal being a huge thing as well.

But I do agree, they should release on both

 

[Spock]

I’m surprised about that, I thought it may come to the PlayStation since Apple have been friendly with them in the past.

I’m sure it will happen unless Microsoft has made a deal with them, but with a basic amount of content, I highly doubt that’s the case.

 

[ruka.snow]

Next Gen? I don't know man.......I do see a lot more interest in Xbox, and people compelled more about their service offerings with the Bethesda deal being a huge thing as well.

But I do agree, they should release on both

110m built in PS5 buyers vs 60m odd for Xbox and most Xbox buyers are USA only.

OT: So this just that daft TV+ thing with five shows or does it open up to your iTunes library too?

 

[MosesOlsen]

I thought Apple announced that the Apple TV app would be coming to multiple devices when Apple TV+ was originally announced. When I switched to Android because of the Xcloud situation, I was surprised to find that there wasn't an app for Android. You have to watch Apple TV+ content through a browser. Is there any hope for an Android app still?

 

[topdrawer]

i wonder what is microsoft's cut on apple tv app subscriptions.

 

[itsmilo]

I got excited for a moment and then I remembered I got an Apple TV actually LOL

 

[Appleman3546]

But Apple won't be able to stream movies and shows, unless the movies and tv shows are each available for download on the xbox store

 

[Scipster]

Surprising news! I wonder if they will make Apple submit all content to the Microsoft Store for appropriate sale and content review

 

[JCCL]

Surprising news! I wonder if they will make Apple submit all content to the Microsoft Store for appropriate sale and content review

Oh man, that's mean, what did Microsoft reviewers do to have to sit through the whole first season of "See"?

 

[rjp1]

Microsoft should tell Apple they will approve their app the same day Apple approves their xCloud app. ?

 

[WiiDSmoker]

Microsoft should tell Apple that every episode of movie needs its own app

 

[smulji]

i wonder what is microsoft's cut on apple tv app subscriptions.

According to this report, it's 15% (non-video game subscriptions)

https://www.analysisgroup.com/globalassets/insights/publishing/apples_app_store_and_other_digital_marketplaces_a_comparison_of_commission_rates.pdf

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Surprising news! I wonder if they will make Apple submit all content to the Microsoft Store for appropriate sale and content review

big difference between video games and TV shows

 

[Massimo1926]

Nice, could be a substitute for that legendary new Apple TV set coming in 20never

 

[MacStreamer]

One of the smartest things Apple has done was allow the ATV app to be available on non-Apple devices.

 

[Deliro]

Being that I have a Xbox on preorder for launch day the Apple TV use probably will go to nil when I have this.

 

[BWhaler]

Shame app is so buggy with basic functionality not working.

That’s a lot of people to see how Apple quality has fallen.