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Apple TV+ Launches App for Android Users

Apple TV+ app is now available on Android devices, allowing access to original content and Major League Soccer streaming.

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  1. Apple just made the rare move to launch an Android app

    Apple has been pushing to increase recurring revenue at its services businesses, including AppleTV+.

    Apple just made the rare move to launch an Android app

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  2. Apple TV+ App Is Now Available on Android Smartphones

    This launch marks another shift in Apple's strategy when it comes to accessing its streaming service.

    Apple TV+ App Is Now Available on Android Smartphones

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  3. Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today

    Whether an Android app can help turn that around is anyone’s guess, but offering an Android app brings Apple closer to parity with other streaming services, which have all supported Apple’s devices and Android devices for many years now.

    Apple TV+ crosses enemy lines, will be available as an Android app starting today

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Feb 13th, 2025, 3:02 AM ET

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Apple has announced the launch of its Apple TV+ app for Android, marking a significant expansion into non-iOS systems. Available for devices running Android 10 or newer, the app allows users to stream original series like 'Severance' and access Major League Soccer content. Priced at $9.99 per month with a seven-day free trial, the service aims to capture new subscribers and bolster Apple's competitive position in the streaming market, where it lags behind larger rivals like Netflix. The move signals a change in Apple's approach to reach users across various platforms without fully opening its ecosystem.

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