Apple’s streaming service TV+ is now on Android phones. This marks Apple’s biggest move into Google’s phone system in ten years.
Users can now watch shows like “Ted Lasso” and “Severance” on their Android phones and tablets. The app works with both WiFi and mobile data. You can also download shows to watch later when you don’t have internet.
“The Apple TV app was built from the ground up to deliver Android users a familiar and intuitive interface,” states Apple’s official release. This means Android phone owners won’t need to learn a new system to use the app.
The timing matters. Android phones make up 72% of all phones worldwide. Apple’s move means millions more people can now watch its shows. The company’s services, including TV+, already bring in $100 billion yearly.
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The app comes with a seven-day free trial. Android users can subscribe using their Google Play accounts on Android mobile and Google TV devices. Besides shows and movies, sports fans get access to Major League Soccer games with no blackouts and Friday Night Baseball.
Since starting in 2019, Apple TV+ shows have won 538 awards and received 2,553 nominations. “CODA,” one of its movies, won the Oscar for Best Picture. While exact viewer numbers aren’t public, industry tracker Nielsen says Apple TV+ currently has a small share of U.S. TV watching time.
The app costs $10 monthly in the U.S. According to standard industry practices, both companies typically take about 15% of billings from streaming services through their app stores.
This launch shows Apple’s changing approach. Instead of keeping its services only on iPhones, the company now wants to reach more viewers. The expansion of TV+ to Android indicates Apple’s interest in growing its streaming service beyond its own devices.
For viewers, this means more choices in how they watch Apple’s content. For Apple, it means reaching more potential viewers through Android’s large user base. For the streaming market, it represents a significant shift in how major tech companies approach platform availability.
