Apple TV app comes to Android TV and it is needed if Apple wants to compete with Netflix, Prime Video

Apple has become successful at the back of exclusivity it offers to its customers. Most Apple services are limited to company’s own devices.

Apple has become successful at the back of exclusivity it offers to its customers. Most Apple services are limited to company’s own devices. But, maybe it’s time to extend at least some of them to other platforms if the Cupertino-based tech giant wants to compete with others. Apple Music is already available on Android smartphones and now the tech giant has decided to bring Apple TV app to Android TVs widening its reach. Apple TV app, which was initially available on Apple devices, was expanded to Amazon Fire OS ecosystem and LF webOS earlier. But, the decision to bring the platform to Android TVs is the most significant one till now as it covers all modern smart televisions from all popular brands. The Apple TV app can be downloaded through the Google Play Store for Android TV, and is available for all devices running Android TV 8 or above. The support has also been extended to smart boxes and stick that run Android TV. For example, the app can now also be downloaded on Mi Stick or Mi smart box from Xiaomi.