LG rolls out Apple TV app for select 2018 smart TVs
LG appears to be rolling out a firmware update that adds the Apple TV app to select 2018 models.
In February, LG issued software updates that brought the Apple TV app to certain 2019 smart TV models. At the time, the company said a firmware update in 2020 would introduce the TV app to 2018 models as well.
Although no announcement has been made as of writing, users of 2018 LG TVs have spotted the Apple TV app as available for download this week.
The Apple TV app is now available on my 2018 LG OLED. pic.twitter.com/GEqCbgLTaF
— Bas van der Ploeg (@basvanderploeg) August 20, 2020
It isn't clear if the rollout is global as of yet, but it appears users in multiple countries have seen the option to download. MacRumors on Thursday received tips from readers who have spotted the app.
The Apple TV app can be downloaded from the LG Home app launcher on supported TVs. Once it's installed, users can subscribe to and watch Apple TV+, access their iTunes libraries, and add additional content providers via Apple TV Channels.
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That’s great but until LG changes the GUI and remote control which are both the worst and most complicated controls I’ve ever seen, Samsung will continue the Smart TV reign.
That's great but until LG fixes the massive air gap between the LCD panel and the front glass causing image doubling and shadows around the edges I'll be buying Samsung!
If you use anything samsung you are not a TRUE Apple fan. Yes I have removed my samsung hard drives on all my macs!