Amber Neely
Android owners can now enjoy all their favorite Apple TV+ series and films right from the palms of their hands.
Since its launch in late 2019, you've had plenty of ways to watch Apple TV+. Apple has dedicated apps for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. It also is a common sight on smart TVs.
It's also available for PlayStation, Xbox, and Roku. It's even been available to stream in-browser since its launch.
However, there's been one place that seemed to box out any would-be Apple TV+ subscribers — Android phones. That changed Wednesday afternoon with the release of the Apple TV app on the Google Play Store.
According to Bloomberg, the company hopes that by bringing its streaming service to Android phones, it can bolster Apple TV+ subscription numbers. And, frankly, it's a smart move.
Apple TV+ is one of the few Apple Services that do not rely on Apple hardware. Not to mention, it's already been available for smart TVs. Bringing the service to Android makes a lot of sense, especially now that shows like "Severance" and the fourth season of "Ted Lasso" could serve to drive up subscription numbers.
Apple has done the same thing with its line of Music-based services. In 2015, it brought Apple Music to Android platforms. Even Apple Music Classical has been available to Android owners for nearly two years at this point.
Updated February 12, 4:40 p.m.: the app has released
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The lack of an Android app was always odd. iPod worked with Windows within a year and iPhone always did. Could have been part of the original business plan for TV+. Seems a new team is in place fixing these problems and more.