Apple might launch Apple TV+ app for Android Users
This expansion would allow Android users to enjoy critically acclaimed Apple TV+ originals as well as other streaming content, directly from a native app.
Apple, known for its walled garden, might be making a strategic move to expand its reach beyond the confines of its ecosystem with plans to bring the Apple TV Plus app to Android phones.
According to a recent job listing on the Apple website, the Cupertino giant is seeking an Android software engineer to join the Apple TV app team to "design and architect a sophisticated application."
Although not explicitly stated, this hints at the possibility of Apple TV+ finally landing on Android smartphones. This expansion would allow Android users to enjoy critically acclaimed Apple TV+ originals like Ted Lasso and Severance, as well as other streaming content, directly from a native app.
This move could be a key driver for Apple's user base expansion and revenue growth, given that while Apple dominates the US smartphone market, Android leads globally. With over 3 billion devices worldwide running on Google's OS, Apple TV+ could tap into a massive potential audience.
This wouldn't be Apple's first foray into non-Apple territories. The Apple TV+ app already graces devices like Roku, PlayStation, and Amazon Fire Sticks. It's also available on Google Chromecast devices and Android-powered smart TVs. So, an Android phone app wouldn't be a complete departure from precedent.
The arrival of the TV+ app on Android smartphones would be a significant shift for Apple. This could be the first domino to fall, potentially leading to other Apple services venturing out onto the open market.
