Apple rarely develops apps forAndroid phones. However, the Apple TV Plus app for Android could arrive soon as Apple is hiring developers for a “TV and sports” product.
Unlike moststreaming platforms, includingNetflix,Disney+,Hulu, and more, theApple TV Plusapp has been missing from the Android platform. This may change soon as Apple is looking tohire developersto build the app for themost popular mobile operating system.
Firstspottedby Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, the advertisement requests the services of a “senior android engineer to lead the development” of an app that will be “used by millions to watch and discover TV and sports.”
That said, Apple already has anAndroid app for Apple TV Plus; however, it’s only limited to the Android TV platform and Chromecast devices.
Android-powered smartphones or tablets can only access the streaming platform via the web browser’s progressive web app (PWA). However, compared to regular applications, PWAs have limited features.
Apple deliberately avoids referencing the Android platform in its launch events, nor does it compare its iPhones or iPads with their Android counterparts. Apart from the Android TV app for Apple TV Plus, Apple only has built a handful of applications for Android like Apple Music and Move to iOS.
However, building an Android app for its streaming service will only help Apple, as it offers an opportunity to grow its user base substantially. While iOS is themost popular smartphone OS in the US, Google’s Androidleads the way globally, with over 3 billion users worldwide.
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Jitendra Soni was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. An expert in tech, especially smartphones, he has almost 10 years of experience. He spearheaded the TechRadar India editorial operations and has written for TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Free Press Journal, Mobile Scout, IB Times Singapore, Indulge Express, and more.
