Apple TV app finally arrives on Android

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After years of anticipation, the Apple TV app is now available for Android devices. The app, designed for smartphones, tablets, and foldables running Android 10 or later, is available for download on the Google Play Store. This full-featured version allows users to access Apple TV+ content, including popular shows like Severance, Silo, and Ted Lasso, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscriptions can be managed directly through Google Play.   

The app also features MLS Season Pass content and weekly MLB double-headers. While previous workarounds existed, this marks the first native Apple TV app for Android phones and tablets, offering features like resume playback and offline downloads. Notably, the app currently lacks casting support, but it might arrive in a future update. Android TV users can also now subscribe to Apple TV+ directly through Google Play.

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NordVPN launches official app for Apple TV with tvOS 17

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With the new tvOS 17 update, Apple TV users can now enjoy native VPN apps from leading providers. NordVPN is the latest one to follow suit. By using the NordVPN app, you can connect to any of the company’s secure servers worldwide. The app also encrypts all your network traffic and uses the NordLynx protocol to boost your connection speed. This should result in a smooth streaming experience with less buffering, depending on your network and server locations.

NordVPN had previously expressed some concerns about the limitations of native VPNs on tvOS 17. However, it seems that the company has overcome those challenges.

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Apple’s 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' brings Godzilla to TV

Apple is expanding its TV offerings with a new show based on Legendary’s Monsterverse, the cinematic universe that features Godzilla, King Kong and other giant creatures. The show is called Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and it explores the history and secrets of the organization that tracks these beasts.

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Apple TV users will finally be able to use VPN apps with tvOS 17

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VPN apps are a convenient way to connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on iOS and macOS devices, but Apple TV has been missing this feature until now. With tvOS 17, which will be released later this year, Apple will enable developers to create VPN apps for Apple TV and distribute them through the Apple TV App Store. Apple announced tvOS 17 at its WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday but did not mention the VPN support during the presentation. However, the company revealed more details about the new feature on its website.

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