Published 15:36 IST, November 2nd 2019

Apple TV Plus: Every single detail you wanted to know

Recently launched Apple TV Plus is creating quite buzz. So we've tried to answer all the questions you might have about the Apple's new streaming service.

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Apple TV Plus service has been launched in hundreds of countries including here in India. But as is case with everything that's new, re are so many things about Apple TV Plus that you probably might t even kw. Hence, we thought why t compile a list of everything you might want to kw about Apple TV Plus service, especially in India. 

Apple TV Plus, video streaming platform by Apple streams Apple original movies, documentaries and TV shows. Currently, content library has very few options on offer, compared to or streaming platforms out re including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. In future, Apple is expected to add more shows and movies to its streaming service.

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Apple has always been in hardware business but lately, Apple is trying pretty hard to strengn its foothold in services. With help of Apple TV Plus, it seems like Apple's primary focus here is to keep users hooked on to its vast ecosystem of products and services. Lest we forget, Apple has billions of users worldwide so future looks quite promising neless.

Apple TV Plus is available in India at Rs 99 per month. In fact, service is available in hundreds of countries and India is one of m. For w, you won't be able to find any India-centric TV shows on Apple TV Plus but given importance of India as amongst top smartphone markets worldwide, Apple can't afford to miss out on that opportunity.

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Currently, Apple TV Plus offers a number of shows like Morning Show, See, For All Mankind, Dickson, Helpsters, Sopy in and Ghostwriter. Elephant Queen documentary is also available to stream on Apple TV Plus. But unlike Netflix, first three episodes of Morning Show, See and For All Mankind are available to stream right w and new episodes will release every Friday.

Apple TV Plus service is compatible with Apple products including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, in addition to select Samsung smart TVs, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. Apple TV Plus is also available in form of a desktop website at tv.apple.com.

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Hope that answers all your question about new streaming platform, Apple TV Plus, well, we've gone ahead and answered a couple of more questions that will make sure you make most of this new service.

How to stream Apple TV Plus on n-Apple devices?

As we said, you can stream Apple TV Plus content on select Samsung smart TVs and Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices. Customers with AirPlay 2-enabled Samsung, LG and VIZIO smart TVs can stream Apple Originals directly to ir smart TVs. It's is also available on web at tv.apple.com.

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Can I share Apple TV Plus subscription with or users?

Yes, you can share our Apple TV Plus subscription with up to six family members using 'Family Sharing' option. All y need to do is stream Apple originals using ir own Apple ID and password on ir own devices.

How to avail free one-year Apple TV Plus subscription?

Apple is offering free one-year Apple TV Plus subscription to eligible customers who have purchased new Apple products including iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, iPod touch starting September 10. You need to avail offer within three months, starting vember 1. Check our previous article on how to avail free one-year Apple TV Plus subscription.

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important question here is if Apple TV Plus is a viable alternative to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. While streaming platform looks promising and some of shows have already created quite a buzz, specially star studded show ' Morning Show' that stars Hollywood superstars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Wirspoon and Steve Carrell. Even though Apple TV Plus is just a day-old platform, looks like Apple might be onto something. Having said that it is still a long way to go for Apple to take on streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in India.

 

13:41 IST, November 2nd 2019