Apple TV Plus: Every single detail you wanted to know

Apple TV Plus service has been launched in hundreds of countries including here in India. But as is the case with everything that's new, there are so many things about Apple TV Plus that you probably might not even know. Hence, we thought why not compile a list of everything you might want to know 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, the content library has very few options on offer, compared to other streaming platforms out there including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. In the future, Apple is expected to add more shows and movies to its streaming service.

Apple has always been in the hardware business but lately, Apple is trying pretty hard to strengthen its foothold in services. With the 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 the future looks quite promising nonetheless.

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

Currently, Apple TV Plus offers a number of shows like The Morning Show, See, For All Mankind, Dickson, Helpsters, Snoopy in Space and Ghostwriter. The Elephant Queen documentary is also available to stream on Apple TV Plus. But unlike Netflix, the first three episodes of The Morning Show, See and For All Mankind are available to stream right now 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 the form of a desktop website at tv.apple.com.

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

How to stream Apple TV Plus on non-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 their smart TVs. It's is also available on the web at tv.apple.com.

Can I share Apple TV Plus subscription with other users?

Yes, you can share our Apple TV Plus subscription with up to six family members using 'Family Sharing' option. All they need to do is stream Apple originals using their own Apple ID and password on their 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 the offer within three months, starting November 1. Check our previous article on how to avail free one-year Apple TV Plus subscription.

The important question here is if Apple TV Plus is a viable alternative to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. While the streaming platform looks promising and some of the shows have already created quite a buzz, specially the star studded show 'The Morning Show' that stars Hollywood superstars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon 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.