Apple TV+ gets rebranded to Apple TV

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In what might be considered a somewhat confusing move, Apple has opted to rebrand its in-house streaming platform, Apple TV+. It will now just be called Apple TV. The change was spotted in a press release for the streaming launch of the F1: The Movie.

However, now Apple TV refers to three different things. One is the streaming service, the other is the app you stream from, and the set-top box. As GSMArena pointed out, the name change hasn't appeared on the Apple TV+—or should we say, Apple TV—landing page, yet.

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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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