Tag: Google Play
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This Popular Cord Cutting App Has Been Pulled From Google Play Again
Downloader, an app frequently used by cord cutters to get a browser on the Fire TV and download content to your device, has once again been pulled from the Google Play store. This time, Warner Bros. Discovery appears to be the one behind the move. The app was built by Elias Saba, the owner of…
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Roku’s Big News, More Apple TV Rumors, and More
This week, we learned all about Roku’s spring 2021 plans, including new hardware and updated software. Elsewhere, Netflix is trying out a new Kids profile look; Plex has big plans for content aggregation, and Google Play Movies & TV is shutting down on several major smart TV platforms. Here’s what happened in the world of…
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Google To Shut Down Play Movies & TV App on Major Smart TVs in June, Redirecting Users to YouTube
A recent update indicates Google is planning to shut down its Google Play Movies & TV app on several major smart TV platforms: Roku (including TVs and other streaming devices), Samsung, LG, and Vizio. The announcement, via 9to5 Google, adds that the app is set to shut down on June 15, 2021 — though the…
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So What Exactly is Google TV, and How is it Different from Google TV?
As rumors about Google’s new Chromecast began to pile up, we started seeing more and more evidence it would run on something called Google TV — and one of the running theories was it was the new name for the Android TV operating system. But with its official unveiling earlier this week, it turns out…
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Apple, Amazon, and Google Movie Deals This Week Starting at $1
Whether you’re looking to restock your digital movie library or just rent a new release or classic favorite, there’s a ton of deals out there this week that will save you money on some of the most popular movies. Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play all have weekly deals, and we’ve rounded up…
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Films With Dolby Vision Support Starting to Appear on Google Play Movies
Movies supporting the Dolby Vision flavor of the High-Dynamic Range (HDR) format are starting to appear on the Google Play Movies marketplace. FlatpanelsHD reported discovering a pair of movies — Joker and A Simple Favor — that offer the option so far. The online storefront offers several movies in HDR formats, including Marvel Studios movies…
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Google Play Could Soon Be Adding Free, Ad-Supported Content
Recent rumors suggest Google may soon be entering the free, ad-supported content market through its Google Play Movies app. XDA and 9to5 Google are both reporting on code discovered within the Android app that suggests ad-supported movies may be on the way, though the exact timing of a release remains unclear. The code mentions “hundreds…
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Verizon’s Stream Player Will be Android TV Powered & Come With A Free Month of YouTube TV
We started hearing about a potential new streaming device from Verizon this summer. Now, we have confirmation that this will be an Android-powered device. Android TV Rumors was the first to report the news on Twitter, sharing that the Verizon device appeared on the Google Play Developer Console on Saturday. This is a good indication…
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Google Will Launch Google Play Pass This Week
This week, Google will be launching Google Play Pass, a subscription to Google Play’s apps, games, and digital content. Play Pass will be available to Android devices in the US this week and will be available in additional countries soon, according to Google’s press release. You can get started with a 10-day free trial and…
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The Office: The Complete Series is One Sale for As Low As $49.99 on DVD and Digital
If you’re unhappy about The Office leaving Netflix in 2021, you’re not alone. The Office has been one of the most popular shows on the streaming service, and one that many viewers came back to when looking for a series to binge watch again and again. After leaving Netflix, NBC’s new streaming service (set to…