Microsoft reportedly made a Movies & TV app for iOS and Android

Microsoft would extend its Movies and TV application to iOS and Android.

The application is currently available on Windows platforms such as Windows 10 PC, Xbox and Windows 10 Mobile. But customers who buy TV shows and movies from the Microsoft store will soon be able to watch the content on their Apple and Android devices, Windows Central reported on Thursday. Microsoft declined to comment or confirm.

Microsoft is creating apps to encourage people to buy Microsoft Store content because they will have more ways to watch, a source told the publication. Many people rely on streaming services like Netflix or Hulu, but not all content is immediately available on these platforms. A companion mobile app could make the Microsoft store a more viable option for consumers who like to watch content on their non-Windows phones.

There are currently ways to link an iPhone or Android to your PC so you can navigate both platforms. But the new iOS and Android Movies & TV apps would expand the connection between the phone and the computer.

Microsoft has recently moved away from some of its other mobile activities. In October, the company said it would focus more on Windows 10 Mobile . He also completed his music streaming service and download Groove Music. This step reported for Movies & TV means that the company wants to not only immerse itself in the mobile world, but also engage with Android and iOS.

Windows Central only says that Movies & TV's iOS and Android applications will soon be available "

First published July 5, at 1:28 pm PT
Update, 3:34 pm: Adds that Microsoft declined to comment or confirm.

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