The Apple TV app is finally coming to Chromecast with Google TV

Our favorite streaming device just received a major update.

As initially teased by Google in December, Chromecast with Google TV now supports the Apple TV app on its platform. Other Google TV-powered devices will also get support for the app, including Sony TVs and TCL 2020 when they hit the market later this year. Google also said the app will arrive on other Android TV-powered devices in the coming months, but did not say which specific devices will be included.

Adding the Apple TV app for Chromecast is huge – this means long-time Apple users will now be able to access all the content they have purchased through the platform on their Chromecast with Google TV. In addition, for people who subscribe to Apple TV +, they will also be able to stream Apple originals to the Google device.

Apple TV was one of the last major streaming apps missing from the Chromecast along with Google TV, and the addition makes it a serious contender as a cheaper alternative to Apple’s set-top boxes. The interfaces are markedly different, with Google TV placing much more emphasis on recommendation and discovery. But in terms of specifications, and especially for the casual streamer who doesn’t need a ton of on-device storage, Google TV checks most of the same boxes for premium features – and it costs a quarter of what the Apple box does. 4K TV.

Apple originals will now appear in search results and Google TV content recommendations, as well as added to the watchlist. In addition, the Google Assistant will now be able to read Apple titles. These features are now available in the United States, but will roll out to global users in the coming months, the company said.

The best budget streaming device just keeps getting better.