Samsung smart TVs are getting iTunes and AirPlay 2 support

Terminal updated: January 6th, 2019 at 20:xx UTC+01:00

Hither's something you may non have expected. Samsung's 2018 and 2019 smart TVs are getting iTunes and support for AirPlay 2. Samsung confirmed today that information technology will be offering iTunes Movies and Tv Shows also as AirPlay 2 back up on 2019 models starting this spring. It will roll out support for 2018 smart TV models through a firmware update afterward.

This is a big deal. The app will exist available exclusively for Samsung's smart TVs in more than than 100 countries. Moreover, AirPlay 2 support will go live on the same models in 190 countries.

iTunes and AirPlay 2 support coming to Samsung smart TVs

Why is this a big bargain, y'all enquire? This is the get-go time that Apple is opening up access to its iTunes video library to third-political party devices, with Windows PC existence the only exception. It's all the more surprising that Apple has decided to do this with Samsung, two companies that many consider to be the nigh bitter of rivals.

The app volition enable Samsung smart Goggle box users to admission their existing iTunes library. They will also be able to browse the store to purchase or rent titles. AirPlay two will enable users to play videos, music, podcasts, and more from Apple devices like the iPhone on their Samsung TVs.

It does brand sense why Apple would pick Samsung for this. The former doesn't make TVs then Samsung isn't a straight competitor in this market. As much as people believe that these companies are always at daggers fatigued, Apple and Samsung have long maintained a working relationship. The latter continues to supply parts crucial to Apple's cash cow, the iPhone.

Samsung has a commanding position in the premium Television set market so it'south a good fit for Apple. Since information technology'south expected to launch an online video streaming service subsequently this year, this shows that Apple may also release this app for other platforms in the coming months.

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