Apple TV app on Android TV now blocks rentals and purchases

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HorrorReject · Accepted Answer

Awww poor Apple doesn't like it when they have to pay a 30% cut to Google for every in app purchase or rental? Too bad, considering they made the rule.

jesslynh · Answer

Lol, they don't want to pay the same charge they impose on others?

kurmudgeon · Answer

I'm sorry to say, but this is one reason why piracy exists. No need to do with Apple's bullshit.

jakegh · Answer

Like 10,000 spoons, when all you need is a knife.

izhar12 · Answer

Greedy 🍎

gingerwolfie · Answer

FYI if you are wondering why you can no longer purchase movies or TV in the Apple TV app. Sounds like another beef with Google over their fees...

EaggRed · Answer

Apple is a bad firm;  never using them for anything

seventysamurai · Answer

That was my go-to app for renting movies. Guess I will uninstall and use Vudu and others.

Goldenfreddy0703 · Answer

Lol let's hope google bans Apple TV app off the Google playstore like how Apple banned fortnite. 😂

akisnet · Answer

Android TV is one of the fastest growing and popular TV OS after Tizen and WebOS. Good riddance Apple.

Nonstopper1209 · Answer

yeah! you have to go to the apple tv app on your iphone or Ipad

Atul-Kedia · Answer

Are there shows/movies that are uniquely available there? Because if not then one would just buy movies on YouTube.

MorningLineDirt · Answer

As long as i can rent/buy on my iphone and cast or just play it in the app on the tv after, then i really dont care!

djphatjive · Answer

This is probably Google’s doing. Not Apples.