Apple TV App for Android Adds Google Cast

Apple has introduced Google Cast support to its Apple TV app for Android devices, enabling users to stream movies and shows from their phones to compatible TVs and displays. The feature, available in the latest app update version 2.2, rolled out this week via the Google Play Store and addresses a key gap since the app's debut on Android earlier this year.

The update adds a persistent Cast icon in the top right corner of the app's home screen, next to the account button. Tapping it reveals a list of nearby Google Cast-enabled devices, such as Chromecast, Nest Hub, and select smart TVs from brands like Vizio and Compal, as long as both the phone and the display are on the same WiFi network. Once casting starts, a miniplayer appears on the mobile device, showing playback details, the connected device's name, a progress bar, and basic controls like play, pause, and a 10-second rewind. Users can expand to a full-screen interface for more options, including fast-forward, audio tracks, and subtitles, all managed from the phone without needing the TV's remote.

This addition enhances convenience for Android users, particularly those traveling or staying in temporary accommodations like...