Google's Decision To Close Another Popular App. In an announcement that has sent shock waves through the tech community, renowned technology giant Google has decided to shut down another of its popular application services, leaving countless users in a state of frustration and uncertainty. With the imminent shutdown of the Google Play Movies and TV app over the next few weeks, users are yet to grapple with the implications of this unexpected move.
The service has already been phased out from smart TVs, and will soon be phased out from phone service as well. Additionally, starting January 17, users will no longer have the ability to access any movies purchased or rented through the application.
To streamline its services, Google has decided to phase out the availability of its Movies and TV app starting in 2021. This means users will not be able to access the app on Roku devices and most smartphones. TV However, Google has ensured that users who have purchased movies and TV shows through the app will not lose their content entirely. Instead, these purchased items will be seamlessly transferred to Android TV and YouTube, ensuring users continue to enjoy their favorite movies and TV shows without interruption.
This move by Google reflects their ongoing commitment to enhance their products and services, as they aim to provide a more unified and seamless experience to their users. As of now, the app can still be accessed on Android TV and the Google Play Store, indicating that Google is still allowing users to enjoy its content through alternative platforms.
Google recently confirmed on Android TV Help that they plan to end the service from these platforms shortly. Google recently announced that they are implementing several changes aimed at streamlining the process of purchasing or accessing new movies or TV shows.