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β04-20-2020 08:39 PM in
Tech TalkExclusive: Samsung TV Plus streaming service is coming to mobile
We have learned through our sources that Samsung intends to bring its TV Plus free streaming service to mobile devices. The company is developing the mobile app to deliver the same functionality available on compatible Smart TVs.
Samsung TV Plus was introduced last year as the companyβs free-of-charge streaming service. It is available exclusively through its Smart TVs released in 2016 and later. So far, the company made no mention of a mobile release; however, our sources tell us that the mobile app is now in development
It may be a Galaxy device exclusive
While any additional information regarding compatibility and availability is not yet known, we suspect the Samsung TV Plus mobile app will be available exclusively for Galaxy devices. After all, Samsung TV Plus is only compatible with the companyβs range of Smart TVs and canβt be accessed on TV models from other brands. Itβs one of the companyβs exclusive features that give it a leg up on the competition.
Similarly, Samsung TV Plus for mobile is likely intended exclusively for Galaxy smartphones (and possibly tablets), but this is just an educated guess based on the companyβs handling of the platform thus far. Its more recent tablets including the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite have a slight focus on multimedia experiences, and the addition of TV Plus would seem fitting for the format. Likewise, Samsungβs new flagship smartphones β particularly the Galaxy S20 Ultra β have generous displays fit for a mobile movie-watching experience.
Samsung TV Plus for mobile will offer the same functionality as the service does on Samsung Smart TVs. Users will be able to watch Live channels immediately upon launching the app and they will also be able to access VOD content.
As yet, we donβt have any concrete details regarding a potential release date, but weβll keep you updated as soon as we learn more