Update 5:20 p.m.: LG has also indicated that its televisions from the 2019 range will also be compatible, like those from Samsung
We are used to a closed ecosystem with Apple, where it is possible to use its software and services only with their products. But it seems that the Apple firm is gradually opening up to third-party products.
In fact, afterthe arrival of Apple Music on Amazon speakers, Apple will soon allow the integration ofAirPlay 2 and iTunes on Samsung TVs, but also those ofother brands.
This was announced yesterday by Samsung. We therefore expected availability only on Samsung products. But Apple announced today on its website that it wouldsoon available for products from other brands.
AirPlay 2 allows you to wirelessly stream multimedia content,from an Apple product to a TV. This can be photos, videos, podcasts, music and others.
It will therefore not beno longer necessary to have an Apple TVto stream content purchased or rented from iTunes to a connected TV.
The iTunes app will bepre-installed on 2019 televisions. And it will be available for 2018 models through anext updatesoftware.
Apple indicates on its site that users will be able to use Siri voice commands, for example to ask their TV to start playing a specific film.
The Korean firm announces that this compatibility with AirPlay 2 will arrivein springfor Samsung TVs. In the evening, LG indicated that its televisions would also be compatible with Apple's streaming and broadcast protocols.
This unusual openness of Apple towards products from other brands in the field of televisions is perhaps linked to the arrival this yearof a video streaming serviceat Apple.
In any case, it’s an excellent New Year’s resolution!
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