Google launches Google Play Movies & TV for iOS devices

Readers know I use all the smartphone platforms and because of that I prefer to use apps and services that support multiple platforms. In November I wrote how Google makes the iOS experience fantastic for Google service users and today they went a bit further (still not far enough though) with the release of Google Play Movies & TV for iOS.

Long time iOS users may not care about this release since they likely get their video content from iTunes. Switchers who have purchased Google Play content will appreciate the better access to this content, but this release is not much different than what we had before with YouTube.

I saw this news and was hoping it was bringing offline video support since that is how I prefer to watch my video content when I commute and travel where a connection is too sketchy for streaming. Google Play Movies & TV also supports the Google Chromecast device.

It is nice to see Google bringing iOS versions of their services to the masses, but iTunes is still the better option for video content. Actually, Amazon Video is another decent option where you can download content for offline viewing. Amazon keeps their service locked just to Kindle Fire Android devices though.

Further reading

• Use Google services? Your iPhone may work better than an Android device
  
• Apple iPhone 5s review: The best gets better
  
• Top 10 smartphones for the 2013 holiday season
  
• One month with iOS 7: An old soul with style and substance (review)
  
• The iPhone 5s secret weapon: the camera
  
• Apple announces iPhone 5S: What you need to know?
  
• Why Apple went 64-bit with the iPhone 5s