Amazon Video app arrives on Apple TV as YouTube feud continues

The new app arrives as Google pulls YouTube from Amazon Echo Show and Fire TV
Stream away: the Amazon Video app has finally arrived on Apple TV
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Ben Travis6 December 2017

Apple has finally released the app that Apple TV owners have been waiting for – Amazon Video.

The streaming service can now be found on Apple’s 4K wi-fi connected box.

The app is compatible with the Siri remote, meaning users can voice search within Amazon’s catalogue - including Prime original shows - to request films and series.

“There is nothing that excites us more than delighting our customers, and we are thrilled for them to stream Prime Video on Apple TV,” said Mark Eamer, Vice President of Prime Video.

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“The app arrives just in time for the highly anticipated new season of The Grand Tour, which launches on 8th December, and Prime Video members streaming on the Apple TV 4K will have the exceptional viewing experience of 4K HDR.”

The long-awaited launch comes as Google continues its feud with Amazon over its streaming services and devices.

Google has pulled YouTube app support from Amazon Echo Show and Amazon’s own Fire TV streaming box in retaliation to Amazon not selling Chromecast and Google Home on its online store.

“We’ve been trying to reach agreement with Amazon to give consumers access to each other's products and services,” a YouTube spokesperson said.

“But Amazon doesn't carry Google products like Chromecast and Google Home, doesn't make Prime Video available for Google Cast users, and last month stopped selling some of Nest's latest products.

Apple TV 4K streaming box
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“Given this lack of reciprocity, we are no longer supporting YouTube on Echo Show and FireTV. We hope we can reach an agreement to resolve these issues soon.”

In response, Amazon released a statement saying: “Echo Show and Fire TV now display a standard web view of YouTube.com and point customers directly to YouTube’s existing website. Google is setting a disappointing precedent by selectively blocking customer access to an open website. We hope to resolve this with Google as soon as possible.”

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