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LG, Samsung, Sony, and Vizio TVs are getting or have gotten Apple AirPlay 2
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Those platforms, along with Fire TV and Roku, will be able to access Apple TV+
when it launches this fall.
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every other alternative. For the price, you get a remote that lets you talk to Siri,
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handful of apps via the Apple TV app store. But with AirPlay 2 and the Apple TV
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GOOGLE CAST
Google Cast is the simplest media streaming platform; just plug your
Chromecast into a power source, plug it into your TV or sound system, and
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interface, and no app store to navigate. You just connect your Chromecast to
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It’s easy to use and economical. And Chromecast devices connect with Google
Assistant smart speakers, so you can issue voice commands for what you want
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ROKU
Roku calls the services and apps available on its devices Channels and currently
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TV, and Twitch, along with many smaller niche apps and services that provide
movies, sports, weather, news, and international content.
Roku’s current lineup is a total of six models across a wide range of prices and
features. The Roku Streaming Stick+ and Ultra stand out as our top choices,
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