Sony Launches the Apple TV App on Select Smart TVs

(Philippines, December 2020) – Sony today announced that customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs[i]  to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies, and personalized and curated recommendations. The Apple TV app will begin rolling out today in the Philippines on Sony’s X9000H series via a software update.

The Apple TV app brings together all the ways to watch shows and movies in one place. The app features Apple TV+, Apple’s new video subscription service offering original shows, movies, and documentaries from the world’s most creative storytellers, including “The Morning Show,” “See,” “Defending Jacob,” “Ted Lasso,” “Greyhound,” “The Banker,” “Boys State” and “Beastie Boys Story.”

Sony’s smart TVs provide users with easy access to a range of content and services. With Sony's best-in-class family of X1 processors, TRILUMINOS™ Display, and immersive sound features, customers can experience content just as the creator intended with the Apple TV app. Sony’s smart TV users can browse the Apple TV app to buy or rent new and popular movies, including titles available in 4K HDR and with Dolby Atmos, as well as enjoy personalized and curated recommendations and access their library of movie purchases from Apple. Select Sony TVs¹ also support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit[i]. With AirPlay 2, customers can effortlessly play videos and other content from their iPhone, iPad or Mac directly to their smart TV. HomeKit allows customers to easily and securely control Sony’s smart TVs using the Home app or by asking Siri on their Apple devices.

Customers can subscribe to Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app on Sony’s smart TVs, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac and other platforms, including at www.apple.com/ph,for ₱249.00 per month. For a limited time, customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch or Mac can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for free[ii].

The Apple TV app will launch on selected 2018 models and most 2019 and 2020 models by the end of the year.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.sony.com.ph/electronics/televisions/x90h-series

About Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Based in Singapore, Sony Electronics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. It serves as the regional management and marketing headquarters for Sony’s consumers as well as broadcasting and professional products, overseeing Asia, Middle East, and Africa regions. For more information on Sony’s products and services in Asia Pacific, please visit www.sony-asia.com

About Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation is a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation of technology. From game and network services to music, pictures, electronics, image sensors and financial services - Sony's purpose is to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. For more information, visit: http://www.sony.net/

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[i] iOS 12.2 or later or macOS 10.14.4 or later is required. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content. AirPlay firmware update is required and will be available in winter 2020.

[ii] One subscription per Family Sharing group. Plan automatically renews until canceled. Restrictions and other terms apply; visit apple.com/promo for more information.

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[i] Apple TV app available soon via automatic or manual software update on the following Sony BRAVIA TVs (www.apple.com/apple-tv-app/devices/) in the following regions (support.apple.com/HT204411).