Disney Plus gets even better for families with Apple SharePlay on iPhone and iPad
Don’t forget Apple TV, too
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TheDisney Plusstreaming service now supportsApple SharePlay, meaning subscribers can sync up TV shows and films on the platform through a host of differentAppledevices.
This latest update to the Disney Plus app has come into effect on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, meaning anyone watching on theiriPhones,iPadsorApple TV 4Kstreaming devices can benefit. You will need to be running version 15.1 or above on theseoperating systems, though.
The update is a godsend for large families, or those hoping to connect virtually with friends and relatives over the holidays, supporting up to 32 simultaneous viewers.
Each viewer will need to subscribe to Disney Plus separately, though, and obviously own a compatible Apple device. For those outside the Apple ecosystem, there’s still a way to gain similar functionality.
Gather round, everyone
Disney Plus launched its ownGroupWatch featureearlier in the year, which lets up to seven subscribers (or four profiles on the same account) co-watch a title at the same time – and it even works on non-Apple products.
The rise of co-watching has been a fascinating development in the world of TV streaming services. Platforms are increasingly offering their own official functionality, having seen after a surge inthird-party browser add-onsthat let users sync up their Netflix accounts and even message in a sidebar during streams.
Not everyone is catching up, though. Netflix has yet to support Apple SharePlay, despite no doubt being the most desirable place to get this kind of functionality. For big virtual gatherings,Disney Plus Christmas moviesmay have the advantage overNetflix Christmas movies.
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Henry is a freelance technology journalist, and former News & Features Editor for TechRadar, where he specialized in home entertainment gadgets such as TVs, projectors, soundbars, and smart speakers. Other bylines include Edge, T3, iMore, GamesRadar, NBC News, Healthline, and The Times.
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