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Downloads are limited to five devices, and must be deleted to sync locally on an additional device after five device downloads.<ref name="pcworld.com">{{Cite web|title = Google Play vs. Amazon vs. iTunes Store: How the Content Stores Stack Up|url = http://www.pcworld.com/article/259040/google_play_vs_amazon_vs_itunes_store_how_the_content_stores_stack_up.html|accessdate = 2015-09-30}}</ref> |
Downloads are limited to five devices, and must be deleted to sync locally on an additional device after five device downloads.<ref name="pcworld.com">{{Cite web|title = Google Play vs. Amazon vs. iTunes Store: How the Content Stores Stack Up|url = http://www.pcworld.com/article/259040/google_play_vs_amazon_vs_itunes_store_how_the_content_stores_stack_up.html|accessdate = 2015-09-30}}</ref> |
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Thousands of titles are available in both [[Enhanced-definition television|standard (EDTV - 480p)]]<ref name="productforums.google.com">{{Cite web|title = is 480p considered HD|url = https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/97JTTnhj0X8|accessdate = 2016-02-11}} and [[high-definition video|high definition (720p - 1080p)]] in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, animation, action and documentary.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.minkme.org/mesh |title=Online Live web chat with mesh |publisher=www.minkme.org|accessdate= 7 March 2012}}</ref> Google Play Movies & TV is compatible with [[Chromecast]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Google Play Movies & TV - Android Apps on Google Play|url = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.videos&hl=en|website = play.google.com|accessdate = 2015-09-30}}</ref> |
Thousands of titles are available in both [[Enhanced-definition television|standard (EDTV - 480p)]]<ref name="productforums.google.com">{{Cite web|title = is 480p considered HD|url = https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/97JTTnhj0X8|accessdate = 2016-02-11}}</ref> and [[high-definition video|high definition (720p - 1080p)]] in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, animation, action and documentary.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web|url=http://www.minkme.org/mesh |title=Online Live web chat with mesh |publisher=www.minkme.org|accessdate= 7 March 2012}}</ref> Google Play Movies & TV is compatible with [[Chromecast]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Google Play Movies & TV - Android Apps on Google Play|url = https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.videos&hl=en|website = play.google.com|accessdate = 2015-09-30}}</ref> |
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For television series and movie rentals, Google Play offers a 30-day interval for access. Once a user has started watching a video, the window to complete watching is limited to 48 hours.<ref name="pcworld.com"/> |
For television series and movie rentals, Google Play offers a 30-day interval for access. Once a user has started watching a video, the window to complete watching is limited to 48 hours.<ref name="pcworld.com"/> |
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| Developer(s) | |
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| Stable release | 3.8.8, 1.7.5629
/ May 21, 2015 (Android) July 13, 2015 (iOS) |
| Operating system | Android iOS Roku Web |
| Type | Digital distribution |
| Website | play |
Google Play Movies & TV is an online video on demand service operated by Google. Movies and television shows can be viewed on the Google Play website or via the Google Play Movies & TV application, which is available for Android, iOS, and Roku devices. Some titles are only available for rental or purchase, while others are available via both. TV shows can be purchased by episode or season but cannot be rented.[1] Alternatively, users can download movies and TV shows for offline viewing and view them later using the mobile app.[2] Users cannot, however, use the application to view or uploaded content.
Downloads are limited to five devices, and must be deleted to sync locally on an additional device after five device downloads.[3]
Thousands of titles are available in both standard (EDTV - 480p)[4] and high definition (720p - 1080p) in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, animation, action and documentary.[1] Google Play Movies & TV is compatible with Chromecast.[5]
For television series and movie rentals, Google Play offers a 30-day interval for access. Once a user has started watching a video, the window to complete watching is limited to 48 hours.[3]
Suggestions for purchase are provided based on previous purchases. Films and television series are available at a maximum 1080p resolution. Streaming quality is based on internet connection speeds. When available, content is provided with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, with English subtitles also available.[6]
Availability
Google Play Movies & TV is available in 102 countries. TV shows are available only in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Criticisms
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References
- ^ a b "Online Live web chat with mesh". www.minkme.org. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ "Offline Viewing on Your Android Device". Support.google.com. Retrieved 29 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Google Play vs. Amazon vs. iTunes Store: How the Content Stores Stack Up". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
- ^ "is 480p considered HD". Retrieved 2016-02-11.
- ^ "Google Play Movies & TV - Android Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
- ^ "Google Play Movies & TV review". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
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