If you’ve been thinking about checking outApple TV+, now is the time. Apple has announced that its streaming platform will be free for the first weekend of 2025, from now through Sunday, Jan. 5.
The service will be free on any device Apple TV+ is available on, such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, consoles, andsmart TVswith the Apple TV+ app. The only thing required to access the service for free this weekend is anApple ID.
“Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world.” Apple said in apress release.
Apple TV+ is a global streaming service which offers on-demand access to a growing list of exclusive content, including Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and much more.
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How to use Apple TV+ for free this weekend
The app is preinstalled on Apple devices, and is available on smart TVs
If you’ve never used Apple TV+ before, don’t worry, it’s easy to access and setup. If you’re on an Apple device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, the Apple TV app comespreinstalled. Just search for Apple TV in your app library and it will pop up. From there, navigate to the TV+ tab to find all its offerings.
If you’re on an Android phone or tablet, the Apple TV app isn’t available for download from the Google Play Store. To use the service, you’ll need to open your web browser and go to theApple TV+ website.
You can also access the Apple TV+ app on smart TVs,RokuandAmazon Fire TVsticks, on aChromecastwith Google TV, and onXboxandPlayStationby downloading the app. If you’re on a Windows PC, you can watch Apple TV on itswebsiteor download the app from theWindows Store.
To use Apple TV+ on any device, you’ll need to sign in with your Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you’ll need to create one, which you can dohere.
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What to watch this weekend on Apple TV+
This is the first time Apple has hosted a free weekend
Apple TV+ is home to some outstanding original programming. Apple’s main goal with this free weekend is to hook you on some of its shows so you’ll fork out the cash for its subscription. This is the first time Apple has done a free preview event like this, outside of offering three months of Apple TV+ for free after you’ve purchased a new device like an iPhone or iPad or a 7-day free trial.
If you’re unsure what to watch, some of Apple’s popularoriginal showsinclude Silo, Severance, Ted Lasso, Masters of the Air, and Slow Horses. I’m taking advantage of this free weekend opportunity to watchShrinking, which stars Jason Segal and Harrison Ford. The show recently wrapped up itssecond seasonto critical acclaim, so I’m excited to see how it is.
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