Online streaming of video content (movies, TV shows and original web series) has long outpaced the conventional mediums of catching-up. If you own an Android device, chances are you might have been streaming content via Google Play Movies.
Google Play Movies is a Video-On-Demand (VOD) service portal owned and operated by Google Inc. Earlier known as Android Market, Google Play Movies has been in existence since 2008 and today boasts of more than 1 billion active users spread over 70 countries.
Platform Specifications
Catalog titles: 10,000 +
Pricing Model: TVOD (Pay-as-you-watch)
Windowing: 48 hours
Streaming quality: Up to 1080p
Stereo quality: 5.1 surround sound
Supported devices: PC and Mac, Smart TVs, Chromecast, Android Consoles, iPad, iPhone, Roku
Content access: Sharing on up to 6 authorised devices for offline viewing
What makes Google Play different from other VOD platforms?
Google Play Movies has been one of the pioneering platforms promoting the second screen experience. When streamed on a Chromecast, the cards feature allows you to check information on actors in the scene, show information and soundtrack details on your mobile device.
Google Play Family library attribute also lets you share purchased content with up to six devices of your family members. What’s more, the app also lets you filter and choose content by age category.
In a recent feature roll-out, Google Play has upped its resolution bandwidth and already has more than 125 titles in its library that boast of a 4K HD resolution.
In a nutshell, Google Play Movies is the cheapest, cleanest and the simplest interface that offers a high-quality viewing experience.
Make Friday nights your movie nights with your family and loved ones. With such easy-to-stream options, there’s no stopping you from binge-streaming.
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