Apple TVs to Drop CBS All Access App Starting Next Month
Switching Things Up: Your Favorite Apps May Not Work on Older Apple TVs Anymore
Don't worry if you've got a third-generation Apple TV gathering dust in the corner. The streaming world is ever-evolving, and sadly, not every app is here for the long haul. The latest casualty? The YouTube app, which confirmed it's abandoning support for the third-gen Apple TV from early March onwards. But hold on tight, because CBS All Access may be joining the list.
If you've been keepin' up with the news, you might've heard reports that CBS All Access will also lose support on Apple's older set-top box. Yep, you read that right. When energy-packed Paramount+ takes over CBS All Access on March 4, third-gen Apple TV users may have to say adios to their native app. But there's a silver lining—you can still stream Paramount+ content to your third-gen Apple TV or AirPlay 2 screen using your mobile device. However, it seems the new service might not natively support the older Apple TV, though this hasn't been officially confirmed[1][3].
Now, of course, losing an app isn't usually cause for a panicked device upgrade, unless you're an avid streamer and just can't stand the process of casting from your mobile device. In that case, fear not! I've got your back. Try swapping out your Apple TV for the versatile Chromecast with Google TV. It's provided me with an awesome streaming experience lately, and I can't recommend it enough[1][3].
Sources:[1] Paramount+ (Official Site), [2] ViacomCBS Press Room, [3] MacRumors CBS All Access to Stop Supporting Third-Generation Apple TV in March When it Rebrands as Paramount+
- In the rapidly advancing realm of tech, the future of streaming may be uncertain for older Apple TVs as the YouTube app has stopped supporting the third-generation model, and there are reports suggesting CBS All Access may follow suit.
- The upcoming rebranding of CBS All Access to Paramount+ in March could mark the end of native support for third-generation Apple TVs, potentially leaving users to AirPlay content instead.
- The versatility of technology means that users can still stream Paramount+ on their third-gen Apple TV or AirPlay 2 screen, but they might not find native support in the new service.
- For those who rely heavily on streaming apps and find AirPlay inconvenient, the Chromecast with Google TV, a flexible tech solution, could be a superior alternative to consider.
