Amazon, Google agree to allow each other's streaming apps
The agreement also enables Amazon Prime members to access Amazon's video contentWASHINGTON DC: Amazon and Google announced on Thursday they had agreed to allow each other’s streaming media applications to work on their platforms, ending a spat over video between the tech giants. The agreement also enables Amazon Prime members streaming to Chromecast or using Android TV devices to access Amazon’s video content. “We are excited to work with Amazon to launch the official YouTube apps on Fire TV devices worldwide,” said Heather Rivera, head of product partnerships at YouTube. The joint statement said Fire TV users will be able to sign in to their existing YouTube account and access their full library of content. Chromecast users will meanwhile have similar access to the Prime Video catalog.
Source: The Express Tribune April 18, 2019 14:26 UTC
