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This is going to sound like a dumb question but, do I need to buy the hardware or can I simply purchase the app? Are there differences between the 2?


Posted on Dec 17, 2020 8:54 AM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2020 9:00 AM

The Apple TV is hardware. AppleTV + is a streaming service from Apple. See here for devices you can use it on:


All the ways to watch Apple TV+ - Apple Support


It's far from a stupid question. Apple's naming of the hardware, the app and the service just invites confusion.

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