Cord cutters are a very dominate market share these days and the like of Hulu, Netflix and other streaming services are gobbling up the benefits of those who have killed off traditional cable and satellite services. The big network subscription channels, like HBO and SHOWTIME are finally starting to get the idea and getting in-line with offering up streaming abilities. Sure, many of them have offered the function for years, but you always needed a subscription to their channels via a supported cable or satellite provider in order to access them on your phone or tablet. Now we are starting to see the dawn of a new era where these major players are going to offer stand-alone apps with subscription offers that are separate from the cable and satellite guys. SHOWTIME has just announced that they will be following suite shortly with a stand-alone service called SHOWTIME. Blatantly obvious, but smart to not confuse the branding with more words.
The downside for Android users is that the first release will carry an Apple device exclusive with it. I know many Android users out there sport more than just Android phones, tablets and Android TV though. So those of you that rock dual ecosystems will be excited about the news. For those that only sport Android running products, we are out of luck. That doesn’t mean it will be that way forever though. We know HBO Now started off as an Apple exclusive as well and Google announced that the service was coming to Android soon. The HBO Now website also lists ANdroid and Chromecast support coming soon. I don’t mind letting Apple users test out the service and drop the cash to show these guys that it is worth doing. It will, hopefully, give them time to solve any issues and adjust pricing structures if needed.
Source: SHOWTIME Via Android Police
