Substack launches its Substack TV app for Apple TV and Google TV in beta for free and paid subscribers, with access matched to their current subscription levels (On Substack)

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Substack has launched a beta TV app for Apple TV and Google TV that brings its subscriber video to larger screens, granting both free and paid users access that mirrors their existing subscription tiers. The app features videos, livestreams, and a “For You” feed with recommended content, and Substack says it will later add audio offerings and additional discovery tools.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Substack launches its Substack TV app for Apple TV and Google TV in beta for free and paid subscribers, with access matched to their current subscription levels (On Substack)
Substack launches its TV app for Apple TV and Google TV in beta. The app offers access matched to current subscription levels. It brings subscriber video to bigger screens for free and paid subscribers.
- TechCrunch·Substack launches a TV app
Substack launches a TV app, expanding into video and livestreaming. This move aims to compete with YouTube and Patreon for creators and viewers. Substack invests heavily in video content.
- Engadget·Substack now has a TV app
Substack has launched a TV app, expanding its reach. The app likely allows users to access Substack content on their TVs. This move may enhance the platform's video offerings.
- The Verge·Substack is launching a TV app, and not everyone is happy
Substack is launching TV apps for Apple TV and Google TV. The apps will feature videos, livestreams, and a "For You" feed with recommended content. Substack plans to add audio content and more discovery features.
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