YouTube, by extension Google, today announced a new streaming service that will offer customers channels from a variety of broadcast and cable networks. For now, we'll have to wait for the service, which will cost $35 a month.
The new service is called YouTube TV and is primarily aimed at mobile users. Since its launch, YouTube is hoping to attract new subscribers who will watch their favorite shows and movies on iPhoneand iPads. However, the service will also be available on other devices such as laptops, televisions or Google Chromecast. After entering your routing number on the YouTube TV website, you will be notified when the service launches in your area.
YouTube management said that the basic package of YouTube TV will contain around three dozen channels. It also includes access to FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC, and subscribers will also have access to networks like EXPN, Bravo, and Fox News. At $35 a month, YouTube TV wants to compete with services like Sling, DirecTV Now, Sony Vue or Hulu. Unlike the named providers, it will not offer programs produced by TNT, MTV, Comedy Central, CNN or AMC.
But YouTube TV will also offer features you won't find on its competitors, such as DVR access. cloudus with unlimited storage, from which shows will be automatically deleted after nine months. The basic package will be available for up to six accounts and, according to YouTube, the recommendation system will be powered by Google's artificial intelligence. A separate application for YouTube TV should also be released this spring.
Source: CultOfMac
