Roku’s streaming boxes can now watch movies and TV shows from Google Play

Roku owners can now rent, purchase, and watch videos from Google Play. Both movies and TV shows are available, marking a rather unprecedented step for Google. Until now, the company has reserved the best video experience for Android and Chromecast users. Sure, there’s a Google Play Movies & TV app for iOS, but you can only view content that’s already been purchased or rented on Apple devices — there’s no way to search for or watch something on the spot. Roku users are getting a much better experience: they’re able to instantly play anything in Google Play’s video catalog. Google’s even brought over its Google Play info cards to Roku, offering helpful cast and crew details whenever you pause a movie.

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