Apple TV+ Renamed: What You Need to Know

Apple TV+ is making a subtle change and rebranding to Apple TV with a fresh new look. The streaming service has been known as Apple TV+ since its launch in November 2019, offering a small but growing library of movies and series. Popular shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, and recent Emmy Award winner The Studio can be found on Apple TV, which costs $12.99 per month. The plus at the end of its name was originally meant to distinguish the service from Apple’s Apple TV hardware, but now it’s simply Apple TV.

If you’re wondering if this change might cause confusion between Apple TV the physical device and Apple TV the streaming service, don’t worry too much. Customers typically use one to access the other, so the connection is clear in their minds regardless of the names. You can access the Apple TV service on various devices like computers, phones, and tablets through an app conveniently called “Apple TV.”

F1, Apple’s big racing blockbuster starring Brad Pitt, will start streaming on Apple TV on December 12. This movie, about an aging race car driver attempting a comeback in Formula One, was Apple’s biggest theatrical hit, bringing in over $628 million worldwide. While you may still see the old Apple TV+ name on some devices for now, the rebranding to Apple TV is on its way.