The Disney Plus streaming service now supports Apple SharePlay, meaning subscribers can sync TV shows and movies to the platform across a host of different Apple devices.
This latest update to the Disney Plus app went into effect on iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS, meaning anyone who watches their iPhones, iPads, or Apple TV 4K streaming devices can benefit from it. However, you will need to run version 15.1 or higher on these operating systems.
The update is a boon for large families or those hoping to connect with friends and relatives virtually over the holidays, as it supports up to 32 simultaneous viewers.
However, each viewer will need to subscribe to Disney Plus separately and obviously own a compatible Apple device. For those outside of the Apple ecosystem, there is still a way to get similar functionality.
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Disney Plus launched its own GroupWatch feature earlier this year, which allows up to seven subscribers (or four profiles on the same account) to watch a title at the same time, and even works on non-Apple products.
The rise of co-viewing has been a fascinating development in the world of streaming TV services. Platforms are increasingly offering their own official features, following a rise in third-party browser plugins that allow users to sync their Netflix accounts and even sidebar messages during streams.
However, not everyone makes up for it. Netflix doesn't yet support Apple SharePlay, though it's arguably the most desirable place to get this kind of functionality. For large virtual gatherings, Disney Plus Christmas movies may have an edge over Netflix Christmas movies.
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