Google is saying goodbye to its Google Play Movies & TV app as part of a strategic shift to combine its entertainment offerings. The tech company is planning to gradually phase out this app, transitioning Android and iOS users to the Google TV app while also removing the app from platforms such as Roku and many smart TVs.

While Google Play Movies & TV is scheduled to bid its ultimate farewell in January, Google has laid out a roadmap for users to smoothly continue their entertainment journey, ensuring uninterrupted access to their downloaded shows and movies from the app.

What Does Google’s Help Page Say?

As per information on Google’s Android TV Help support page, individuals using a TV or streaming device run by Android TV will notice that starting from January 17, the Shop tab within the YouTube app will become their new destination for buying and renting movies and TV shows. This adjustment further aims to facilitate a smooth transition for users who are familiar with the Google Play Movies & TV interface on Android TV.

Similarly, cable boxes and set-top boxes utilizing Android TV will shift their movie and TV show-watching and renting services to the YouTube app, replacing the functions previously handled by the Google Play Movies & TV app. Similarly, web users will find their entertainment hub transitioning to YouTube as well.

“As a result of these updates, Google Play Movies & TV will no longer be available on Android TV devices or the Google Play website. However, all your previously purchased titles (including ongoing rentals) will remain accessible on Android TV devices, Google TV devices, the Google TV mobile app (for Android and iOS), and YouTube,” as stated on the support page.

Already Begun Redirection

Meanwhile, as reported by 9to5 Google, the company has already initiated the redirection of users to the Shop tab within the YouTube app, ensuring a smooth continuation of their entertainment journey. This move aligns with Google’s dedication to preserving user access to their bought content, ensuring a seamless transition despite platform alterations.

The report indicates that Google’s decision to consolidate its entertainment services within the YouTube platform resonates with a larger pattern observed across the tech and entertainment landscape. Similar strategies can be seen in Apple’s recent update to its TV app, smoothly combining Apple TV+ content with movie and TV show purchases and rentals. This trend reflects the industry-wide emphasis on simplifying user experience and providing more integrated solutions.

OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus12R in the Indian market. These latest flagship smartphones were unveiled at a special event in New Delhi. This introduction coincides with the company’s tenth-anniversary celebration. 

Pete Lau, the founder of OnePlus, expressed enthusiasm about the OnePlus 12, describing it as a comprehensive flagship phone that signifies the brand’s decade-long technological leadership.

Here are the essential details that you need to know about the newly launched smartphone from OnePlus-

1. The Price of the OnePlus 12 starts at Rs 64,999

The price for the base model of the OnePlus 12, featuring 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, begins at Rs 64,999. Meanwhile, the 16GB+512GB variant is available at Rs 69,999. Starting from January 30, the OnePlus 12 will be available for purchase through the OnePlus website, Amazon, and various retail outlets.

2. Color Options of OnePlus 12

The OnePlus 12 smartphone is available in two color variants which include, Flowy Emerald and Silky Black.

3. OnePlus operates on the most recent version of the Android operating system

Out of the box, the OnePlus 12 features OxygenOS 14, built on Android 14 and supports dual SIM functionality.

4. Having a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, the device features Gorilla Glass protection on both front and back panels

The OnePlus 12 features a front-facing punch-hole style notch design. The smartphone showcases a 6.82-inch quad-HD+ (1,440 x 3,168 pixels) LTPO 4.0 AMOLED screen, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and Corning Glass 5 on the back. OnePlus claims that the display achieves a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, with a variable refresh rate ranging from 1Hz to 120Hz. Additionally, the device has dimensions measuring 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15mm and weighs 220g.

5. Powered by the most powerful Android processor available

The OnePlus 12 is equipped with Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, acclaimed as the most powerful Android processor. This System-on-chip (SoC) comes with a maximum of 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

6. The OnePlus 12 features a triple rear camera arrangement, tuned by Hasselblad

The OnePlus 12 smartphone features a Hasselblad-tuned triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary camera with a Sony LYT-808 sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with 114-degree field-of-view, and a 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoon and f/2.6 aperture. Additionally, the phone is equipped with a 32-megapixel selfie camera boasting an f/2.4 aperture.

7. OnePlus 12 is claimed to achieve a full 0 to 100% charge in just26 minutes

The OnePlus 12 is equipped with a 5,400mAh battery which supports rapid charging at 100W through the included SuperVOC charger. Also, the phone possesses 50W wireless charging capabilities and 10W reverse wireless charging. The OnePlus 12 smartphone is claimed to achieve a full 0 to 100% battery charge in only 26 minutes when utilizing the 100W SUPERVOOC wired charger.

8. OnePlus 12 is equipped with a ‘water-proof’ rating

With an IP65 rating for dust and splash resistance, the OnePlus 12 is effectively waterproof.