Google and Apple are getting together for the New Year. The new Chromecast with Google TV will add the Apple TV app in early 2021, with other Android TV devices to follow.

Once the app is available, Chromecast with Google TV users will be able to view original Apple TV Plus content and the library of movies and TV shows purchased on iTunes. They can also access streaming services through Apple TV Channels.

As Google stated in its announcement, "This makes Chromecast with Google TV one of the only streaming devices with access to all major video services."

Chromecast with Google TV launched in late September with a new hardware design and remote control; the new interface, an upgrade to the Android TV OS, featured a centralized viewing list and better search across streaming services. It featured.

Starting "early next year," it will include Apple TV content such as the original series "Ted Russo" (one of the best shows of the year) and movies such as "Greyhound" starring Tom Hanks. It will also be integrated into Google TV's recommendations, which will be personalized based on the user's interests.

The Apple TV app will stream up to 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Atmos, but it is unclear if the playback can be controlled using Google Assistant within the app. The company also did not say whether the Apple TV app will be available for Android phones and tablets.

The move suggests a further thawing of the freeze between Google and Apple. Recently, the two companies worked together to make Apple Music play on Google Nest speakers.