Google's YouTube TV app for Xbox One spotted in the Windows Store

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A few days ago Google announced that it was expanding the availability of YouTube TV app to big screen devices.

YouTube TV normally allows consumers in the US to stream live sports, local and national news on their phone, tablet and PCs. On the 30th October Google announced the new YouTube TV app built for TV devices Xbox One family of devices (Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X).

The app offers background playback and lets users easily pick up where they left off on another device.

Now Aggiornamentilumia.it has spotted the app in the store where is promises the following features:

  • Cable-free live TV. No cable box required.
  • Watch major broadcast and cable networks, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, AMC and more, including your local sports & news channels.
  • Watch on all your devices, including the big screen with Google Chromecast or Apple Airplay.
  • Watch on-the-go with your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
  • Cloud DVR without DVR storage space limits. Each recording will be stored for 9 months.
  • 6 YouTube TV accounts per household. Everyone gets their own login, recommendations and DVR.
  • No commitment, no contracts; cancel anytime.
  • Start your free-trial today.

The following channels are available in YouTube TV:

  • BROADCAST
    ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, NBC
  • SPORTS
    Big Ten Network , CBS Sports Network, Comcast RSN (regional), ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox RSN (regional), FS1, FS2, Golf Channel, NBCSN, NESN, SEC Network, Tennis Channel, YES Network
  • ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE
    AMC, BBC America, Bravo, Chiller, E!, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, IFC, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, Oxygen, SundanceTV, SyFy, Universal HD, USA, YouTube Red Originals, WE tv
  • NEWS
    BBC World News, CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, MSNBC, Newsy
  • KIDS
    Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Universal Kids
  • SPANISH LANGUAGE
    Universo, Telemundo

YouTube TV is now available in top 50 metro areas in the U.S:

Albuquerque
Atlanta
Austin
Baltimore
Birmingham
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Dallas
Denver
Grand Rapids
Greensboro
Greenville
Harrisburg
Hartford
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Nashville
New York City
Norfolk
Oklahoma City
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Raleigh
Sacramento
Salt Lake City
San Antonio
San Diego
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle
St. Louis
Tampa
Washington D.C.
West Palm Beach

For more info, please see tv.youtube.com/tv/availability

This app should be available for download from Xbox Store in the coming days but can be seen in the Windows Store here.

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