New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Apple TV showing up on Android earlier this year was a welcome change, but the app still lacked one everyday feature Android users rely on. You could open a show, hit play, and then hit a wall when it came to getting it onto the big screen. Without Google Cast, there was no quick way to stream to a Chromecast or Google TV, which made the experience feel behind the curve for Android.

That gap is now closed. Apple TV app version 2.2 adds Google Cast support, and the change is simple. A Cast button appears in the top right during playback. Tap it, choose a Chromecast, Google TV, or Android TV device, and the video moves to the TV while your phone becomes the remote. Once casting begins, the app switches to a mini playe...