The HBO GO iOS app is now compatible with Apple's AirPlay technology.
The update means users can wirelessly stream HBO content playing on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to their HDTV using the Apple TV.
Eric Kessler, president and COO of HBO, announced the change at today's "All Things D: Dive into Mobile" conference in California.
"The HBO GO App securely streams content to your HDTV via Apple TV over Wi-Fi," HBO said in a statement. "Cinemax's MAX GO App was also updated with the same capabilities."
The update will work on devices running iOS 6 and above, as well as Apple TV devices with version 5.1.1 or later.
HBO GO provides subscribers with on-the-go access to the premium channel's movies, documentaries, and series on iOS and Android gadgets. But while users can download HBO GO via the App Store for their mobile device, there is currently no standalone HBO GO app for the Apple TV. That could change this year; earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that Apple was in talks with HBO on the licenses necessary to bring the channel's content to Apple TV. Kessler said today that Apple TV support will be added "at some point."
Apple's Airplay made its debut in 2010 with the iOS 4.2 update.
For more, see PCMag's review of HBO GO for iPhone.
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