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Substack Launches TV App Amid Criticism of Video Shift

1/23/2026

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Substack, the newsletter platform, will launch a TV app for Apple TV and Google TV that lets subscribers watch videos and livestreams from creators.
The app will feature a TikTok-like 'For You' feed and will eventually include audio content and enhanced discovery features.
Early reactions show dissatisfaction with the shift to video, with critics urging Substack to prioritize longform writing, despite broader industry moves into TV video.

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Story summary

Substack, the newsletter platform, will launch a TV app for Apple TV and Google TV that lets subscribers watch videos and livestreams from creators.
The app will feature a TikTok-like 'For You' feed and will eventually include audio content and enhanced discovery features.
Early reactions show dissatisfaction with the shift to video, with critics urging Substack to prioritize longform writing, despite broader industry moves into TV video.