Amazon today announced that a native Prime Video macOS app has been released on the Mac App Store. The new application offers the entire catalog of Amazon Prime Video content, including support for offline viewing, purchases, and more.
The Amazon Prime Video app for macOS includes all the features you'd expect from a modern video streaming app on Mac, including native picture-in-picture and AirPlay support. In addition, Amazon Prime Video for Mac also allows in-app purchases and movie and TV show rentals. This means you can complete these transactions directly in the Prime Video app, without having to switch to Safari.
Amazon Prime Video for macOS requires Big Sur or higher
As with Apple TV and iOS, Amazon Prime Video for macOS allows users to complete purchases using their Amazon payment method if they have a card on file. Alternatively, purchases can also be made using Apple's in-app purchasing system. Other features of Amazon Prime Video for macOS include support for Amazon's live sports offering. The app can also be synced with Amazon Prime Video apps on other platforms, so you can run it on different devices. Amazon Prime Video for macOS is now available on the Mac App Store available as a free download. It is supported on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs with macOS Big Sur or later. (Photo by ApisornJr / Bigstockphoto)
