DirecTV Now is gaining some features likely essential to subscribers to the streaming video service: a cloud DVR and a third video stream.

AT&T's streaming service (starts at $35 monthly; you can get a free 7-day trial at directvnow.com), launched in November 2016, had been testing a free cloud-based virtual digital video recorder that saves 20 hours of programming with some subscribers.

Now all of its subscribers will begin getting the feature, the service says on its website. However, initially it's only available on Apple devices (using iOS 10 and higher) including Apple TV, and Chromecast devices and TVs, as well as Google Chrome and Safari browsers.

The update is coming soon to additional Android OS and Chromecast devices, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku devices.

Also now available: a third simultaneous video stream (so three people can view different programming on one account) for $5 additionally each month.