Android TV
Android TV is Google’s TV-optimized platform. Unlike other TV platforms, Android TV is used by a wide variety of brands and device-makers, including AirTV, DirecTV, Hisense, Nvidia, Sharp, Sony, TCl, and Xiaomi, among others. This also means Android TV can be found powering a wide variety of device, including smart TVs, streaming players, projectors and soundbars.
Chromecast with Google TV Now Receiving Its Android 14 Upgrade
The Android 14 update is now in the process of rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. As a reminder, Google opted to skip Android 13, so this upgrade sees the operating system jumping straight from Android 12 to Android 14. The update is rolling out as UTTC.241218.004 and weighs in at 809 MB,…
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The Sonos Streaming Player Is No More After Company Cancels Project
Those hoping Sonos would release a streaming player are in for bad news. The company has now shelved the idea and no longer plans to release a streaming video device. Development of the Sonos streaming player was understood to have been well underway, even close to a launch. In fact, a report from last month…
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Telegram Users Can Now Cast Videos From Android App To Chromecast Devices
Telegram has added a bunch of new features and supports to its Android app in a bid to improve the user experience. For those with a Chromecast device, the latest batch of upgrades includes the ability to cast videos directly from the Android app. While not a massive upgrade for all users, Chromecast support will…
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Nvidia Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 Rolling Out To Shield TV Players
The Shield Experience Upgrade 9.2 upgrade is now in the process of rolling out to the Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro Android TV players. The update brings with it a wealth of enhancements and bug fixes. Notably, the update improves support for AURO-3D devices by unlocking full support for playback of high-resolution immersive…
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A Sonos Streaming Player Could Be Coming Soon, And Could Cost Up To $400
Sonos is reportedly working on a new steaming player and it looks like it could be an expensive one, with the price rumored to be between $200 and $400. This is according to a new report by The Verge, which provides some additional details on what consumers can expect from this new streaming box. Although…
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Latest YouTube App Update Fixes Crashing Issue On Android TV
One day after rolling out an update that broke the YouTube app on Android TV and Google TV, another update has rolled out to fix the issue.
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X TV App Now Available (In Beta) On Android TV, Fire TV And LG TVs
With the X TV app now available, X users can now watch videos from their favorite accounts on the largest screen in their home.
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The YouTube App On Android TV Is Completely Broken Right Now
If you’ve opened up the YouTube app on an Android TV device today and found it isn’t working, you’re not alone. The app is broken right now.
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Google TV And Android TV Users Losing Ability To Purchase TV Shows From Google TV
Google is making changes to the way TV shows are purchased on Android TV and Google TV. The changes also affect the Google TV mobile app.
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A New AI-Powered Free Live TV App Is Coming To Google TV
Details on ‘Live TVx’ are a little limited at the moment, but it looks like a new AI-powered free live TV streaming app is coming to Google TV.
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Vantiva Has Sold 22 Million Android TV Set-Top Boxes Over The Years
Vantiva has sold 22 million Android TV set-top boxes since 2015. At the end of 2023, the company reportedly held a 25% market share.
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Google TV Adds 8 New Channels From CBC, FilmRise And Scripps Networks
Eight new channels have been added to Google TV, taking the total number of free Google TV channels available to users in the U.S. up to 124.
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New Frndly TV Home Screen Rolling Out On Android TV, Apple TV And Vizio TVs
Frndly TV’s new Home screen makes it easier for subscribers to explore new content, access recordings and get personalized recommendations.
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Google Adds ‘Quick Access’ Row To Android TV Home Screen
Google is adding a ‘Quick Access’ row to the Android TV Home screen. The new feature is designed to make content discovery quicker and easier.
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Android TV Gets A ‘Free TV Channels’ Home Screen Shortcut
Android TV devices are getting a new Free TV Channels app shortcut, offering users another way to access FAST channels from the Home screen.
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Dish’s Evolve M1 Is A New Android TV-Based Set-Back Box For Hotels
Dish’s new Evolve M1 SBB utilizes OnStream and is designed to provide hotels and guests with an enhanced in-room entertainment experience.
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Fubo Rolling Out More Guide, My Stuff And Video Improvements On Fire TV And Android TV
A new update for Fubo’s Fire TV and Android TV (including Google TV) apps contains improvements for the Guide, My Stuff and video playback.
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Fubo Adds Ability To Go Back To Previous Channel On Android TV, Google TV
The latest update to the Android TV and Google TV app allows Fubo subscribers to navigate back to the previous channel using the back button.
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Latest Fubo Android TV / Google TV App Update Addresses New UI Issues
Fubo is now rolling out a new app update to Android TV and Google TV devices that’s designed to address a number of issues with the new UI.
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Original Mi Box S Gets Upgraded To Android TV 12
Owners of Xiaomi’s original Mi Box S might have noticed that a new, and major, update has rolled out to their device over the past few days.
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