Android
Android is a popular operating system that can be found powering a number of different mobile and living room devices, including smartphones, tablets, streaming players, smart TVs, projectors and soundbars. Thanks to the availability of the Google Play Store, Android devices also have access to a wide selection of streaming apps and services.
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Gemini’s Arrival On Google TV Players And Smart TVs Is Still Scheduled For This Year
Google has once again confirmed plans to replace the Google Assistant on Google TV players and smart TVs with its newer Gemini assistant, with the updated assistant expected to arrive later this year. While Google previously announced plans to replace Google Assistant with Gemini, the latest confirmation came during the company’s The Android Show: I/O…
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Peacock Adds Can’t Miss Clips And Interactive Games To Mobile App
Peacock is now in the process of rolling out an app update which adds some new features for mobile device users. The Android and iOS app update adds Can’t Miss Clips, Prediction Games, and Mini-Games to the streaming service. While some subscribers may have already seen them in the app, for those that haven’t, Can’t…
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Google Fixes Chromecast ‘Untrusted’ Issue, Rolls Out Google Home App Update For Factory Reset Devices
Last week it became clear that a certification issue was plaguing a number of Chromecast devices, causing them to be identified as ‘untrusted’ devices. Google has confirmed the problem is now fixed. As explained last week, the issue affected Chromecast (2nd gen) and Chromecast Audio devices, not newer Chromecast models including the Chromecast with Google…
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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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An Apple TV Android Mobile App Is Now Available, Albeit With Limited Features
It may have taken its time but an Android version of the Apple TV app is now available to download through the Google Play Store. As the Apple TV app was already available on Android TV/Google TV devices, the latest version unlocks support for Android mobile devices, including smartphone, tablets, and foldables. The good news…
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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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New Vegas Golden Knights Mobile App Provides Access To KnightTime+ And Much More
Vegas Golden Knights has launched a new iOS mobile app today, offering fans another way to access the team’s new KnightTime+ streaming service on their iPhone. The Golden Knights has also confirmed that an Android version of the app is coming soon, offering the same features to Android mobile users. As a reminder, KnightTime+ is…
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You Can Now Stream Vizio’s WatchFree+ On Your Android Phone Or iPhone
Vizio’s free WatchFree+ streaming service is now available to download on mobile devices, removing the need to have access to a Vizio TV.
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LG Details Plans To Roll Out Google Cast Support To Hotel TVs
Initially confirmed earlier this year, LG has provided some additional details on the rolling out of Google Cast support to LG hotel TVs.
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New LiveTVx App Causing Issues On Android TV And Google TV, And Google Is Aware
A new LiveTVx app on select Android TV and Google TV devices is reportedly causing problems, including breaking the live TV experience.
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An Android Apple TV App Might Finally Be In The Works
Apple is reportedly now ready to bring its Apple TV app to Android, filling in a major Apple TV+ device support gap in the process.
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YouTube TV Is Now Rolling Multiview Out To Android Mobile Users
After rolling out to iPhone and iPad users last month, YouTube TV has now started rolling Multiview out to Android mobile users as well.
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Frndly TV Adds A Home Screen To Android Mobile App
Frndly TV has added a Home screen to the Android app, making it easier for subscribers to explore new content, recommendations and more.
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Fubo Android Mobile App Gains Picture-in-Picture And Landscape Modes
Fubo’s Android mobile app is now in the process of receiving a new update which adds support for Picture-in-Picture and Landscape modes.
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Expect Google TV To Become A Little Rounder Early Next Year
Google TV users can expect a rounder interface early next year. Google is making a switch from rectangular app icons to circular app icons.
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New Amazon Fire TV Devices Might Not Run On Android
While Amazon’s Fire TV devices currently run on a forked version of Android, that might not be the case starting from as early as next year.
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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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Android TV Devices Launched On Android 10 Should Now Get Android 14
Following the retiring of Android 13 for TV, most devices that launched on Android TV 10 should now be eligible for an upgrade to Android 14.
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