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Android

Android is a popular operating system powering a number of different mobile and living room devices, including smartphones, tablets, streaming players, smart TVs, projectors and soundbars. With access to the Google Play Store, Android devices are compatible with a very wide selection of streaming apps and services.

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New Amazon Fire TV Devices Might Not Run On Android
John Finn
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November 9, 2023
While Amazon’s Fire TV devices currently run on a forked version of Android, that might not be the case starting from as…
Garbage, RIP HBO: Some Max Users Are Hating New Android and Google TV Apps
John Finn
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June 6, 2023
Many people have already taken to the Play Store to highlight their disappointment in the new Max Android and Google TV apps.
Still Using Google’s First Chromecast? It’s Probably Time To Upgrade
John Finn
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May 31, 2023
Google has now officially ended support for the original Chromecast model, marking the beginning of the end for the streaming player.
Watching Apple TV+ On Android Is Difficult, But Not Impossible
John Finn
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October 7, 2022
Apple TV Plus is a good streaming service, and using Android doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the latest Apple…
Chromecast with Google TV (HD) Drops Down To Just $20
John Finn
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October 3, 2022
While the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) was already worth buying, it’s an even better purchase with an additional $10 off the…
Philo Outage Caused Playback Issues For Fire TV & Android Users
John Finn
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March 2, 2022
Philo encountered a technical problem today which resulted in playback issues for some subscribers using Fire TV and Android devices.
fuboTV Supports Samsung’s Flex Mode for Foldable Phones
John Finn
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August 21, 2021
Any fuboTV subscribers using one of Samsung’s foldable Galaxy phones can take advantage of Flex Mode to watch live TV and on…
Google TV Android App Gains YouTube TV, fuboTV & Philo Recommendations
John Finn
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July 27, 2021
Google TV on Android phones is receiving an update that improves recommendations by adding YouTube TV, fuboTV and Philo as content sources.
Android 11 on Android TV Improves Gaming, Performance & Privacy
John Finn
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September 22, 2020
Android 11 might still be some time from arriving, but Google is now detailing some of the main features.
PBS Local Live TV Now Streaming on Android, Apple & Roku Devices
John Finn
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September 8, 2020
As long as a local station and device is supported, you can now stream PBS for free.
Peacock: Here’s the Android Mobile & Android TV Download Link
John Finn
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July 15, 2020
If you’re having trouble downloading Peacock TV on Android mobile or Android TV, here’s the direct download link for the app.
Android TV: How to Download & Install Android 11 Developer Preview
John Finn
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June 25, 2020
The Android 11 developer preview for Android TV is now available, so long as you have the right device.
Quibi AirPlay Support Arrives as Chromecast Users Continue to Wait [Update: Chromecast Support Added]
John Finn
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May 26, 2020
Quibi is now finally adding AirPlay support for iPhone users with the expectation Chromecast support will come next month.
Netflix Screen Lock Protects Your Android Phone from Your Taps
John Finn
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April 20, 2020
If you’ve wanted Netflix to add a screen lock so you would stop interrupting your own binge, it’s now there.
Android TV Missing from Android 11 Release, but All Is Not Lost
John Finn
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February 19, 2020
Although excluded from Google’s developer preview, Android TV devices might still get Android 11 update sooner than expected.
Google’s Android TV Player for Developers Is Now Available to Buy
John Finn
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January 30, 2020
While the Google ADT-3 Android TV player is now available to buy, you should probably skip this one.
Xiaomi Mi Box S Finally Gets Stable Android 9 Pie Update
John Finn
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January 9, 2020
It’s been a long time coming but the Mi Box S Pie upgrade is finally here.
Android TV Getting a New Streaming Player and Android 10
John Finn
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December 10, 2019
Android TV is getting a new developer-focused streaming device soon, along with an update to Android 10. Android TV is Google’s streaming…

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