Updates
The major streaming operating systems, including Android TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Roku and tvOS receive routine updates, including new features and improvements.
tvOS 18 Is Now Available, Unlocking Access To InSight And More On Apple TV
tvOS 18 brings with it a number of upgrades and improvements for Apple TV, including the introduction of Apple’s new InSight feature.
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Philo Now Has A New Logo (And Subscribers Now Have New Avatars)
Philo has updated its logo and branding with a new look and feel. The app also now has some fresh avatars for you to choose from as well.
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Max Is Now Better At Recommending (And Not Recommending) Content
Max is getting smarter. Not only is it better at suggestion videos to watch, but it can also now suggest entire categories tailored to you.
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DirecTV’s Upgraded User Interface Begins Rolling Out To Satellite Customers
DirecTV has started rolling out an upgraded user interface for satellite customers, bringing the experience more in line with DirecTV Stream.
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Be Prepared, The New Netflix TV UI Is Not Great (Yet)
Netflix is in the process of rolling out a new TV homepage. If you haven’t got it yet, you soon will, and be prepared – it’s not great.
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New Google TV Shortcut Makes It Easy To Learn About New Features
Google TV has added a new shortcut to the main Settings menu to make it easier to find information on all of the latest features.
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DirecTV Stream Preparing To Roll Out Multiple Profiles Support
Profile support will improve the user experience in homes where multiple people are sharing the same DirecTV Stream account.
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tvOS 17.5.1 Rolls Out With Fix For Reappearing Deleted Photos
Apple has rolled out a tvOS 17.5.1 update to Apple TV players to address a ‘rare issue’ where photos could reappear after they were deleted
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Roku OS 13 Rolling Out Soon, Adding Backdrops, Roku Smart Picture And Other Upgrades
Roku has confirmed that its next major platform upgrade (Roku OS 13) will roll out to all supported devices in the U.S. in the coming months.
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DirecTV Upgrading Gemini Interface With A ‘Your TV’ Tailored Experience
Non-satellite DirecTV customers using a Gemini device will get an update soon that replaces What’s on Now with a new Your TV experience.
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Philo Is Rolling Out A New Home Screen Design
Philo is rolling out a new Home screen design. The updated Home screen now places a much greater focus on featured programming.
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Sling TV Launches New ‘Auto Record’ Feature So You Never Miss A Game
Sling TV has launched a new ‘Auto Record’ feature that’s designed to ensure subscribers never miss a game from their favorite sports leagues.
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Sling TV Is Updating Its Apps And Website With A New Logo
Sling TV subscribers can expect to see a new logo after updating the apps on their devices. The new logo comes with a greater emphasis on TV.
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YouTube TV Is Making It Easier To View Stats And Key Plays While Watching A Game
YouTube is introducing a new way to view and access additional features. In YouTube TV’s case, that means key plays, stats, scores, and more.
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Google TV Upgrades ‘Your Apps’ Row With Circular Icons, Easier Reordering And More
Google TV is now in the process of rolling out a few changes to the Home screen in an attempt to offer a “sleeker, more streamlined look.”
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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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Chromecast with Google TV 4K Update Adds Fast Pair Support
Google confirmed Fast Pair was coming to the Chromecast with Google TV 4K and it looks like that support is now rolling out via a new update.
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YouTube TV ‘Last Channel Shortcut’ Has Now Rolled Out To All Subscribers
YouTube TV has now rolled out a last channel shortcut to all subscribers, making it easy to quickly jump back to the last channel watched.
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Vizio WatchFree+ Gets New Information Screen With Option To Favorite Channels, Enable Closed Captions And More
WatchFree+ has received a new information screen with more options, including the ability to favorite channels and enable closed captions.
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Philo Rolling Out Fix For Crazy Fast Fast-Forwarding Issue
If you subscribe to Philo and noticed fast forward has been crazy fast recently, it’s a bug, and Philo is rolling out a fix for the problem.
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