Google takes aim at the living room with Android TV in battle with Amazon and Apple
10 years, 11 months ago

Google takes aim at the living room with Android TV in battle with Amazon and Apple

Daily Mail  

Google takes aim at the living room with Android TV in battle with Amazon and Apple Leaked screenshots show firm's second attempt at a set top box Experts warn system could confuse consumers if sold alongside $30 Chromecast dongle already on sale Google is working on a version of its Android software for televisioons, leaked screenshots have revealed. Google's Play Store already has deals with all of the major studios in place THE CONTENT WARS Yahoo and Microsoft have both revealed plans to create their own TV shows in the ever-expanding battle for the living room. Experts say the company could still face problems by confusing customer who have already bought its Chromecast TV dongle, a $30 device that allows selected apps to show video on a TV. 'Android TV by the look of things is what Google TV should have been first time around, however is still likely to be met with confusion by customers already trying to understand Google Chromecast,' Stuart Miles of gadget website Pocket Lint told MailOnline.

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Apple TV+ content now available natively for Android phones and tablets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple TV+ content now available natively for Android phones and tablets

India Today  

After nearly five years since its launch, Apple has finally made its Apple TV+ streaming service accessible to Android users. Previously, Android phone and tablet users had to rely on workarounds like web browsers or third-party streaming platforms to watch Apple TV+ content. But now, with the Apple TV app, available on the Google Play Store, Android users on phones …

I swapped my TV for BLACK+DECKER’s A Series 65-inch model – here’s how it stacks up
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I swapped my TV for BLACK+DECKER’s A Series 65-inch model – here’s how it stacks up

Live Mint  

BLACK+DECKER is a worldwide brand known specifically for its quality power tools. BLACK+DECKER A series TV: Specifications Specifications Display 4K UHD, VA Panel, HDR10+HLG, Dolby Vision, VRR 120Hz, MEMC Audio 36W speakers, Dolby Atmos OS and features: Google TV, Google Assistant, AI Picture Optimisation, Google Cast Performance 2GB RAM, 16GB Storage Connectivity Dual Band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, 3x HDMI 2.1, …

Amazon TV sale! Bumper offers of up to 74% off on popular models from brands like TCL, Samsung, Sony and more
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Amazon TV sale! Bumper offers of up to 74% off on popular models from brands like TCL, Samsung, Sony and more

Live Mint  

The Amazon TV Sale is here, bringing incredible savings of up to 74% on some of the most sought-after television models. Specifications Resolution 4K Ultra HD | Refresh Rate: 60 Hertz Connectivity 3 HDMI Ports | 2 USB Ports | Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Headphone Output Sound 30W Dolby Audio MS12Y Smart Features Google TV | 2GB RAM …

Last day of Amazon end of year deals on TVs: Hurry and get over 70% off on best TVs from top brands like Samsung, LG
3 months ago

Last day of Amazon end of year deals on TVs: Hurry and get over 70% off on best TVs from top brands like Samsung, LG

Live Mint  

Our Picks Best overall product Best under <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30,000 Best value for money Best under <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25,000 FAQs Don’t miss the last day of Amazon’s end of year deals on TVs, offering discounts of up to 70% on top brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, and more. Specifications of TCL 55-inch TV Specifications Screen Size 55 inches Resolution 4K Ultra HD …

Amazon smart TV sale ends on Dec 31! Grab up to 65% off on top-selling models
3 months ago

Amazon smart TV sale ends on Dec 31! Grab up to 65% off on top-selling models

Live Mint  

The Amazon Smart TV Sale is here, offering discounts of up to 65% on some of the top-selling models. Specifications of TOSHIBA 50C450ME: Resolution: 4K Ultra HD, QLED Refresh Rate: 60Hz, HDR Game Mode with ALLM VRR Supported Connectivity: 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Ethernet Sound: 24W Output, Dolby Atmos, Dolby MS12 Sound Processing Smart …

Jingle deals on Smart TVs: Get over 70% off on TVs from top brands with Amazon’s special Christmas store
3 months, 1 week ago

Jingle deals on Smart TVs: Get over 70% off on TVs from top brands with Amazon’s special Christmas store

Live Mint  

This Christmas, Amazon’s special store is offering jingle deals on Smart TVs with discounts of up to 70% on top brands. Specifications of LG 43 inches 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV Specifications Display 43-inch 4K Ultra HD LED panel Smart Features webOS, voice control via Google Assistant and Alexa Connectivity 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 …

Google TV Streamer review: The nail in the coffin for Chromecast?
6 months, 1 week ago

Google TV Streamer review: The nail in the coffin for Chromecast?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Google TV Streamer is a low-profile streaming box designed to replace the …

Google Does It Again, Chromecast Killed After 11 Years: What Happens To Your Device?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Google Does It Again, Chromecast Killed After 11 Years: What Happens To Your Device?

News 18  

Google has a long history of killing products out of the blue and the Chromecast is the latest to join this dubious list. That’s right, the company has announced that after 11 years and over 100 million devices sold across the globe, the production of Chromecast is coming to an end. Google assures that existing Chromecast support remains but knowing …

Apple's ‘job listing’ has a clue: It may be working on TV app for android phones
10 months ago

Apple's ‘job listing’ has a clue: It may be working on TV app for android phones

Hindustan Times  

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior engineer to help build a television and sports app for Android, a sign the company is finally bringing its TV service to the rival smartphone platform. Apple has long sought to put TV on as many platforms as possible and already offers apps for smart TVs, Roku, Amazon streaming devices and game consoles — …

The 6 best Sony 55-inch TVs with Google TV to buy in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

The 6 best Sony 55-inch TVs with Google TV to buy in 2024

Live Mint  

When it comes to high-quality TVs, Sony is a brand that stands out. With a range of 55-inch smart TVs featuring Google TV, Sony offers a combination of stunning picture quality, immersive sound, and smart features. The Sony Bravia 55 inch Google TV offers stunning 4K HDR picture quality, immersive sound, and a range of smart features. The Sony Bravia …

For a large screen TV, the Aiwa QLED Google TV 65 returns tremendous value
1 year, 3 months ago

For a large screen TV, the Aiwa QLED Google TV 65 returns tremendous value

Hindustan Times  

This is a brand that evokes childhood memories. From the off, with HD or Ultra HD content, the Aiwa QLED Google TV 65 begins to show its prowess. That’s not easily managed, without compromising colour separation and richness, something the Aiwa QLED Google TV 65 manages surprisingly well. The way it is, particularly with the table-top installation, the Aiwa QLED …

Google Play Movies & TV discontinues after this date: Key things to remember
1 year, 3 months ago

Google Play Movies & TV discontinues after this date: Key things to remember

India TV News  

Google News: Google is making some changes to where you watch your movies and TV shows. The tech giant has decided to stop offering Google Play Movies & TV on Android TV devices and the Google Play website. But don't worry, if you've bought movies or have active rentals, you can still watch them on Android TV, Google TV, the …

Google Android TV get new Shop tab: Know how it works
1 year, 9 months ago

Google Android TV get new Shop tab: Know how it works

India TV News  

Google Android TV get new Shop tab: Know how it works Google is introducing a Shop tab on Android TV devices, starting in the United States and later expanding globally. Google has recently introduced a new Shop tab on Android TV devices, which will enable users to explore and purchase movies directly on their televisions. To start watching instantly, users …

Chromecast with Google TV review: Make your dumb TV smart
2 years, 7 months ago

Chromecast with Google TV review: Make your dumb TV smart

Live Mint  

Would you like to do more with your television? The Chromecast with Google TV is a standalone device with a Bluetooth-enabled remote control and is powered by Google Assistant. Google TV By incorporating Google TV, one doesn’t have to rely on their phone, tablet or computer anymore in order to access all the apps, stream content, converse with Google Assistant …

Google TV app is now available on App Store
2 years, 9 months ago

Google TV app is now available on App Store

India TV News  

Google TV app, which aggregates content recommendations from streaming services and lets users create a universal watchlist of their favourites, is now available on iOS. The tech giant said that it will replace the previous Google Play Movies and TV app in the App Store, so if users have already got that installed, they should be able to update it …

Google Finally Brings Android 13 Beta To Android TV: What It Offers
2 years, 10 months ago

Google Finally Brings Android 13 Beta To Android TV: What It Offers

News 18  

Android 13 is slowly making its way to smartphones and even tablets to some extent, but very little is known about the platform for smart TVs. The beta version of Android 13 shows us the fresh interface for the smart TVs and streaming devices that run the Android TV platform. Google is expected to tweak the features for smart TV …

Best Android TV box 2021: Streaming devices and sticks for Netflix and more
3 years, 4 months ago

Best Android TV box 2021: Streaming devices and sticks for Netflix and more

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a world of cables and satellites bringing you …

Android TV gets new features including Immersive Detail Pages, improved Watchlist, Tune recommendations, and more
3 years, 8 months ago

Android TV gets new features including Immersive Detail Pages, improved Watchlist, Tune recommendations, and more

Firstpost  

Google TV is adding a tab called ‘Immersive Detail Pages’ to Android TV, which will have the trailers playing on the home screen when you access specific content. Amir F, Google’s Android TV community manager shared a post on the new features of Android TV that are set to make the users’ experience “more immersive and helpful than ever”. You …

Apple TV app is now available on Google Play Store for Android TV devices
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple TV app is now available on Google Play Store for Android TV devices

Firstpost  

The Apple TV app has also been rolled out for Nvidia Shield streaming devices. Apple has confirmed that the Apple TV app is now available on Android TV devices. — Apple TV June 1, 2021 According to a report by 9to5Google, Google has also confirmed that the Apple TV app is now available for Android TV OS devices. The Apple …

Apple TV Is Now Available on All Devices That Support Android TV
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple TV Is Now Available on All Devices That Support Android TV

News 18  

Apple TV is now available on all modern Android TV devices. This comes after Google?s promise earlier this year that Apple TV will roll out to more devices running on Android. Google told 9to5Google that starting Tuesday, the Apple TV app is avaialable for the whole?Android TV OS ecosystem.? The list of devices that will now support Apple TV includes …

Google Will Have 80 Million Android TV And Google TV Remotes Out There, And You’ll Be Holding One
3 years, 10 months ago

Google Will Have 80 Million Android TV And Google TV Remotes Out There, And You’ll Be Holding One

News 18  

Google has a solution for you misplacing the TV remote. There will soon be a TV remote built into Android on your phones, which will let you control any device that runs the Android TV or Google TV smart TV platforms. Google says this functionality will be available for more than 80 million Android TV or Google TV devices and …

Amazon Music App Now Available on Google TV and Android TV
4 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Music App Now Available on Google TV and Android TV

News 18  

Amazon Music is one of the most popular music app in today?s time. The Amazon Music app has been added shortly after Google TV added the Apple TV app that brought Apple TV?s original movies and TV shows to Google TV. With this addition, Amazon Music subscribers will be able to access the app on Google Chromecast with Google TV …

LG's WebOS for TV Will Soon Come to Third Party Devices, Can It Take On Android TV & Fire TV?
4 years, 1 month ago

LG's WebOS for TV Will Soon Come to Third Party Devices, Can It Take On Android TV & Fire TV?

News 18  

LG has announced that its proprietary operating system, WebOS for LG smart TV models will expand to other platforms soon. In a blog post, the company says that its decision to expand WebOS has the “potential to reshape the TV business” for both technology and content providers while significantly growing “LG’s presence and prominence” in the market. LG adds that …

Google Rolling Out Google TV-Like Interface on Android TV: Here's What's Changed
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Rolling Out Google TV-Like Interface on Android TV: Here's What's Changed

News 18  

Google is rolling an update for the Android TV that brings a new user interface akin to the UI on the Google Chromecast with Google TV. The new Android TV interface has three new tabs at the top of the screen while the main Home tab has ‘favourite apps’ shortcut that looks similar to favourite app bar on the Google …

Apple TV is coming to Google TV, Android TV devices soon
4 years, 3 months ago

Apple TV is coming to Google TV, Android TV devices soon

India Today  

Apple TV app became available on several platforms right after the Apple TV Plus streaming service was launched. The Apple TV app will work on Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV similar to how it does on other platforms, such as Amazon’s Fire TV Stick and Samsung’s smart televisions. The content of Apple TV+ streaming service will also be …

Google TV & Android TV, It is All About To Get Pretty Complicated But That’s Cool For The New Chromecast
4 years, 6 months ago

Google TV & Android TV, It is All About To Get Pretty Complicated But That’s Cool For The New Chromecast

News 18  

It has been 7 years of a rather interesting existence for the Google Chromecast, in its various iterations. You may be wondering why Google needs a new Google TV platform when it already has the very capable Android TV running on smart TVs made by multiple brands as well as media players? The Google TV platform does give the new …

Google TV launched: Here is everything about it
4 years, 6 months ago

Google TV launched: Here is everything about it

India Today  

Google TV was launched during Google's launch event along with the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and a Nest smart speaker. Google TV primarily combines streaming services, such as Netflix, Disney+, Netflix, or Amazon Prime Video into a common streamlined user-interface. The all-new Google TV will enable all your movies, shows, live TV, and more from across apps and subscriptions …

Google unveils latest Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service
4 years, 6 months ago

Google unveils latest Pixel phone, rolls out new TV service

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Google will try to make …

Google Duo will soon allow users to place video calls on Android TVs
4 years, 7 months ago

Google Duo will soon allow users to place video calls on Android TVs

Firstpost  

In case your TV set does not come with an in-built camera, Duo will work by plugging in a USB camera. TJ Varghese, Group Product Manager of Google Meet hardware wrote in a company blog on Thursday that Google Duo will be rolling out as beta in the “upcoming weeks” on Android TVs. Calling 2020 the year of video calls, …

Video Calls Will Be Even More Fun As Google Duo App For Android TV Is Incoming
4 years, 7 months ago

Video Calls Will Be Even More Fun As Google Duo App For Android TV Is Incoming

News 18  

Video calls are a very important part of our lives, and a lot of that has to do with the times we live in. Now, video calls if you are using Google Duo are set to become a lot cooler, if you have a smart TV running the Android TV software, that is. This means you will no longer be …

Android TV to get Google Play Instant, Play Story emulator, other enhancements in latest update
4 years, 7 months ago

Android TV to get Google Play Instant, Play Story emulator, other enhancements in latest update

Firstpost  

One of the most futuristic features to be rolled in is auto Low-Latency mode for gaming, which will be an Android 11 exclusive. Google gave out several new tools like Google Play Instant, the Play Store in the emulator, PIN code purchases, Gboard TV, auto low latency mode, and lean back library improvements to the Android TV developers in an …

Android TV Is Getting Some Cool New Features, And You Might Want To Buy A Smart TV Now
4 years, 7 months ago

Android TV Is Getting Some Cool New Features, And You Might Want To Buy A Smart TV Now

News 18  

Google is giving Android TV its biggest update in years with a plethora of new features set to roll out for smart TVs, gaming consoles and set top boxes running Android TV. This comes at a time when more and more TV makers globally are turning to Google’s Android TV as the versatile solution for their new line-up of smart …

Google Chromecast 4 will have a remote, in deep competition with Amazon Fire TV Stick
5 years ago

Google Chromecast 4 will have a remote, in deep competition with Amazon Fire TV Stick

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The Amazon Fire TV Stick was winning the battle of the streaming devices with Chromecast till now, and the most defining difference was that it offered a remote and Alexa assist. Now Google is getting ready to release its second generation Chromecast Ultra featuring Android TV this year, 9to5Google reported. Likely to look similar to the Chromecast 3 which …

YouTube returns to Fire TV, Amazon Prime video back on Chromecast, Android TV
5 years, 8 months ago

YouTube returns to Fire TV, Amazon Prime video back on Chromecast, Android TV

Firstpost  

As their businesses continue to overlap, the rivalry between Amazon and Google grew, and the two companies started to pull their own services from each other’s platforms, ensuring the other couldn’t yield any benefits from their own services. Because of that reason, for the longest time, Amazon Fire TV did not support Google-owned YouTube app, and Amazon Prime Video was …

Google and Amazon bury years-long spat, bring YouTube to Fire Stick
5 years, 11 months ago

Google and Amazon bury years-long spat, bring YouTube to Fire Stick

Daily Mail  

Users of Amazon's Fire Stick and Google's Chromecast will be happy to know that a fight limiting their capability to use flagship apps from both companies has been put to rest. For the first time since 2017, users of Amazon's Fire Stick will be able to use the official YouTube app to stream content while users of Google's Chromecast will …

No More YouTube for Amazon Fire TV Users, Google Withdraws App
7 years, 3 months ago

No More YouTube for Amazon Fire TV Users, Google Withdraws App

The Quint  

Earlier this month, Google had warned Amazon that it would pull the YouTube app from Fire TV devices on 1 January, if the two firms could not come to an agreement on the access of Google's apps on Fire TV devices. According to reports, Google has been trying to reach an agreement with Amazon to give consumers access to each …

Google blocks YouTube on Amazon's Fire TV amid growing rivalry between tech giants
7 years, 3 months ago

Google blocks YouTube on Amazon's Fire TV amid growing rivalry between tech giants

Firstpost  

Google had warned Amazon that it would pull the YouTube app from Fire TV devices on 1 January. Google has blocked YouTube on Amazon’s Fire TV earlier than expected amid growing rivalry between the two tech giants as their businesses continue to overlap. The move is in retaliation for Amazon’s refusal to sell some Google products that compete with the …

Amazon to start selling Chromecast and Apple TV again on its online store
7 years, 3 months ago

Amazon to start selling Chromecast and Apple TV again on its online store

Firstpost  

Alphabet Inc’s Google said last week it would block YouTube from Amazon’s Echo and Fire TV devices. Amazon.com Inc will start selling Google Chromecast and Apple TV, which compete against its Fire TV, on its online store, an Amazon spokeswoman told Reuters on Thursday. However, Apple said last week Prime Video would come to Apple TV, mending its ties with …

Google to come up with smart screen similar to Amazon's Echo Show; has been code-named Manhattan
7 years, 6 months ago

Google to come up with smart screen similar to Amazon's Echo Show; has been code-named Manhattan

Firstpost  

The original target launch date of the device was mid-2018, but due to the “Echo Show” there was intense pressure on the company to get it launched in 2017. In a bid to keep up with the growing smart home market, Google is building a tabletop smart screen code-named “Manhattan”, similar to Amazon’s “Echo Show”. The device will offer YouTube, …

WWDC 2017: Tech rivals join hands, Amazon Prime Video now on Apple TV
7 years, 9 months ago

WWDC 2017: Tech rivals join hands, Amazon Prime Video now on Apple TV

Firstpost  

Amazon needs places to stream its TV shows so that people sign up for its Prime club to watch them - and buy more toilet paper, too. A deal bringing Amazon Prime Video to Apple TV, announced on Monday at Apple Inc’s developer conference after years of talk, shows how competitive tensions among Silicon Valley titans can stand in the …

Google I/O 2017: Features coming to Google Home includes hands-free calling and proactive assistance
7 years, 10 months ago

Google I/O 2017: Features coming to Google Home includes hands-free calling and proactive assistance

Firstpost  

Google announced updates for the most prominent Google Assistant-powered device, Google Home in the keynote address on the first day of Google I/O 2017. The company has also announced ‘Hands-Free Calling’ for Google Home in United States. The company announced support for Spotify, SoundCloud and Deezer in addition to the existing services such as YouTube Music, Google Play Music, Pandora, …

YouTube TV has some nifty features - and some big drawbacks
7 years, 11 months ago

YouTube TV has some nifty features - and some big drawbacks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — YouTube TV, Google’s new streaming package of about 40 television channels, is the tech industry’s latest bid to get cable-shunning millennials to pay for live TV over the internet. AMC is coming in a few weeks, so you’ll have to wait to catch up on the just-ended season of “The Walking Dead.” Since most channel numbers and …

Dailymail.com's verdict on the Apple TV that brings apps to the big screen
9 years, 5 months ago

Dailymail.com's verdict on the Apple TV that brings apps to the big screen

Daily Mail  

With its mess of horrible, ugly interfaces and extortionate pricing 'bundles', it is driving people to find new ways to watch. APPLE TV SPECS Height: 1.4 inches Width: 3.9 inches Depth: 3.9 inches Weight: 15 ounces A8 chip with 64-bit architecture 802.11a, b, g, n, or ac wifi $149 for the 32GB model and $199 for the 64GB version The …

Sony, Philips and Sharp all reveal TVs running Google's Android software
10 years, 2 months ago

Sony, Philips and Sharp all reveal TVs running Google's Android software

Daily Mail  

Sony is set to spearhead Google's move into the living room. Scroll down for video Sony's new KD-65X9000C 4K TV, which will run Google's Android TV software and is just 0.2inch thick. Google's Android TV is set to be built into new TVs from Sony, Sharp and Philips, it was revealed today. Android TV also includes Google Cast so users …

Apps at Google I/O: Slides, Android TV remote control, MS Office support and more!
10 years, 9 months ago

Apps at Google I/O: Slides, Android TV remote control, MS Office support and more!

Firstpost  

Google flagged off the I/O developer conference by introducing Android L, Android Auto, Android TV and more. Along with the nifty software and hardware announcements, the search giant also introduced a couple of new apps that are now available on the Play Store. The Slides app is also available on Google Play store for editing presentations on mobile devices. A …

This means war! Google throws the latest punch in its battle against Apple as both firms aim to invade your home, car and TV
10 years, 9 months ago

This means war! Google throws the latest punch in its battle against Apple as both firms aim to invade your home, car and TV

Daily Mail  

Google reveals 'biggest ever overhaul' of its Android software to bring it to your wrist, car and TV Android L will be available later this year and improves battery of phones Firms said software is completely redesigned with new 'material' interface Google showed off its LG's G watch which is running Android software It also announced Android auto set to …

Cars to televisions: At I/O, Google taking Android beyond smartphones
10 years, 9 months ago

Cars to televisions: At I/O, Google taking Android beyond smartphones

Firstpost  

Google Inc, whose Android software reigns as the world’s dominant smartphone operating system, will step up efforts to make inroads into cars, televisions and other devices at Google I/O. Google Inc, whose Android software reigns as the world’s dominant smartphone operating system, will step up efforts to make inroads into cars, televisions and other devices at its annual developer conference …

Amazon launches internet-based TV set-top box 'Fire-TV'
10 years, 11 months ago

Amazon launches internet-based TV set-top box 'Fire-TV'

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amazon has launched an internet-connected TV set-top box, called the $99 Amazon Fire TV, as it vies with Apple and Google to gain a share of the lucrative television market. The device can also be used for gaming.The device lets consumers watch Amazon's extensive video library as well as play a wide array of games on their television …

Google to launch Nexus set-top box with focus on gaming in 2014: Report
11 years, 3 months ago

Google to launch Nexus set-top box with focus on gaming in 2014: Report

Firstpost  

While we haven’t yet seen a Google TV running a stripped-down version of Android, a new report says a Nexus-branded set-top-box is incoming. Information magazine has the story of Google’s plans to launch a set-top box in the first half of 2014. It is expected that a box will be capable of streaming internet video and controlled by phone or …

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