If you are an Android user who happens to enjoy Apple TV+ shows (we're looking at you, Severance fans), you know there has been one glaring omission in the Android app since it launched: the lack of a Cast button. It has been a strange limitation, forcing you to navigate apps on your TV rather than … [Read more...] about You can finally cast Apple TV+ content from your Android phone to your Google TV
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Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus is now available online and in-store
After weeks of leaks, speculation, and in-store sightings, Walmart’s new Onn Google TV 4K Plus streaming device is now officially available for purchase, both on Walmart.com and on store shelves. And it’s still coming in at that incredibly attractive $29.88 price point. For those just catching … [Read more...] about Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Plus is now available online and in-store
Android TV devices are about to get more affordable but there’s a catch
It's fascinating to look back at the evolution of Google-based streaming devices. Android TV was once the newcomer, bringing a much-needed dose of intelligence to our living rooms. Now, Google has refined that platform into the more polished Google TV experience. But don't count out Android TV just … [Read more...] about Android TV devices are about to get more affordable but there’s a catch
Google TV users can now natively watch content from Channel 4
For those who love keeping up with British television, Channel 4 has been a source of both joy and frustration. Their programming is top-notch, but getting it on Android/Google TV devices has been a real pain. Until now. After years of clunky workarounds and casting fumbles, Channel 4 has finally … [Read more...] about Google TV users can now natively watch content from Channel 4
Say hello to the Google TV Streamer: A $99 entertainment and smart home hub
Google has officially unveiled the Google TV Streamer, a pricey but powerful successor to the beloved Chromecast. This new set-top box will cost $99 and boasts significant improvements in performance, smart home integration, and user-friendly features. While it may require a separate HDMI cable, … [Read more...] about Say hello to the Google TV Streamer: A $99 entertainment and smart home hub
Google TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Today is the day, folks! The highly anticipated total solar eclipse of 2024 is set to be a major event, and even if you're not planning a road trip to the path of totality, you can still have a front-row seat. Google - via Google TV - is offering a fantastic way to watch the spectacle with free live … [Read more...] about Google TV is providing totally free coverage of the 2024 Solar Eclipse
YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
In what has become a frustrating new development, the YouTube app for Android TV (and Google TV by extension) will no longer let users adjust simple things like playback speed or video quality. I thought it was just happening to me on my single Chromecast with Google TV, but after removing and … [Read more...] about YouTube for Android TV bug won’t let you adjust video quality
The next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
We've already heard rumblings of a new Chromecast with Google TV, but my initial reaction to that news was mostly a bit of confusion. With the new Onn. Google TV box at Walmart giving users 4K with the full-blown Google TV interface, what is Google left to do in this space to command their standard … [Read more...] about The next Chromecast with Google TV could get a solid performance upgrade
The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month
Google is axing the Play Movies & TV app on Android TV come October 5, 2023. You've got about a month left to get your last binge-watches in. But don't freak out—your movie and TV collections aren’t vanishing. They're just moving to the Shop tab on Android TV, and you can still buy or rent new … [Read more...] about The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month
Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
We're coming up on 2 years since Walmart first jumped into the Android-based streaming hardware game, and that first attempt was quite good. As a matter of fact, we recommended the original Onn. Streaming Box pretty regularly, even though the software experience was a bit less approachable than … [Read more...] about Walmart’s new 4K streaming box makes the Chromecast with Google TV obsolete [VIDEO]
Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Today, Google announced that Android 13 is coming to Android TV OS. This most recent update includes additional performance and accessibility enhancements that will assist TV app developers in creating interesting applications for the next generation of televisions. This announcement comes just … [Read more...] about Android 13 arrives on Android TV OS with performance and accessibility improvements
Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
At Google I/O 2022, Google detailed many of its updates to the Android TV operating system, with a focus on three specific areas. Across performance, accessibility features, and multitasking, the company had a lot to share. It even went on to discuss the long-awaited multi-user profiles that keep … [Read more...] about Android TV 13 update focuses on multitasking, picture-in-picture, and accessibility features
