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Android TV's new Shop tab makes it easier to buy movies and TV shows
It will also display all previously purchased content.
Vimeo will stop supporting its TV apps on June 27th
Vimeo is ending support for its TV apps on June 27th, and not everyone is thrilled.
Telly will give you a free TV if you'll watch non-stop ads
Telly is offering a TV for free — if you're willing to watch ads on a second screen.
Google makes it easier to build sleek Android TV apps
At Google I/O today, the company announced the alpha version of Compose for TV, a framework that will make it easier to build attractive Android TV apps with less code and more intuitive tools.
Google TV's new family page helps you find kid-friendly content
Google TV now has a dedicated page for kid-friendly movies and shows.
Chromecast with Google TV HD review: Super simple 1080p streaming
While it doesn't support 4K content or Dolby Vision HDR, for just $30, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is one of the best 1080p streaming TV devices for the money.
Google Play Store finally makes it easier to find Android TV and Wear OS apps
Google now makes it considerably easier to track down apps for non-phone devices — just before the Pixel Watch makes its debut.
Android TV's next big update will improve picture-in-picture viewing
Android TV's major update this year will upgrade picture-in-picture video, among other features.
Sony's Quantum Dot OLED TVs will start at $3,000
Sony has detailed pricing for its latest TVs, and the Quantum Dot OLED models will start at $3,000.
YouTube TV is testing 5.1-channel audio on Android TV and Roku
YouTube TV is now testing 5.1-channel surround sound on Android TV and Roku devices.
Google may already be making another Chromecast with Google TV
There may be a new or upgraded Chromecast with Google TV coming this year.
Sony's 2022 Quantum Dot OLED TVs can tweak quality settings using a camera
Sony has unveiled a range of 2022 OLED and mini-LED TVs with Google TV, PS5 features and a camera you can use for chat and quality tweaks.
Verizon and Bang & Olufsen made soundbars with Android TV built-in
Verizon has unveiled two Android TV soundbars made with Bang & Olufsen's help, and they pack premium features like Dolby Atmos.
Google Stadia on TVs will let you use your phone as the gamepad
Stadia on TVs now supports your phone as a gamepad, and you can enable third-party controllers with your phone as a conduit.
Android TV gets new Google TV features
Google is adding new tools to Android TV to make it feel more like Google TV: Watchlist, recommendation tuning and detail pages.
Android developers will get larger sales cuts if they support devices beyond phones
Google has rolled out a worldwide program that gives Android developers a larger cut of sales if they support tablets, watches, and other non-phone devices.
Walmart begins selling its Onn-branded Android TV streamers
Walmart has officially started selling a 4K Android TV device that's been listed on its website for a month now.
Stadia is coming to Chromecast with Google TV on June 23rd
The game streaming service is also on the way to NVIDIA Shield TV and other Android TV devices.
Apple TV comes to NVIDIA Shield devices
The Apple TV app is now available on NVIDIA Shield players, filling one of the few gaps left in Apple's streaming coverage.
Google Cast updates make it easier to move audio between devices
In addition to Android and Wear OS news, Google is introducing new Cast Connect, Stream Transfer and Stream Expansion tools.
