Android TV news

Sony explained the technology inside & demonstrated its new 8K & 4K TVs. Here are our first impressions.

Google’s Android TV division has a new boss with new ideas and a plan for a UI redesign

The flagship U9F tops 2200 nits peak brightness, the company claims.

Android Oreo will be available for all TCL Android TVs.

Sony is adding Dolby Atmos, Airplay 2, ’IMAX Enhanced’, a new remote control, and other new features.

Sony has unveiled its first 8K TVs in the form of the super-sized 85- and 98" Z9G (ZG)

Funai is bringing the first Philips-branded Android TVs, in sizes from 43 to 75 inches, to the US.

It does not work with some of the most popular devices such as Apple TV, Chromecast and FireTV Stick

The update will introduce a revamped home screen and Google Assistant in some regions.

The company is staying mum on plans for previous models, which is probably not a good sign.

I’ve decided to split the HDR video chart into eight separate ones

The company is shifting its focus to the software solution.

More popular than smartphone, tablet & PC combined.

TV viewers are also experiencing fewer problems & higher streaming quality - with Apple TV leading the pack

HbbTV is a hybrid system for delivery of broadcast and streaming video through Smart TVs & set-top boxes

Expect to see more personal and targeted TV ads on YouTube in the near future.

Your purchased movies will automatically be upgraded to 4K for free

Shield TV now supports deep Google Home integration, including voice search for Netflix content

Mi Box S has a new remote control & Google Assistant. It runs Android Oreo (8.1).

They recommend that apps remain functional for at least 6 years.

Owners of Sony LCD and OLED TVs can watch Vudu in 4K HDR10 and Dolby Vision

For 8 USD per month. At launch, it will be limited to the US.

This is the 20th software update since Nvidia Shield was launched in 2015

They have worked together to create the Philips PUS9104 that will launch in spring 2019.

TCL will update it full line-up of Android TVs to version 8 Oreo

Oreo starts rolling out in November out to 2016, 2017, and 2018 Philips Android TV

OLED803 comes in 55 and 65 sizes with 4K, HDR, Ambilight, and Android.

Alexa enables users to turn on the TV or adjust audio volume via voice commands.

The new flagship TVs from Sony will be less expensive than feared.

TCL says that C76 combines an ”unique bezel-less design” with 4K resolution, Android TV, and powerful sound

OELD903 features 4K, HDR, Ambilight, and Android TV. It is also “compatible with Dolby Atmos”.