Category Archives: Android TV

Google Duo video calls are coming to Android TV

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Jon Fingas

You will just need a camera to start chatting in your living room. Continue reading →

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The 5-year-old Nvidia Shield TV just got its 25th update

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Thought a three year commitment to updates was a big deal? Continue reading →

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Android TV is gaining some nifty feature enhancements for users, developers

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Andy Walker

Enhancements for users and developers are heading to Android TV. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi launches Mi TV Stick in India: What do you get for under 3,000 rupees?

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

Need a streaming device on a budget? You can do much worse than the Mi TV Stick. Continue reading →

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T-Mobile is making an Android TV device, here’s a first look at its remote

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Jon Fingas

It would be your up for all streaming services, not just T-Mobile’s. Continue reading →

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You told us: Even with smart TVs, you’re mostly using streaming dongles

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Jimmy Westenberg

There appears to be a clear method most smart TV owners use to stream content. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi’s Mi TV Stick will cost as much as a Chromecast

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Jon Fingas

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is one of the worst-kept secrets of 2020. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi’s Mi TV Stick is one step closer to launch

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jon Fingas

Xiaomi’s Mi TV Stick is inching closer to release after clearing a key hurdle in the US. Continue reading →

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The Android TV version of Android 11 is now available as a developer preview

Posted on June 25, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Obviously, this means the stable version of Android 11 for Android TV will be a bit behind the smartphone version. Continue reading →

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Here are the alleged specs and prices for the Xiaomi Mi TV Stick

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Adamya Sharma

The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick could be made available as soon as next month. Continue reading →

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Android TV brands really need to address the Netflix button

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Hadlee Simons

The Netflix button is one of the more annoying practices in the streaming device space, writes Hadlee Simons. Continue reading →

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Android TV-based televisions are easier to buy in the US – get the TCL TVs now

Posted on June 5, 2020 by John Callaham

After only selling Roku-based smart TVs in the US, you can now purchase 32-inch and 40-inch Android TV TCL smart TV models. Continue reading →

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Specs (and Stadia support?) emerge for Google’s Android TV streamer (Updated)

Posted on June 2, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

Update: It looks to be very likely that the Google-branded Android TV streamer will work with Stadia. Continue reading →

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The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is real, probably as powerful as the Mi Box S

Posted on May 26, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

The device will almost certainly be powered by Android TV. Knowing Xiaomi, it should also be pretty cheap. Continue reading →

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick leaks with possible $80 price tag and Android TV

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Dave LeClair

The new dongle features 4K HDR, Android TV, DTS-HD, Dolby Stereo Sound, and plenty of other goodies. Continue reading →

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TiVo’s 4K Android TV dongle launched for just $50

Posted on May 6, 2020 by John Callaham

The price for the new TiVo Stream 4K Android TV dongle will go up from $49.99 to $69.99 sometime in the very near future. Continue reading →

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It looks like Google is about to make Android TV even messier

Posted on May 6, 2020 by C. Scott Brown

If you already don’t really understand Android TV as a whole, it’s only about to get more confusing. Continue reading →

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