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Google has
recently co-developed a smart TV called Google TV with Intel, Sony, and
Logitech. It was launched in October 2010 with initial devices installed by
Sony and Logitech. For a smart TV experience, Google TV has integrated the
Android operating system with Google Chrome web browser to create an
interactive television, along with the existing internet television and WebTV
sites. In October 2013, reports
suggested that Google will stop using Google TV label and all new devices will
be rebranded as Android TV.
First
generation of Google TV’s devices were based on x86 architecture processors by
Intel and commercialized by Logitech and Sony. Second generation of devices
were based on ARM architecture processors, including extra partners such as LG,
Samsung, Vizio.
Features-
Google TV
allows consumers to access HBO, CNBC, and content from other providers through
the Chrome browser. This type of TV can be controlled thru Android and Apple
smartphones as well as tablet computers. A new update allowed access to Google
Play and provided search to find content from live TV, Netflix, YouTube,
Amazon, HBO etc.
Apps installed
in Google TV-
An App called
Xyologic has compiled a list of Google TV apps with large number of
installations; recently installed apps include Napster, Pandora Radio and CNBC.
