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In addition to the big screens through the new Chromecast, Google TV is also aimed at Android devices. The new Google TV is starting to roll out via the Play Store, but you can also download it now.
Behind the scenes, this new experience is delivered by updating an existing application that dates back to 2011 and has accumulated more than 5 billion downloads. Requiring users to download a completely new client would not be an efficient delivery method.
After updating to version 4.23.23.31, a notification announces that “Play Movies & TV on Android is now Google TV”. Tapping opens the app to a transition screen that lets you “Launch Google TV” with a nifty four-color brand new animation.
The bottom bar has four sections, and “Start” has three top tabs: For You, Movies, and Shows. Here you will see several custom carousels:
- The best options for you
- New TV shows on your services
- New movies on your services
- Because you looked X
- Popular TV shows
- Look at it again
At the bottom is “Search by genre”, which is a carryover from the previous version. Next is a “Buy” tab that is almost identical to the Play Store. The “Library” is grouped by “Movies” and “Shows” with various filters. There is a grid and list view, but both are not too dense and only show a few works at a time.
“Watchlist” completes the application and is obtained from the items you marked on Google Play and Google Search. Settings can be accessed by tapping on your avatar profile, with this new app following all the latest Google Material Theme conventions.
The new Google TV for Android is rolling out now via the Play Store, but you can also download and download it directly from APK Mirror.
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