Of all the good things Google TV does, like acting as a smart home panel and offering hundreds of free streaming channels, one thing that has always bothered me is the default app launcher. I've ...

Whether you own an Android TV, a newer Google TV from TCL or Sony, or even a streaming device like the Google TV Streamer, one thing remains constant across Android-based TVs: they're filled with ads, ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

a person watching TV with a remote in their hand - Choreograph (konstantin Yuganov)/Getty Images There are several benefits of owning a smart TV with Android TV or Google TV platforms. It gives you ...

Arc Launcher replaces Google TV’s ad-heavy, sluggish interface with a clean, minimal, and ad-free experience, putting apps first, including sideloaded ones, while adding useful features like ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

There are several benefits of owning a smart TV with Android TV or Google TV platforms. It gives you access to thousands of made-for-TV apps, including several essentials that make a good case to be ...