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01 Jun 2023

Android TV users can now watch live TV

Android TV users are getting a special treat from Google today with the arrival of live TV. As part of a new feature added to the Android TV platform called the Live Lab, users can watch a wide array of content from a collection of free channels. As of right now this is a feature that only users in the US are getting access to. Google doesn’t mention when or if it will expand out to other regions, unfortunately. If you happen to use an Android TV device or have a TV with Android TV as the platform, and you’re in the US, you may start seeing the Live Lab today. Google does state though that this will be rolling [...]

01 Jun 2023

Google souhaite faire de la voiture votre seconde maison

Comment Google souhaite améliorer l'expérience Android Auto À l'occasion de sa traditionnelle conférence Google I/O, la firme a dévoilé de nombreuses nouveautés pour que le temps passé en voiture soit mieux utilisé. Qu'il s'agisse de trouver une station de recharge avec Waze, participer à des réunions Zoom ou même regarder des vidéos sur YouTube, l'expérience conducteur devrait s'en trouver hautement améliorée. De nouvelles mises à jour ont été annoncées pour les véhicules compatibles avec Android Auto, ainsi que ceux déjà munis de Google Automative. L'objectif est à la fois d'assister le conducteur et de le divertir, selon qu'il roule ou qu'il est à l'arrêt. Prochainement, Android Auto permettra de participer à des réunions sans pour autant quitter la route des [...]

01 Jun 2023

Poland’s Play introduces new generation TV

The Polish operator Play, which is part of iliad Group, has launched a new TV service available in two variants. New Generation Television combines channel packages with streaming services, while TV Max offers a wide portfolio of channels. Both cost PLN45 (€9.9), with a discount for existing Play customers. New Generation Television offers 75 channels, access to Viaplay and a pool of points that can be freely exchanged for streaming services, premium packages and packages of additional channels. This allows viewers to create their own offer every month from scratch. As part of the offer, customers opting for New Generation Television will receive a bonus of 100 points every month for the first six months. Thanks to this, they will [...]

15 May 2023

Google is emphasizing personal experience with ‘Perspectives’ in Search

Searching for results that directly apply to you in Google Search is a familiar gamble. Now, with the aid of generative AI, Google is starting to push more personal results with a new “Perspectives” filter. The idea is pretty simple. When searching for something through Google, users are often looking for results that are directly relatable, not necessarily general information. Oftentimes, a search results in tons of articles that can be helpful, but lack a personal touch, which can be disconnecting and ultimately disappointing. Using generative AI, Google is starting to shift what is displayed in Search results for users. Under a new “Perspectives” filter, Google Search results that originate from people with real-life experiences will appear as a priority, [...]

15 May 2023

YouTube videos coming to Android automotive cars

Google are introducing a new improvement to both Android Auto and Android Automotive, allowing those wanting Google-based services in their car to get new features, such as watching YouTube. Android Auto projects content from the users phone, whether through a wireless or wired connection. It Google’s “answer” to Apple’s CarPlay and will not work without the users phone. Android Automotive is a version that automatically runs in the car as the main infotainment, with or without a phone. Here’s a look into what’s new and coming for each of these systems: ANDROID AUTO: Google have announced Android Auto will be available in almost 200 million cars by the end of the year. The updates are not huge, however, will include [...]

15 May 2023

Google TV and Android TV apps get a new design language

When Android TV debuted back in 2014, many apps on the platform shared the same design language, but that disappeared over time as that UI became dated. Now, at I/O 2023, Google is introducing a new set of components for app developers to speed up developing apps for Android TV OS that brings a new look for those apps. Google is introducing a new set of design guidelines for apps built for Android TV OS – the underlying platform for Android TV and Google TV. The new guidelines give developers a point of reference when designing for the platform and include a few key elements: Buttons Cards Featured carousel Immersive lists (with visual content) Lists (with text content) Navigation drawer [...]

15 May 2023

Google TV : un nouveau mode supprime les suggestions personnalisées

L’interface de Google TV évolue. Un nouveau mode est désormais accessible avec la version 6.0.16 du lanceur de l’interface pour télévision connectée. Ce mode supprime les suggestions personnalisées et se concentre sur les applications installées. L’accès au moteur de recherche et à Assistant disparaissent également, ne laissant que les applications installées et quelques publicités. Google a beaucoup travaillé ces derniers mois sur la déclinaison d’Android dédiée au Chromecast, aux télévisions connectées et décodeurs numériques. Nous rapportions par exemple il y a un mois dans nos colonnes l’arrivée de 800 chaines entièrement gratuites pour les utilisateurs. Les contenus sont financés par la publicité qui s’affiche pendant le visionnage. Même si elle ne présente pas de contenus aussi populaires que sur Netflix, [...]

15 May 2023

Alexa’s APL widgets revolutionize interactive experience

Amazon Alexa's new APL (Alexa Presentation Language) widgets are an exciting development for developers looking to create engaging and interactive experiences on Alexa-enabled devices. In this blog post, we'll take a deep dive into APL widgets and explore their features, benefits, and potential use cases. What are APL widgets? APL widgets are custom, interactive visual components that can be easily incorporated into Alexa skills. These widgets allow developers to create dynamic visual components that can respond to user input, display real-time data, and more. Previously, developers were limited to creating simple, static visuals that were displayed alongside Alexa's voice responses. However, with the introduction of APL widgets, developers can now create dynamic visual components that can enhance the user experience [...]

12 May 2023

YouTube tests redesign that brings Home feed to the video page

After a big redesign last year, YouTube might be embarking on its next visual revamp with changes to the video page, which has mostly stayed the same in recent years. Currently, on the web, you have a video window with the title and other details/descriptions appearing below it. In the redesign that a handful of people are seeing over the past few weeks, that information appears to the right of the video and is much narrower. Buttons for un/like, sharing, etc. also appear underneath, while you get five or so recent comments too. This makes for a very mobile-like interface. As such, Up Next videos and other recommendations no longer appear on the right edge of the screen. Rather, they [...]

12 May 2023

Google TV integrates with over 50 streaming services and apps…

Perhaps the most useful thing about the new Google TV platform is the ability to aggregate and organize content from a variety of different sources. Which ones, though? Here’s a full list of streaming services and apps that Google TV supports. Of course, Google can pull content from its own services such as YouTube TV and also Google TV (formerly Play Movies). Beyond that, however, are quite a few third-party services. Major players like Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max are included, and NBC’s Peacock. The full list of services and apps supported by Google TV in the United States can be found below, with over 50 options currently available in the US alone. En savoir plus