Roku, the a leader in streaming devices, has quietly started rolling out its latest software update, Roku OS 14, to select users. While the company hasn’t officially announced the full details yet, promising more information soon, the beta testing phase is already done, giving us a glimpse into the enhancements in store.
Roku says this rollout started on September 17, and Roku OS 14 will slowly roll out.
Key Features Unveiled in The Roku OS 14 Beta Testing
Based on early reports, Roku OS 14.0 focuses on elevating the core streaming experience. Notable improvements include:
- Enhanced Media Playback: The update is expected to bring smoother and more efficient media playback, ensuring your favorite shows and movies stream without a hitch.
- Industry Standards Support: Roku is expanding its platform’s compatibility with industry standards for content metadata, potentially leading to richer and more accurate information about movies and TV shows.
- Improved Text Display: New SceneGraph features will allow developers to display text in a cleaner, more readable format, making navigation and information within channels easier on the eyes.
What’s Next?
Roku has not yet revealed the official release date for Roku OS 14.0, as they say “information about the features included will be available in the coming days and weeks.” Roku has a history of hiding new features in updates like this that users are left to discover on their own.
As we learn more we will post new details.