Tag: Google
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Android 11 Bringing More Gamepad Support, Auto Low Latency to Android TV
We’ve been hearing lots about Google’s rumored Android TV hardware over the past few months, and even a potential new name for the operating system. Today, however, Google outlined new software features it’s planning to bring to its TV platform via Android 11. In a developers blog post, Google lists several features coming to Android…
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More Leaked Images Show Off Google’s Chromecast-Like Android TV Dongle
The latest in a long string of rumors and leaks regarding Google’s next HDMI dongle showcases more clear looks at the device and its remote control. Beyond that, though, new reports suggest we may have an official name for the streamer reportedly codenamed “Sabrina” — and possibly a new name for the Android TV operating…
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Google Fiber Will Start Testing 2 Gig Internet Plans
Google Fiber announced today that it will be launching “2 Gig” – an internet option “bringing even more bandwidth and speed to customers in internet-intensive households who may need more than a gig to do their thing, whatever that may be.” Google Fiber launched in 2010 with 1 Gig speeds. Now, the company recognizes that…
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Possible Retail Listings Suggest $50-$60 Range for Google’s ‘Sabrina’ Android TV Dongle
Featured Image: XDA Developers A flurry of rumored retail listing leaks point to a price range of around $50 to $60 for Google’s oft-rumored Android TV dongle, aka “Sabrina.” 9to5Google caught wind of a possible Home Depot listing that points to a $49.99 price. Since then, other sites have chimed in with details from more…
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Google Launches Google Kids Space Exclusively For Android Tablets
Today Google launched a special kids mode feature for Android tablets so children can have a safe and personalized online experience. ‘Google Kids Space’ is an area that features kid-friendly content with parental controls and curated content for kids to learn and find entertainment. Google Kids Space will first be available as a preloaded feature…
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New FCC Filings Could Point to Google’s ‘Sabrina’ Android TV Device
Featured image: XDA Developers Recent FCC submissions add to the mounting evidence that Google is prepping an Android TV-based streaming device that could serve as a successor to the current Chromecast Ultra. 9to5 Google spotted the new filings and it’s possible they refer to Google’s upcoming device and its accompanying remote control. The new listings…
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‘Mulan’ Will Be Available Through Apple, Google & Roku
Disney recently announced that “Mulan” would be made available through a new Disney+ Premier Access feature through the streaming service. Those who want to watch the live action movie would need to pay $30 on top of their Disney+ subscription. Now we know that the film will also be made available through distribution partners including…
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Google is Working on a Streaming Aggregator
Google is reportedly building a streaming video aggregator tool for the Chrome web browser. Called “Kaleidoscope,” the feature is not yet available but screenshots show that the tool could allow users to watch streaming video from different sites and services in one place. Chrome Story first posted about the project and shared screenshots of the…
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Google Is Asking FCC to Approve 17-State 6GHz Network Test
In a recent request to the Federal Communications Commission, Google is apparently aiming to conduct a broadband network test in several US states. It’s not entirely clear exactly what Google’s up to, but FCC documents spotted by Business Insider indicate the company’s project involves tests centered on the 6GHz spectrum band. “Google proposes to conduct…
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Android TV Reports 80% More Users Since Last Year
Google’s Android TV’s popularity is seeing slow but steady growth year over year. While it may not be as popular as some of its competitors including Roku and Amazon Fire TV, Google’s announced that Android TV has 80% more users now than it did this time last year. While no real numbers have been released…