Google has refreshed its Android TV interface to look and feel more like the Google TV UI which debuted with on the latest Chromecast back in September.<\/p>\n
New Android TV interface<\/p>\n
For context, Google TV is the newer interface for smart TVs and the companys Chromecast streaming sticks. It's still based on Android TV though it has a distinctly different UI. Its available on Sony and TCLs latest TVs and is expected to come as the UI of choice for new TV models going forward.<\/p>\n
Old Android TV interface<\/p>\n
The new Android TV update replaces the old vertical scrollable apps list with more streamlined card-like tabs. The top part of the home screen comes with Home, Discover and Apps shortcuts. Google TV still has a slightly different look with its For Your tab being the default home screen and separate category lists for Live TV, Movies, Shows, Apps and your Library of content.<\/p>\n
Google TV interface (for reference)<\/p>\n
The new update is currently rolling out to compatible TVs in the US, Canada, Germany, France and Australia with more regions getting the update in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
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