Google TV to get massive Android software update - CNN.com
Google announced on its Google TV blog Friday that the platform will be upgraded to Android 3.1 (otherwise known as Honeycomb) for Sony devices Sunday, with the Logitech Revue set-top box getting its upgrade "soon thereafter."
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Google is upgrading TV with Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system
- Android Market will open up a variety of applications, with the promise of more
- Google also hinted at future software updates (Ice Cream Sandwich, anyone?)
The Official Google TV Blog: An Update on Google TV
Friday, October 28, 2011
Today, we’re announcing a software update for Google TV. In this release, we focused on four areas of user feedback:
1. Keep it simple
2. Make it easy to find something worth watching
3. Make YouTube better on TV
4. Bring more apps to TV
This software update will be coming to Sony devices starting early next week and Logitech devices soon thereafter. We look forward in the coming months to announcing new software updates as well as new devices on new chipsets from multiple hardware partners.
Google TV - Overview
Plays nice with the stuff you already have
- No monthly fee for Google TV
- Use your current cable or satellite TV service
- Use your current home Internet connection
(wired or wireless)It’s always up to date
- Google TV updates over the air
- All updates are free of charge
- The latest apps are featured in Android Market
Source: Google TV - Overview
Source: GoogleTV's Channel - YouTube
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