Google has just deployed a new update for its TV operating system which looks like a nice Christmas present. On the program, a significant improvement in performance by reducing the size of applications and new features on the free channels side.
If smart TVs have changed the way we consume television, they suffer from a recurring problem that the years have not been able to eliminate. Their operating systems are, overall, particularly slow, which makes navigation particularly unpleasant after a certain time. Google TV, as popular as it is, is unfortunately no exception to the rule.
The Mountain View firm therefore regularly looks for new ways to improve the performance of its OS. This is the case in the latest update currently being deployed. In the blog post that accompanies the release, we learn that Google has optimized the use of the TV’s memory to speed up the loading of the home screen.
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Google TV is now faster and more complete
At the same time, Google has also reduced the system applications, once again to relieve the load on the OS at startup, in addition to improving the fluidity of navigation and speeding up the opening of applications. Other optimizations here and there should be noted, such as the preloading of content offered while scrolling and the improvement of search results.
Finally, Google has prepared a nice gift for its users. After the launch of more than 800 free channels financed by advertising last April, the firm is now improving the formula by adding a “Recent” category for channels viewed recently and “Local news” to find the most popular channels. closer to you. Finally, the “News and opinion” column allows you to quickly find content that meets your expectations.
To conclude, Google announces the launch of an advent calendar until December 25, integrated into the tab Vacationin which you can find many Christmas films as well as seasonal music channels.
Source: Google