Google TV is Google's discontinued smart TV platform co-developed by Intel, Sony and Logitech, which was launched in October 2010 with official devices created by Sony and Logitech. Google TV integrates the Android operating system and the Google Chrome web browser to create interactive television overlays over existing online video sites to add a 10-foot user interface, for a smart TV experience.
The first generation of Google TV devices are all based on x86 architecture processors and manufactured and commercialized by Sony and Logitech. The second generation device is all based on the ARM architecture processor and with additional partners including LG, Samsung, Vizio and Hisense. In 2013, more second-generation Google TV-powered devices are announced by new partners, including Hisense, Netgear, TCL, and Asus, some of which include 3D video support.
Google TV was replaced in June 2014 by Android TV, a new platform that shares a closer relationship with the Android platform (in particular, Android 5.0) and has a user experience integrated with the Knowledge Graph, and provides casting support from mobile devices. While "a small part" of Google TV devices will be upgraded to the Android TV platform, the majority will not. As of June 2014, the Google TV SDK is no longer available, ending any future software development for existing devices and effectively stopping the platform.
Video Google TV
Features
Google TV takes advantage of many of the existing Google products. The Google TV operating system, an Android-specific version, provides an underlying foundation, enabling developers to create applications that extend system functionality. The Google Chrome browser provides a gateway to the Internet, allowing consumers to browse websites and watch television together. Consumers can access HBO, CNBC, and content from other providers through the Chrome browser. Smartphones and tablet computers Android and Apple can be used as remote control for Google TV. Google TV products shipped with wireless remote control with full QWERTY keypad. The update in November 2011 allows access to Google Play and allows search to find content from live TV, Netflix, YouTube, HBO GO, Amazon, and more.
Apps
Xyologic has compiled a list of the earliest Google TV apps with the largest number of installs. In November 2012, the most widely installed apps are Napster, Pandora Radio, and CNBC.
Maps Google TV
Partners
The Google TV Platform is provided by Google for OEM to be incorporated into their consumer products. The first generation of consumer devices manufactured by Logitech and Sony. The second generation of consumer devices is manufactured by Sony, LG (see LG L9 SoC), Vizio, Hisense, NetGear and Asus. The third generation of consumer devices was announced by LG in 2013 International CES, with the announcement of their TV models.
Device
First Generation
Second generation Second generation
Reviews
Competitors and controversy
Cable providers and content providers are slow to warm to Google TV. NBC, ABC, Fox, CBS, and Hulu have blocked devices that support Google TV to access their web content since the launch of Google TV. As of November 22, 2010, Google TV devices are blocked from accessing any program offered by Viacom subsidiaries. Cable and satellite providers, only Dish Network (formerly Echostar), have embraced Google TV and promoted it by offering discount customers on Logitech Revue.
In January 2014, Google filed a UDRP case against domain name owners androidtv.com and xbmcandroidtv.com. Domain name owned by Exo Level, Inc. and registered at GoDaddy in November 2006. In March 2014, Google's case was denied.
Version history
Development
- 2010 March - Media reports that the Google TV project is in progress, although the partner companies did not confirm their involvement in this venture until later.
- 2010 May 20 - The Google TV Project is officially announced at the Google I/O 2010 conference on May 20th. Google stated that the new platform will be put directly into the new high definition television sets and Blu-ray Disc players by Sony, although the set-top box will also be developed by Logitech. The company indicated that the new system developed by Sony and Logitech will be supported by the Intel Atom-based CE4100-on-chip consumer electronics system. It also states that a "fully optimized" viewer experience will be available via Dish Network, even though the platform will operate through any provider.
- 2010 May - Sony announced that it will release Google's Internet-enabled Sony Internet TV line in the fall of 2010, including standalone TV models and set-top units with integrated Blu-ray Disc drives.
- 2010 November 10 - Dish Network announces that its Google TV solution is available to customers. The Google TV Dish Network solution, which requires DVR integration services, including Logitech Revue with Google TV, a small set-top box.
- 2010 December 15 - Google announces the first Google TV update, with some bug fixes and four major improvements: Netflix's stream catalog, Double View, Remote Control app for Android Phone and Movie search results.
- 2011 May 10 - At Google I/O it is announced that Google TV devices will be updated to Android 3.1 Honeycomb, will have access to Android Market, and have some app updates.
- 2011 June 18 - Google acquired SageTV, the developer of home media software.
- 2011 August 26 - Google announces Google TV will be officially released in Europe in January 2012.
- October 28, 2011 - Google TV launches Google TV 2.0, with the Android 3.1 operating system and access to the Market.
- 2012 January 8 - It was announced that a new generation of Google TV devices will run in various designs of SoC ARM. One of the main suppliers is Marvell with their 1500 Armada platform.
- 2012 January 10 - Sony Corporation plans to bring Google TV to Canada in Summer 2012. No exact release date has been announced. Sony's marketing director, Stephane Labrousse stated that Sony will start selling Google TV-based products in Europe in September 2012.
- April 19, 2012 - Google updates TV and Movies apps to include social features
- 2012 June 25 - Sony plans to release Google TV in Europe in September 2012 with its NSZ-GS7 network media player and the Google TV integrated NSZ-GS9 Blu-ray player in where it will first be released in the UK.
- October 12, 2012 - Google video demo of version 3 of Google TV is leaked. Version 3 features include improved TV apps PrimeTime , and companion Android apps. TV-based voice and web search for models that include a microphone. Movies & amp; The Play Store TV app will offer, to buy, stream videos.
- January 2013 - Google TV 3 version launches to most Google TV devices.
- 2013 May 15 - Google announces that second generation Google TV devices (using ARM CPUs) will be eligible to receive updates to Android 4.2.2 and later versions of Android Chrome instead of Chrome Desktop.
- 2013 October 10 - Reports suggest Google will change the Google TV image to Android TV and about one million Google TV devices are in use.
- 2013 October 11 - Google confirms Google TV version 4 will eventually receive functionality like the original Chromecast.
- 2013 October 24 - LG Television with Google TV begins receiving Android 4.2.2 updates.
See also
- Google Home
- home theater PC
References
External links
- Official website
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