Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

Like many affordable smart TVs, mine runs on a frankly garbage processor that makes trawling through my TV’s updated Google TV interface a real chore. Quad‑core Cortex‑A55 CPUs are pretty standard but ...

Marketplaces and e-waste recycling centers are practically overflowing with the things: ARM-based streaming TV boxes that run some — usually very outdated and compromised — version of Android. While ...

Android TV is portal to a variety of entertainment suites. You can use it to surf the internet, stream your favorite shows on different OTT platforms (Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, etc.), listen to ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. During the “What’s New in Android TV” session at Google I/O 2018, the team talked about Android P making its ...

If you own the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV, then you are most likely running Android 7.0 (Nougat). The 2017 NVIDIA SHIELD comes running on Android Nougat out of the box, while the 2015 version received ...

Corbin is a tech journalist and developer who worked at Android Police from 2016 until 2021. Check out his other work at corbin.io. It has been a while since the last Android Oreo feature spotlight, ...