Of all the good things Google TV does, like acting as a smart home panel and offering hundreds of free streaming channels, one thing that has always bothered me is the default app launcher. I've ...

Whether you own an Android TV, a newer Google TV from TCL or Sony, or even a streaming device like the Google TV Streamer, one thing remains constant across Android-based TVs: they're filled with ads, ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

a person watching TV with a remote in their hand - Choreograph (konstantin Yuganov)/Getty Images There are several benefits of owning a smart TV with Android TV or Google TV platforms. It gives you ...

Arc Launcher replaces Google TV’s ad-heavy, sluggish interface with a clean, minimal, and ad-free experience, putting apps first, including sideloaded ones, while adding useful features like ...

I’ve been covering Android since 2023, when I joined Android Police, mostly focusing on AI and everything around Pixel and Galaxy phones. I’ve got a bachelor’s in IT with a major in AI, so I naturally ...

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...