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Google's Chromecast with Google TV was originally announced back in September 2020, but it looks like there might be a refresh on the way thanks to an image lurking within the Android TV 14 beta.

The first beta of Android TV 14 introduces phone call support, allowing users to receive and answer calls on their TV. Android TV 14 also brings HDR controls, power management features, and more.

Google has announced that developers should convert their APK apps on Android/Google TV to the Android App Bundle (AAB) format soon or risk getting their apps hidden from the device.

Sometimes a streaming app will not have any subtitle style settings, for that you will have to set your preferences such as the size in your device's preferences. Here's how you can do that.

Users from 15 European countries will now be able to enjoy HBO Max services including series and movies from Warner Bros., HBO, DC, Cartoon Network, and Max Originals, starting March 8th, 2022.

Google has said that it will be supercharging Fast Pair to enable more compatibility between a wide range of devices including TVs, smartwatches, phones, vehicles, Chromebooks, and Windows PCs.

Google's cloud gaming service Stadia will be available on Chromecast with Google TV, Nvidia Shield TV, Shield TV Pro, Xiaomi Mi Box 3, Mi Box 4, Walmart's Onn dongle, and more devices.

TikTok has launched a new app called TikTok TV for Google and Android TVs. The firm said it wanted to present users with content in a new way better suited for lockdown conditions.

Google is rolling out a new UI for Android TV and set-top boxes that's similar to the Google TV UI available on the new Chromecasts. The redesign adds three tabs: Home, Discover, and Apps.

Google is rolling out a refreshed video player UI for YouTube's Android TV and Fire TV apps that features smaller fonts and icons and a cleaner layout to make them less intrusive in the player.

Google has announced the release of Android 11 for Android TV. The update brings improved performance and privacy improvements along with gamepad support, silent boot mode for system updates, & more.

A new leak reveals that the remote control for Google's next Chromecast may feature dedicated buttons for Netflix and YouTube. The Android TV-based dongle is expected to debut on September 30.

The listing of Google's upcoming 'Sabrina' Android TV dongle has been spotted in the system of retailers like Home Depot, Target, and Walmart, which suggests it could be priced at $50-60.

Two new Google devices have shown up on the FCC's website, possibly referring to the rumored Android TV-powered streaming device and its remote control. It's still not known about their release.

Google has announced some major improvements for its Android TV platform which includes adding support for Instant apps, PIN support for content purchases, Gboard TV with predictive typing, and more.

Google has announced a couple of new features for Android TV, including new show suggestions in the home screen and a new subscription flow that makes it faster to subscribe to new services.

A video found in today's Android 11 Developer Preview for Android TV shows the way to reboot a 'sabrina' device. The design is in line with previous leaks, confirming the existence of such a dongle.

Google has released the first Developer Preview build of Android 11 for Android TV. The build is meant for developers and contains privacy, performance, and connectivity focused improvements.

Google's upcoming Android TV Stick 'Sabrina' was detailed earlier this month. Now, its specs have also been revealed which point to a low-latency gaming mode possibly to support Google Stadia.

According to a new report, Google is apparently preparing a successor to its Chromecast streaming devices, but it will be based on Android TV instead, and adopt a different branding.

Google is rumored to rename Android TV to Google TV. This change would be in line with how Google has rebranded a number of its other products and services to remove Android from their name.

A recent report suggests that Google will launch a second-generation Chromecast Ultra based on Android TV this year. The device will also supposedly come with a remote. The launch date is unknown yet.

Nokia has launched a 55-inch 4K HDR Android TV in India in partnership with Flipkart. The TV has access to the Play Store and apps like Netflix, Prime Video. The 24W speakers have been tuned by JBL.

Starting today, Chromecast and Android TV users can start watching Prime Video content on their devices, and Fire TV owners can now access YouTube. The announcement was made in April.

Google Assistant is now rolling out to the compatible models of Sony's 4K Android TVs in the U.K. such as the AF8, XF90, XF85, XF80, and XF75 series. The release is expected to complete this month.

Ahead of Google's I/O developer conference tomorrow, JBL has announced the Link Bar, a smart sound bar powered by Android TV and with built-in Google Assistant that works even when the TV is off.