Google launches Android 11 on Android TV
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Google is bringing Android 11 to Android TV devices, the search giant revealed today. Several performance enhancements and privacy improvements will be part of the new Android update, as well as a plethora of new features specifically designed for the TV.
Among these improvements, Google mentioned enhanced memory management, one-time permissions, and support for Auto Low Latency Mode and low latency media decoding. Since gaming has become such a major part of the entertainment industry, Google is introducing extended gamepad support for Android TV.
Also, silent boot mode for system updates, inactivity prompts, and OEM configurable wake keys are included in the upcoming Android 11 update for Android TV. All these and more should give users greater control over TV functions.
And for those interested, testing on Android TV will be much easier with Android 11 thanks to the addition of the so-called “test harness mode,” a feature for third-party app developers that want to automate a device for a fleet of devices.
According to Google, Android TV OEM partners should release and upgrade to Android 11 over the coming months, so the rollout hasn’t begun yet.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific technical improvements will the new Android 11 update bring to Android TV devices?
Which specific technical improvements will the new Android 11 update bring to Android TV devices?
The update includes enhanced memory management, one-time permissions, and support for Auto Low Latency Mode. It also adds low latency media decoding and extended gamepad support for gaming to Android TV devices.
Q.What new features for system updates and device control are part of Android 11 for Android TV?
What new features for system updates and device control are part of Android 11 for Android TV?
The update introduces a silent boot mode for system updates and inactivity prompts. It also includes OEM configurable wake keys, giving users greater control over their TV functions and settings.
Q.How will the Android 11 update assist third-party app developers working on Android TV?
How will the Android 11 update assist third-party app developers working on Android TV?
Third-party app developers will benefit from the new 'test harness mode' feature. This allows them to automate a single device, making testing on Android TV much easier for a fleet of devices.
Q.When can users expect to see Android 11 rolled out to their Android TV devices?
When can users expect to see Android 11 rolled out to their Android TV devices?
The rollout has not yet begun. According to Google, Android TV OEM partners are expected to release and upgrade devices to Android 11 over the coming months, so it will be a gradual process.
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