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Google Officially Rebrands Android TV as Google TV

By Daniel Frankel Last updated 29 March 21

Tech giant also formally introduces the highly anticipated next iteration of Chromecast, the first connected TV device to run the rechristened video operating system

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Google TV Can Now Aggregate From Over 25 Third-Party Apps

By Daniel Frankel Published 14 December 20

Google has made some progress in terms of expanding the reach of the platform

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Google to Brand New Android TV Device ‘Chromecast with Google TV’ (Report)

By Daniel Frankel Published 14 September 20

Intercepts of more retail listings seem to confirm $50 price point and Sept. 30 release date for new dongle, as well as shift away from the Android TV brand name

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Roku Seeking Secretive IPO: Report

By Jeff Baumgartner Last updated 1 September 20

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Roku Surpasses 10M Players Sold In U.S.

By Jeff Baumgartner Last updated 1 September 20

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Philo Becomes Available Via Google Chromecast

By Jon Lafayette Published 31 July 20

Philo Connect launched to activate devices

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Peacock Strikes Google Deal to Launch on Android, Android TV and Chromecast

By Daniel Frankel Published 23 June 20

Comcast/NBCU still seeking device support for Roku and Amazon Fire TV

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Android TV Adds HDR Support for CBS All Access

By Daniel Frankel Published 20 May 20

Google OTT platform also gains background music feature for Chromecast audio streaming

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Google Reportedly Moving Forward with Android TV-powered, Nest-branded OTT Device

By Daniel Frankel Last updated 8 May 20

New Protocol article corroborates and (slightly) expands on 9to5 Google report from March, outlining a new OTT device intended to more effectively compete with Roku and Amazon

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