Over the weekend, a few users have reported a software update on their devices even if they’re not in the beta program. This is Android version 7.1.2 and the factory image has already been posted. Many of the forward-facing changes seem to affect Android on the phone and tablet, but the changes don’t affect TVs. […]
Category: Nexus Player
Every month a new update to Android is posted, primarily consisting of security fixes. You can take a look at each month’s security bulletin, published the first Monday of each month. This month, fixes include SSL remote code execution vulnerabilities and in the stock messaging app. These fixes get compiled into a new system image […]
Users in the Android Beta Program may be seeing a message on their Nexus Players to update their software. Users will be instructed to update to Android 7.1.2. This is a small update, not even getting a bump up to the API version. It “is an incremental maintenance release focused on refinements”, so there isn’t anything […]
Android 7.1.1 Rolls out to Nexus Player, Nothing New
The first week of the month is when Google pushes out security updates for Android. This month, in addition to getting security fixes, Nexus users are also getting an update to the latest version of Android, Nougat 7.1.1. It’s currently rolling out for the Nexus Player, although users likely won’t see anything new. What’s New […]
First Look at the DVR in Live Channels
The Live Channels app has been updated yesterday to include a DVR activity and a user interface for recording. How do these things work? We take a deep dive into this new API and user experience using a hastily thrown together app. The app integrates YouTube videos into Live Channels to play them as you’d […]
Nexus Player Returns to ASUS Store, Now $69
The Nexus Player was once Google’s reference device for Android TV, a device running pure Android TV which could be used by developers to try out their apps. In June it was discontinued and even though it did receive the update to Android 7.0 Nougat, individuals had a difficult time trying to find it. If […]
[Rumor] October 4th Pixel Phone ,4K Chromecast, DayDream VR And Google Home Will Arrive
According to a report over at Android Police we may soon have some new Google toys to play with from all different parts of the Android ecosystem and an event that doesn’t coincide or happen before the latest release of Android. The first 2 are the long rumored Nexus but now supposedly Pixel phones. Next a […]
Android 7.0, Codenamed Nougat, is Rolling Out to Nexus Devices, now in AOSP
Android’s latest update, codenamed Nougat, has completed its developer previews and is now ready for the public to download and use. This will come in the form of OTA updates to Nexus phones, tablets, and also the Nexus Player. They should begin rolling out today, although it may take a few days for everyone to […]
TELUS Tells Us That Android 7.0 N(ougat) Is Coming August 22nd
In an ironic stage of events we may have a date on the newest version of Android from Canadian Carrier TELUS. Last year they correctly predicted/leaked Marshmallow. According to a software update schedule posted by Telus it’s going to be coming the 22nd of this month! Traditionally the new update comes with new Nexus devices alongside the […]
Android.com Updates With New Looks
Android.com/tv is brand new and showcases all the devices it has to offer. OEM Partners shown are Sharp with their Aquos series, Sony with their Bravia series, the 1st gen Nexus Player, NVIDIA SHIELD TV, and the red headed step child that is the Razer Forge TV. In addition all other parts of Android (Phone,Wear,Tablets,and Auto) […]
Android N Preview 4 Squashes Bugs, Developers can Start Publishing to Play Store
Android N has been steadily improving through its monthly updates, fixing bugs and getting developer feedback on the new APIs. Last month, at I/O, Android N entered a beta phase with improved stability to general users. Now the OS has entered into its 4th preview, and it brings along some pretty exciting things for developers. […]
[ Take With A Grain Of Salt ] New Nexus Player? Goes Through FCC Certification
Google and Asus launched the first(Second if the ADT-1 is counted) Android TV devices in late 2014. Fast forwarding after much grief about it being underpowered and it going away and then coming back & other issues it now appears to be recently retired, but not so fast. We might have a second gen Nexus […]
Yes, the Nexus Player is Discontinued
Google’s Nexus Player was created as a reference device for OEMs and developers to get started with Android TV. It was a pretty solid device, we reviewed it well, and it allowed plenty of developers to port their apps to Android TV (as well as adding support for Android N). However, after two years, Google […]
N Developer Preview 2 Rolling Out to Nexus Players
A few days ago a handful of Android phones and tablets received an OTA update to the newest version of Android N. This second preview is now rolling out to the Nexus Player as well. In a Android Development blog post, they highlight a few pretty big changes to the operating system. Vulkan Vulkan is […]
Nexus Player Getting April Security Update
Google’s monthly security bulletin, outlining a number of vulnerabilities in the Android operating system and including patches, has just been published. This month has a notable 29 different vulnerabilities ranging from moderate to critical severity. The Nexus Player should be receiving a fix in the next couple of days, at least for those still on […]
Nexus Player Returns to Google Store for $99
The Nexus Player is Google’s first public Android TV device (discounting the developer-only ADT-1). Released in fall 2014 for $99, it has since been on sale several times and even went out of stock on the Google Store for a while. At one point it was a clearance item at brick and mortar stores like […]
Android N For Android TV Gains Recent Tabs
As I’ve been going through the Android N build seeing what new things are upon us I came across something that seems so useful and is both a power user and non-power user feature and that is what I’m calling for now recent tabs. Below you’ll see how it looks in the short video taken and […]
First OTA Update For Android N Beta Devices Rolling Out Now
The first of what I expect to be a few updates up until release are rolling out the Nexus Family and Pixel C now. The build number for all other devices minus the Nexus Player and Nexus 9 are NCP56W. The Nexus Player’s build is NCP56R and we assume it’s bug fixes and performance enhancements as usual. You […]
The Good News According to Sascha Prüter A Product Manager at Google, Android N will bring the long overdue Multi-User Support that’s been requested by many in the community. This feature while introduced a couple of versions ago in Android 4.2 hasn’t made its way to TV but is going to sometime this year. The use cases […]
Android N Developer Preview Available
Two years ago, Google surprised us by releasing a developer preview for Android L at Google I/O, which later became Lollipop. Last year they improved the process by publishing several preview releases for Android M, which was announced at Google I/O. This year, we expected the trend to continue. Yet Google continues to surprise. They […]