Android TV: Google announces new features for the growing TV platform, including a new Gboard keyboard and a gaming mode

by Tech_Lover_extra
Ginger_Fire_Crotch

Here's the link : Android Police: Android TV is getting Instant Apps, Gboard updates, and PIN-based purchases. https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/08/10/android-tv-is-getting-instant-apps-gboard-updates-and-pin-based-purchases/

sevenumb

Finally a fuckin voice button on the keyboard.

ifixpedals

I just wish my Gboard would work when a physical USB keyboard is plugged in. I'd like to use either the physical keyboard or the virtual depending on the situation without having to unplug and replug the USB every time.

bgradid

Could they just make is a YouTube app with proper multi user support that doesn't suck?

ifixpedals

Link to the announcement?

Waggmans

How long has it been "growing"? lol

Gabo182

Yet something as simple as "play something on netflix" voice command is still broken on the shield

andreibrcg

Hope hbgogo implements it

LionDoggirl

My Shield never asked for a name during setup. Is there a way to change it afterward?

Apo5tropi

can anyone share apks

taatzone

This sounds awesome, but seriously I have one concern, do we have to buy another device to support these changes, or should we stick to the one we have. Personally I think the 2 RAM built in device will surely wear off.

I used to have Amazon Firestick, bought Mi Box, and I could not be more happier with the choice I made, the latter supports 4K, which make it more powerful than the Firestick which I was having problems with it (lagging).

My concern, will my Mi Box be worthy, or another model will come up, and I have to make another purchase..?

aidanmacgregor

Usally poor devices are down to firmware optimazation, I have a s905x box with 1gb RAM, came with android 6.0, created my own 7.1.2 ROM for it and it sound smooth and stable, I have ported the mecool KM8 Android TV 9.0 my other s905x 2GB RAM and

triplebeamz

When's this new Gboard dropping?