Google already has a new version ready for Android TV. After skipping update number 13, the company confirmed that Android TV 14 update is ready and many of the new features it will have were announced.
This upcoming update promises a host of new features and improvements that are set to change the way we interact. and we enjoy content on our televisions, such as the ability to choose power modes and video conferencing.
One of the highlights of Android TV 14 is the introduction of a new Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, which has been completely revamped and improved. Right nowThis PiP mode is compatible with a variety of applications, including streaming, video conferencing, and home automation.
Now users will be able to enjoy an even more fluid multitasking experience, allowing them, for example, keeping a video conference call in the corner of the screen while you continue watching your favorite show. Additionally, the implementation of an API that ensures that PiP pop-ups do not get in the way of important on-screen content.
Another significant improvement that Android TV 14 brings is the introduction of three different power modes, allowing users to have greater control over their TV’s power consumption.
The “Optimized” mode is ideal for most users, as it allows you to activate the TV using the Google Assistant or Cast functionality. On the other hand, “Low Power” mode disables all network functions when the TV is in standby mode, thus reducing power consumption.
And finally, “Boosted” mode keeps Google Home, Assistant and Cast features active, even when the TV is off, ensuring constant connectivity.
Accessibility has also received special attention in this update. Android TV 14 Features new accessibility options, such as color correction, advanced text options, and alternative navigation methods, all of which can be easily activated or deactivated using remote control shortcuts.
These improvements are designed to ensure that all users, regardless of their specific needs, can fully enjoy the Android TV experience.
In addition to these user-focused improvements, Android TV 14 also brings innovations in the area of app development. The introduction of Compose for TV makes creating apps for TVs much easier.providing dedicated components for TV user interfaces and improving input support and performance.
This tool, which has reached version 1.0.0-beta01, offers a more intuitive and efficient way to develop applications for Android TV, which will surely result in greater diversity and quality of applications available on the platform.
Regarding the integration of artificial intelligence, Google will add Gemini AI to create “custom descriptions” of movies and shows on the Android TV home screen. Although it was not clear how exactly it will work, it was clarified that the tool will complete missing or untranslated descriptions.
The arrival of Android TV 14 is on the way, availability may vary depending on the television manufacturer, so you will have to pay attention to the announcements made by each brand and the notifications generated by the television to perform the update.
Although the new version arrives according to the decisions of each manufacturer, sIt is expected that at the end of this year it will begin to be deployed on the first devices, who currently already have Android TV 12, the latest version of Google’s operating system for televisions.
