The last few months have been rather exciting for Android TV and Chromecast owners. We've seen a rebranding of the Play Movies and TV app, ushering in the new wave of "Google TV" branding. Google has also (and finally) released a new Chromecast that features an interface that can be controlled with an included remote. But it seems that Google's not done making some pretty awesome improvements. Chromecast with Google TV review: The battle for your living room is over The Google TV app for Android was recently updated to version 4.25, and it would seem that there really wasn't much to write home about in the update. However, Mishaal Rahman, EIC at XDA Developers, found a new feature that is currently hidden but he managed to enable it. This new feature will allow you to use your smartphone as a remote control for controlling any of your compatible Android TV devices. As expected, the interface is not all that intrusive, instead featuring a square D-pad with a rou
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Google TV app, previously known as Play Movies and TV, is now getting a major upgrade that would add a new feature from the company to control Android TV via Bluetooth and WiFi and act as a Universal Remote. The latest feature for the Google TV app would give a new life and purpose for the software that is rarely used in built-in applications.
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Android TVs are open-sourced to various companies including Sony, TCL, HiSense, Phillips, Skyworth, and the like, using the operating system to provide a Smart Television feature that can navigate the web and run apps.
Google TV is now a rather confusing name given it could refer to one of two things. It could, for example, refer to the new name for the Play Movies & TV app or