With an Android-powered box I am no longer at the mercy of my smmart TV's OS.

One feature that makes Android so special is the freedom to sideload APK (Android Package Kit) files, letting you install compatible apps outside the Play Store. The good news is that sideloading ...

My Fire Stick is now redundant ...

Android TV devices are receiving new content tabs on the home screen via a server-side update. These new tabs add “Top Selling Movies,” “Popular Movies and Shows,” and “Trending on Google” to the home ...

Google is giving Android TV a rare update, with some new promoted categories appearing on the homescreen for some. Rolling out now as spotted by users on Reddit, the Android TV homescreen is adding ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. At last, Google’s much-loved Android TV 14 (with the Google TV interface incorporated) is coming to a swath of new models. While the ...

The Android TV interface has removed the Discover tab and replaced it with a new “Free” tab. As the name suggests, the new “Free” tab offers free movies, TV shows, and live channels in one convenient ...

A misplaced TV remote does not necessarily mean buying a replacement. An old Android phone or tablet can work as a TV remote ...