Coming up next – Android TV?

Rumour has it that soon we might be able to experience the android TV set top box. Amazon, Apple and Roku have been battling each other to land up in the living rooms too. The most recent addition to this race is Google. After the launch of its chromocast dongle, it is said to be working on bringing out an android based set top box dubbed as android TV. According to The Verge, Google might be launching this new android based media platform very soon. This will allow users to access TV shows, music, movies etc. right from their TV in the living room. This is being considered as an improved version of the Google TV which was launched in 2010 and didn’t live up to the expectations.  As per the documents from The Verge, this set top box aims at turning the ordinary TV in to an entertainment interface rather than a computing platform.

Developers are being encouraged by Google to come up with easier ways of using the software. The leaked screenshots showed the UI will have minimum scrolling and categories such as shows, movies and games. The remote will have few buttons and a four – way control pad using which the UI can be controlled. It is fast in the sense that it will never take you more than 3 clicks to go to the desired content from the home screen. The set top box might also recommended shows and movies to watch according to the viewer’s taste. You will also be able to resume the thing you were watching as soon as you turn on your TV. Built – in apps include YouTube, Pandora, Vevo, Hulu Plus etc. It will be easy, fun, cinematic and fast as reported.