The Google TV homescreen has a helpful new function that exhibits app replace progress. Google TV now shows a progress ring round an app’s icon when it is being up to date. This small however helpful change lets customers know when an app is updating and the way far alongside the method is.

Beforehand, app updates on Google TV had been carried out silently within the background. Customers would not know an app was being up to date until they tried to open it whereas the replace was in progress. With this new function, it is a lot simpler to maintain observe of app updates.

This function is much like what’s already obtainable on Android units. It is unclear precisely when this function was added to Google TV, nevertheless it appears to be linked to the latest homescreen redesign that launched round app icons. The function has been examined and confirmed to work on numerous units, together with the Google TV Streamer and a Hisense U7N.

Google TV additionally not too long ago launched a major replace with new options, together with a wise residence panel, improved ambient screensaver, and enhanced content material suggestions. The replace additionally expands the Google TV ecosystem to incorporate new units and international locations. 

As well as, final 12 months, Google launched free built-in channels on Google TV. This expanded their channel providing to a collection of dwell TV with out the necessity for added downloads or subscriptions. This service, generally known as Google TV Freeplay, is thought for its user-friendly interface and not too long ago expanded its channel information to incorporate over 150 channels.