Google developers announced four new features that will soon be available to users of televisions running the Android TV operating system. This week in India, Motorola smart TVs, functioning on the basis of Android TV. The new features for the Android TV operating system will initially be accessible to users in India, and will later appear in other countries.
Google has unveiled four new features that will help users get the most out of their smart TVs, even in situations of limited or unstable internet connectivity.
The first feature, called Data Saver, will significantly reduce data consumption when connected to the internet via a mobile connection. According to available data, this approach will triple viewing time. The Data Alerts tool is designed to monitor data usage while watching TV. Initially, these features will roll out in India, where wired internet is not very reliable and many people have to rely on mobile networks.
A tool called Hotspot Guide will assist in setting up the TV using a mobile hotspot. The Cast in Files feature allows users to view media files downloaded to their smartphones directly on the TV without consuming mobile data. All new features will be rolled out on Android TV devices in India shortly, after which they will be globally distributed.
Source: 3dnews.ru
