Although Android technically runs on top of Linux, generally most Android devices abstract away the underlying Linux-ness of these machines. In theory this is a good thing; we wouldn’t necessarily ...

Android TV boxes are fantastic for bringing streaming apps and local media together, but one of the biggest frustrations many users have is the cluttered, ad-filled default home screen. That’s where ...

If you own the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV, then you are most likely running Android 7.0 (Nougat). The 2017 NVIDIA SHIELD comes running on Android Nougat out of the box, while the 2015 version received ...

Android TV is basically Android… for TVs. Google’s operating system for smart TVs and set top boxes is based on the same code as the company’s software for smartphones and tablets, but it features a ...

Marketplaces and e-waste recycling centers are practically overflowing with the things: ARM-based streaming TV boxes that run some — usually very outdated and compromised — version of Android. While ...