Google is rolling out its new Google TV widget for the Android operating system to make streaming content easier to access. This recent redesign, following Google's Material You design philosophy, is an upgrade of the current Google TV app.
Overview of the Google TV App's New Home Screen Widget
Google has recently introduced a brand new design for the Google TV app. They have taken it one step further with the Material You design by announcing a special home screen widget for the app, as explained in an article by Chrome Unboxed.
According to the story by Giz China, the widget was spotted in December and is currently on the Widgets list. The widget has a preview size of 4×5, which can expand beyond this to fill the entire phone screen.
Key Features of the Google TV Widget
When accessed, the widget will offer the same features that a full Google TV widget should have. Tapping it would give users access to the app's Home Tab, with access to keyword searches and remote shortcuts.
The widget is also said to be compatible with Pixel 7 Pro smartphone, but it is unclear whether it works on other older devices. The feature was spotted on version 4.38.7.4.
Google TV Content Recommendations Coming To Android Devices
It is said to offer more functionality than the current feature available on Android phones: a short bar sharing a border with Google Search. Currently, when you tap on it, it only opens up the app's Home Tab.
The widget, which will be available for smartphones and tablets, is expected to offer content recommendations directly from Google TV. Just like other streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix.
Upcoming Widgets for Tablets and Older Devices
Additionally, the introduction of Widgets optimized for tablets shows Google's determination to make its products available across all device sizes. The current widget version is designed to run on the Android 13 QPR2 Beta version.
Unfortunately, it does not work on older devices just yet. On the bright side, Google is working on other widgets, such as the Contacts Widget and the Google app widget, and we may get to see all three of them released at once.
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Stay Updated on the Launch of Google TV Widget
For now, the rollout of the Google TV widget is still uncertain, but we have been assured that it will happen soon. Stay tuned to get the latest updates related to the release of the exciting Google TV widget.
Google has been working on other widgets, such as the Contacts Widget and Google App Widget, and the three widgets could launch collectively. While Google has not officially confirmed the widget's launch date, fans are excited to have Google TV directly accessible from their home screens.
The new Google TV widget is a great addition for Android users, making streaming and accessing content more convenient than ever. It may be a while before the widget is fully ready, but all signs indicate a successful launch.
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