When it comes to operating systems, the software powering smart TVs adoesn’t get a lot of attention. Your phone, watch or tablet tend to get annual updates, compared tothe best Android smart TVs, which might see semi-regular security patches at best.
According to a report from Android Authority, Google plans to add some regularity to updates for its TV software, with a move toa biannual cycle for Android TV operating system updates. That means any new major versions of the Android TV OS will launch every two years.
Most people buy new TVs every five to 10 years with the purchase usually based on specs like price and screen size. As such, TVs don’t necessarily need updates as often as smartphones which tend to see shorter upgrade windows of two to four years.
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