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A second leak of the Honeycomb build for the Logitech Revue indicates that things are coming along nicely: it appears that the beta bugs have been worked out and Netflix functionality is back (hallelujah!). Word is that it runs better, too, and users have reported that Google TV specific apps are finally hitting the Android Market. Looks like things are finally on track such that the next “leak” may be official. Stay tuned for more details as we move ever closer to Honeycomb’s release!
[via slashgear]
In a large scale challenge to developers on Monday, Google has released a preview of the Google TV add-on for the Android Software Development Kit. With the formal release of the Honeycomb update growing ever closer, Google invites developers to build new Android Apps for TV, optimize existing apps for TV and distribute it all through the Android Market: give them the tools and they will develop!
The add-on doesn’t contain all of Google TV’s features, but it is enough to enable developers to emulate Google TV and build apps using standard Android Software Development Kit tools. Using the add-on, developers can test their apps to determine if they would be a good fit for TV or whether they will require fixes to establish compatibility. Google is also publishing user interface guidelines to help with tough topics such as designing apps that work well across multiple devices and how Google TV UI elements differ from other Android devices.
Google is releasing this add on early in the hopes of inspiring developers interested in adding to the limited Google TV listings of compatible apps. The move is unsurprising to those who switched to the leaked beta version of Honeycomb and found little app compatibility to speak of: the fact is that Honeycomb on Google TV will be a huge disappointment if more offerings aren’t added soon. We will keep our fingers crossed that some worthy parties will rise to the challenge!
[via googletv.blogspot.com]
It’s an old and far too familiar tale: parent’s struggling to peel their kids away from the TV to read. Well, thanks to Google TV and a application called MeeGenius!, they might not have to anymore. MeeGenius! turns your Google TV into a book, with pictures, narration, and highlighted text. By bringing both classic and modern stories to life on the television, it promotes early reading skills such as word recognition, all while combining entertainment and education. Word is that it has its issues, but the educational possibilities that it drives at are undeniably exciting. If you’ve got early readers or even very young toddlers, you’re going to want to keep your eye on this one.
[via googletv.blogspot.com]
Google I/O is still a few months away, but we’re already starting to get notice of some of the events and sessions that will be happening at this year’s event. One of these events, currently being hosted by Andres Ferrate and Daniels Lee, is titled “Building Web Apps for Google TV” and will focus on building web apps using HTML5 and Flash.
Now, this does not make any mention of the development of Android apps for Google TV, which is puzzling seeing as we are (supposedly) getting the Android Market later this year. Perhaps this session will be amended to include a discussion about Android apps, or perhaps an entirely new session will be announced dedicated to developing Android apps for Google TV. You can find a full list of the currently announced Google I/O 2011 sessions here.
[via AC]
We know that the Android Market is (hopefully) dropping for Google TV this year, and now there’s some new evidence which may confirm this. One observant developer noticed that a recent Android Market server update now includes a filtering option which checks whether or not an app needs a touchscreen or not.
Google has yet to comment as to whether or not this update pertains to Google TV, but I think the theory has some definite logic behind it. Obviously a Google TV device like the Logitech Revue does not have a touchscreen, which is causing some to believe that this update is in fact Google TV related. Only time will tell, so stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
[via ReadWriteWeb]
GTVhacker has posted instructions on how to hack a Logitech Revue to run the Android Market. The hack is seemingly complicated, and requires both software and physical hardware modifications of an unpatched Logitech Revue. Even after the hack most applications do not function properly, and the amount of work required for this hack is likely not worth the risk.
Via [Talk Android]
So, Google TV fans, the year 2011 is now here. Who has some New Year’s resolutions? I know I do, and a lot of you out there probably do, too. Thankfully, the marketing team over at Google has some pointers on how to keep those resolutions – with the help of Google TV. The article sums up how Google TV can help you better yourself this year by:
- Picking up a musical instrument
- Learning a foreign language
- Get in some daily exercise, including fitness and yoga
There’s some great pointers to get you started in your new year’s list, so be sure to hit up the source link below to find out how. If you’ve got Google TV, this can be a great resource. If you don’t, however, why not make it part of your resolution list to get hooked up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
[via googletv]
In coordination with the Google TV software update which was announced earlier today, Google has announced the release of their own mobile app for controlling Google TV remotely. The software looks pretty similar to the Logitech Harmony remote app, although Google has built Voice Search right into the app.
You are free to scan the QR code below on your Android phone (support for other platforms like iOS will come later) or search the Android Market to install the app, but until your Google TV receives the new update, the app will not find and connect to your device. We are still waiting on our update, so once we get it we’ll go ahead and write up a more detailed post about Google’s new mobile app for Google TV, so stay tuned. Also, in case you missed it, hit up after the break for the video demo of the app.
Reports are coming in that Netflix for Google TV has received a much needed facelift, and that some people are already starting to see the update. One of my biggest complaints about Netflix on Google TV has been the fact that you need to use Netflix in Chrome to add content to your instant queue. However, with the new update (as you can see above) you can view suggestions, new arrivals, genres, navigate your instant queue, and (hallelujah) search!
Continue reading after the break to watch a video of the (supposed) new version of the Google TV Netflix application. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go sit and wait for the update to land on my Revue.
The Logitech Harmony app is a pretty nifty way to control a Logitech Revue, but using that app on a Samsung Galaxy Tab is even cooler. Our pal John over at Droid Dog has posted a nice little video showing off the Harmony app on his Galaxy Tab, which works beautifully. Check out the video after the break, and perhaps next up he’ll show off the YouTube Remote?
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