Android TV 12 is officially here, but don't get too excited yet

It is currently available only to developers.

What you need to know

The first stable release of Android 12 for TV is now available.
The update brings media playback improvements, UI tweaks, security enhancements, and more.
There's no word yet on when the update will become available to users.

Nearly two months after releasing the stable version of Android 12 for phones, Google has finally announced the final release of Android 12 for TV. Google's latest platform release for TV packs a number of new features and improvements — including 4K UI support and privacy enhancements.

Google says the new customizations in Android 12 will help further improve the experience for users on TV devices. These include media playback improvements, a more refined user interface, better standards support, improvements for HDMI and tuners, as well as privacy and security enhancements.

Here's the full changelog:

Media

Avoid motion judder during playback using refresh rate switching

Certified API-accuracy for reporting display modes, HDR formats and surround sound formats

User Interface

Background blurs using RenderEffect and in WindowManager

4K UI support

Accessibility settings for font sizes

Privacy & Security

Microphone and camera indicators

Microphone and camera toggles

Device attestation via Android KeyStore API

HDMI & Tuner

Support for HDMI CEC 2.0

Tuner HAL 1.1 with DTMB support and performance improvements

Better protection model with Tuner Service

Developers with an ADT-3 device will soon receive an OTA to Android 12. The stable Android 12 for TV update can also be installed by developers using the ADT-3 developer kit or by downloading and installing system images manually from the Android Developers website.

Unfortunately, Google hasn't revealed any information on the devices that are eligible for the update or when it will start rolling out to the best Android TV devices.

Chromecast with Google TV

$40 at Best Buy $40 at Google $43 at B&H

The Chromecast with Google TV offers everything you'd expect from a modern streaming device — including support for 4K HDR streaming, smooth performance, and an excellent remote.

Source: androidcentral

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