Android TV is coming to take on Apple TV, though note, it's not really a product.
Google's David Burke was sure to point this out at Google IO, saying that this Android TV isn't a new thing. It's really more of an idea to treat TV the same as phones and tablets. To that end, Google is releasing one Android SDK for all its form factors.
Burke demonstrated Android TV, controlling a breezy, "lean-back" UI with his voice via his phone. Android Wear wearables can also control Android TV.
Gaming is also a focus of Android TV; users can tap into Google Play games and even play multiplayer games with others.
Just like Chromecast, users can cast content from their mobile device to their Android TV-enabled tube.
The Android TV section of the Google Play Store will launch in the fall. Sony, Sharp and TPVision will all make their upcoming lineups of TVs Android TV capable.
More to follow...
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