Android TV News Site

by fleker2

Android TV lacks a lot of consumer interest, and developer interest, and I think part of that reason is a lack of press around this platform.

I think developers would be more willing to port their apps if there was more fanfare around it and an organized community that would be willing to download them.

If I was to start a news site/newsletter that focused on Android TV, apps, and games (including game reviews), who would be interested in reading? Additionally, who would be interested in contributing articles?

My idea is to offer something akin to traditional game news and magazines but focused on this platform/console.

henbone11

I certainly would. A site like the fire tv news one that exists would be great. Tutorials, news, a weekly game/app round up and perhaps a spotlight on an app and game of the week, maybe even a dev spotlight for Redditors that develop for Android TV and perhaps device spotlights. Things like this could go in a hundred different directions, so good organization of the content would be key I think. I do think that there is a market for this since sites like XDA refuse to have certain Android TV device specific forums.

chuckLTE

I'd certainly contribute whatever I could. I've also been trying to be vocal when leaving Android game reviews on the Play Store that it would be great if the developer added support for Android TV.

LTNGNX

I would read and promote an Android TV site. Android TV has what it takes to become mainstream. All it need is more people to become interested about the platform, so developers will get more interested on pleasing such people.

ronniecross

I got my Nexus Player last week, after months of debating whether I should even bother. The main reason is that, aside from this page (which in the UK shows only 27 apps) I had no idea what apps were available on it. I eventually bit the bullet and bought it after months of that page not updating, and realizing that there must be more.

So yeah, I'd read it, and providing it gave some insight to potential owners of the NP as to what it's capable of, I'd probably have used the site to decide on whether to purchase it sooner.

P.S. Happy NP user here :-)

joeysdad

There is a fairly active G+ group also. You may want to post there for support too. I love the idea and would be willing to contribute.

ChrebetEighty

I would definitely read it. I currently have a custom 'Android TV' curated section on Flipboard, but it's usually 5 articles about the same news once a week.

I also skim the Android TV community on google plus, they usually have some good tid bits of info every now and then.

EDIT: Link to g+ community.

l3rian

I agree with you whole heartedly! I was just thinking the same thing. I have no prior writing experience, but I love my Nexus Player. I would be willing to contribute if you need someone. Android TV is so close to being the cord cutters dream, I wish we could push it over the edge.