What's planned for Android TV in 2019 : Far-Field Microphone, fast updates with Treble, etc

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Found this very interesting talk hosted by Accedo with a panel of experts from Google, Amino and ThinkAnalytics.

What's most interesting is what's said by Mark Seidenfeld, Head of Android TV Business Development, APAC. So the talk is mostly about the operator side of Android TV.

Compared to 2017, price to launch a STB for an operator is now 60% less expensive. https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=6m50s
If you've chosen to launch an IP only device, once you've agreed on the STB design, it's only a mater of 4 to 6 weeks for certification and shipping. https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=7m52s
How the Google Assistant on Android TV can help operators. https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=11m40s
In 2019 Far-field microphones on the STB now, and not needed on the remote anymore. https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=14m18s
Treble on Android TV (much faster updates). December 15, any new STB should be certified on P (9.0) https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=21m30s
Talk about the webcam compatibility on Android P https://youtu.be/TXALZuTHZyM?t=23m10s

sibb0r

Glad to hear Google continue to expand and support the ATV platform.

Now I just want a new Pixel Player.

TheRealSilverBlade

I want more options for Android TV devices.

All we have are the nVidia Shield, which is pricey, and the Mi Box. Nothing else. We need more.

adrianhughes1998

I think the issue is manufacturers putting shit SoC in their TVs. No matter how lean android is, it ain't gonna run well if makers keep ripping off us

speakxj7

grumble they took away camera api's, just to have nvidia put it back proprietary (for tellybean), just to put it back.

much like how they took away notifications, just to put it back.

much like how they took away the app drawer, just to put it back.

too much churn.

Jasong222

What's 'stb'?

hackel

Why do they keep developing Android TV if they're not going to release a new Android TV device? My Nexus Player is really getting old...

Project treble might allow me to consider another manufacturer, but Nvidia is obscenely overpriced for a non-gamer, and it seems like the few other options are mediocre at best.