Even though Google had been upfront about its TV, yet a mystery kept shrouding it. Google TV’s capabilities were announced and few screenshots made their way onto the web, but we were still waiting to see an informative demo about the upcoming platform. Fortunately, Google has launched the Google TV minisite that truly reveals a bunch of details. What have we found so far? Read on
Apps are the key feature here; and will include Pandora, Chrome, Twitter, Amazon and Android Gallery, in addition to apps from the Android Market, beginning early next year.
Chief TV networks like HBO, TNT, TBS and CNN will have upmarket video portal. We assume the device will blow us out with its killer function.
Fling, play audio and video on your phone on Google TV “with the press of the button.”
YouTube is well formatted for a larger screen. We believe it’s a version of Leanback.
Google Queue is a DVR for the web. You build a list of websites, video podcasts and YouTube videos and watch them later at your convenience. Sounds good?
Browse the web or use apps while you watch TV. This means, simultaneously you can perform all these activities in different frames that will be displayed on one-single screen.
Wi-Fi enabled and therefore you receive “Over-the-air updates” as opposed to the constant Internet connection.
Google TV supports customizable homepage with shortcuts.
We think that with the right hardware partners and marketing campaign, Goggle TV will sell like hot cakes. What do you say?
[via CrunchGear]
