Google has been continuously updating its TV app over the past two years since its launch, but these updates usually add more features or improve device integration.
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Now, the company is finally addressing the overall performance, as the search engine giant has just released a Google TV update that includes a number of stability, performance, and UI fixes. This is good news for those who rely on the service for streaming, as lag and slow app loading, among other issues, are top complaints.
The update includes several under-the-hood improvements. Not to get too technical here, but memory requirements for certain UI elements have been drastically reduced, cache management has been overhauled, and the CPU has been optimized for Google TV devices.
The result? A smoother overall experience with less lag and faster loading apps and tabs, like the For You tab. Devices now also boot up faster and get to the home screen without stuttering or delays. And Google says streaming content should be “more stable” and “slightly faster.”