If you like the Google TV suggestion-based interface, but prefer not to buy the new Chromecast to get those suggestions, there’s no need. Google has revealed an updated Android TV interface that is simpler, but should do more to help you find new content to watch. A new Discover tab offers recommendations similar to Google TV for movies, shows and live TV across all your apps and subscriptions. You will have no problems drying out.
The Home tab will remain familiar, but there is also an Apps tab with a dedicated space for starting specific services and browsing the Play Store.
The new guides are now being launched on Android TV devices in the US, Australia, Canada, France and Germany. More countries will have access in “the coming weeks,” said Google. It is not an individual recreation of Google TV, but it should provide a sample of this unified experience (not to mention more consistency), regardless of the device you are using.