Honeycomb Update for Google TV getting Closer, Preview SDK Now Available

Posted by + on August 22, 2011, filed in: Developers, Google TV, Hardware, News, Software, Tools

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We saw the leaked build that was worked on an then released to the masses. It was nice to see the screen shots, but with Netflix not working, video playback still failing and no market apps available just yet, I couldn’t bring my self to update. The update was said to be rolling out to devices, particularly the Logitech Revue, by the end of summer. Here we sit with only a few weeks left and still have not seen an official update announced. This isn’t all that surprising, but still very frustrating. If the dates or time frame has changed, just let us know.

There is some hope on the horizon though. According to the Google TV Blog they have just released the a preview of the Google TV Add-on for the Android SDK. This will ultimately help developers start to port their apps and even create new ones aimed directly at support for how users interact with their Google TV.

The more developers that jump on board in the early stages have a better chance of survival on the big screen. Especially since the leaked update is floating around and is installed. If any developers take advantage of the new preview and make their app run on the Google TV, please let us know so we can share it. There are enough hacked users out there that would be happy to see if it works or not.

If you are interested in getting started on bringing your apps to the big screen, or just want to give it a shot, please go check out the Google TV Blog for further information, or just jump right to the Google TV Add-on and get going. We all look forward to what you can get running on a 50″ screen with a full key board at your disposal.

Source: Google TV Blog

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Time for an update. I am the proud father of three, 2, 8, and 11. I finally just moved up from the Samsung Vibrant to the Samsung Galaxy S III...... Let me tell you, it is mind blowing. I love Android, I love tech and I love my family. Not in that order though. I work to hard, play even harder and take care of all that are around me when I can.
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