Technology • Jul 03, 2025

Google updates Android TV homescreen with promoted content

Android TV just got a little fresher—Google is rolling out new homescreen sections like "Top Selling Movies," "Popular Movies and Shows," and "Trending on Google" right in your "Play Next" row.
It's a move that makes Android TV feel more like Google TV, helping you spot trending picks faster.

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Update is rolling out on devices running Android 9.0

These features have shown up on devices running Android 9.0, so it looks like the update is happening behind the scenes—no need to download anything extra.
Even as Google TV grows, Android TV still runs on lots of older TVs, and with regular updates (the last one was in May), Google's showing it hasn't forgotten about those users.