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Google TV is an operating system provided on many new internet enabled TVs, as well as some set top boxes. Google TV runs a variant of the Android operating system, enjoying some of the more advanced features that it provides.
You can get a Google TV from a variety of manufacturers here
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LicenseProprietary on top of Android TV
Based OnAndroid Open Source Project (AOSP)
Default Desktop EnvironmentGoogleTV Launcher
Init-SystemAndroid init
Package ManagerAPK, Google Play Store
OS FamilyLinux (AOSP-based)
OriginUSA
Main Usageset top box, casual game console
Official Supported Architecturessince NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64
DeveloperGoogle
Available Onmultiple devices
Pros
Pro Extensible With Apps
Being build on the android operating system, the Google TV also has access to the Google Play app store eco system, meaning that any android app can be easily adapted for the Google TV, including direct apps from media providers and games.
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See Product Page for "Google TV"