Google has added Hisense, TCL, and several other smart TV manufacturers to the Android TV family.
In addition Android TV will also come to set-top boxes from Pace, Sagemcom, Technicolor, and pay TV operators KDDI (Japan) and Telecom Italia. Existing Android TV partners include Nexus Player, Philips/TPVision, Sony, Sharp, Razer Forge TV, and Nvidia Shield.
Last week, Magine announced the release of its app for Android TV to bring the streaming service to connected TVs in Germany and Sweden.
In the US, Google has added a number of apps from broadcasters, including Showtime, HBO Now, CBS All Access, Disney Movies Anywhere, Epix, WWE and UFC. A full list of available apps for Android TV is available from the Google Play website, but offers are dependent on the country.
Current US apps include Fox News, The Weather Network, FXNOW, Fox Sports Go, Epix, Sling TV, Crackle, HGTV, Travel Channel, Food Network, Hulu, Netflix, AOL On, MLB.tv, PBS Kids, and Pluto TV.
