Google TV adds audio descriptions to movies

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The latest update to Google TV makes the service more accessible to those who are blind or have low vision. There are now audio descriptions that narrate live visual information as they happen. The app has curated a list of movies with audio descriptions on the app. Just press the Google Assistant button and say, "Search audio description movies" to start exploring.

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Google TV's personalized profiles get delayed

We've been waiting for Google TV to roll out profiles for multiple users. It was expected to come out last month, but, unfortunately, it looks like the feature will be delayed. Google spokesperson Ivy Hunt informed The Verge that it will start rolling out "in the coming months." It isn't ideal, we admit, but it is out of our hands. Here is the heads up that you'll have to wait a bit more to separate your watchlists on the platform.

Google TV plans to bring user profiles next month to Chromecast, Sony and TCL TVs

Google TV is also getting a significant and essential upgrade. The app is getting user profiles next month. This is essential for personalized recommendations, which was tough before, given there weren't personal profiles on the platform. Profiles on Google TV will apply to all Google accounts on the device, with each profile showing its watchlist, recommendations, and Google Assistant queries. Downloaded apps and app logins will also sync across all profiles. This feature will come to Google's Chromecast and televisions from Sony and TCL.

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Google TV app rolls out in Canada and 13 other countries

If you were waiting for the replacement of the Google Play Movies & TV app, your time has finally come. Google is rolling out the Google TV app in Canada and 13 other countries. It's now much easier to see the shows and films you're watching on different streaming services. And when you save movies and shows to your watchlist when searching on Google, these will show up in the app.

Google TV's rollout means you can use the app as a remote for your Chromecast with Google TV or other Android TV-powered devices. That will make it easier for you to navigate the interface of your Android TV and do things like inputting your passwords using your phone's keyboard instead of having to do so on your TV screen. Android 11 and 12 devices will also get an option to add a remote tile to your phone's quick settings for easier access. If it hasn't made its way to you yet, the rollout period is happening "over the next few weeks."

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