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In the Beginning

In the Beginning
Written By
Clint Boulton
Clint Boulton
Oct 28, 2011
2 minute read
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In the Beginning

1

Here is the original Google TV interface. This is the same interface we at eWEEK have been seeing for most of the year.


The New Look

2

This is the redesigned Google TV home screen.


Old Google TV Apps

3

The original Google TV apps screen. We got used to it, but it could have been better.


New Google TV Apps

4

This is the refreshed Google TV Apps screen, which offers a smartphone/tablet palette from which users may access their favorite apps.


5

This is what original search app looked like.


Search 2.0

6

The new Google TV Search shows users content from more than just TV sources.


Playing Movies

7

This is the Google TV “TV & Movies” app. Think YouTube Movies, but streamed via your TV rather than on your computer.


TV Programming Menu

8

This is what the TV show menu looks like on the TV & Movies app.


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Pivot to Play Feature

9

One of the cool features of the first Google TV was the ability to minimize a TV program while searching other content. This Pivot to Play feature lets users preview other videos and content while continuing to watch the same program.


Meet the New YouTube

10

The new YouTube app has a menu right in your face, allowing users to discover, search and play video clips and movies.


TV Music App

11

The Google TV Music app lets users organize and listen to favorite music.


Organize Photos on Google TV

12

Users can also organize their photos with the updated UI.


Access Android Market

13

Google TV’s Android Market has been refreshed to offer Google TV-tailored apps, such as Pandora, CNBC, Flixster and others.

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