Why smart TVs are switching from Android OS

Android TV seems a lot less common as a smart TV OS these days. There are a few reasons why that is, and why it may not be as ...
Liliputing

Lilbits: Amazon to ditch Fire OS for smart TVs, Ubuntu 25.04 is here, Android 16 is coming, and so is Playdate Season 2

Amazon uses an Android-based operating system called Fire OS for its Amazon Fire line of tablets and Fire TV line of smart TVs. But a few years ago we learned that the company was looking to move away ...
TV Technology

Android TV Expected to Dominate Smart, CTV Market by 2030

The global installed base of Smart TVs and Connected TV (CTV) devices will reach 4.2 billion units by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2.65 billion in 2025, according to the latest report from ...
Android

Amazon Fire TVs May Replace Android with New Vega OS Soon

Amazon is reportedly set to replace its Android-based Fire TV OS with Vega OS, a new Linux-based system. The upcoming operating system, which has been in development for years, could be officially ...