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 ...
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Amazon tells us what we already knew: It ditched Android because of piracy (Update: Amazon's statement)

Amazon has revealed it created a new OS for its Fire TV Stick 4K Select to counter piracy. The new Vega OS prevents users from installing unauthorized apps on their TV Sticks. While Fire TV OS has ...
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Amazon's Vega OS Replaces Android on Fire TV, Blocks Sideloading

For years, Amazon’s Fire TV platform has secretly relied on Google‘s Android operating system. While the interface looked completely different—a heavily customized version designed solely for Amazon‘s ...
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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 ...