Netflix is making picture quality better, but not for everyone

by dbadmin | Mar 25, 2025 | Netflix, News, Streaming

Credit: Netflix Netflix is adding support for HDR10+ streaming. An HDR10+ compatible device and a Netflix Premium subscription is needed. You’ll also need to enable the HDR toggle and the content will need to be available in the format. Nearly a decade ago, Netflix...

Google TV app may be getting a blue makeover and fresh features (APK teardown)

by dbadmin | Mar 24, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google TV, News, Streaming

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The Google TV app seems to be preparing some design tweaks and new functions. The most noticeable update is a shift in the app’s color palette from gray to blue and darker blacks. Search in Google TV is also possibly getting...

Plex follows Netflix and everyone else by raising prices

by dbadmin | Mar 19, 2025 | News, Plex, Streaming

Plex Pass prices will be more expensive starting on April 29, 2025. The new prices will be $6.99/month, $69.99/year, and $249.99/lifetime. The price bump will not apply if you have an existing lifetime subscription or purchase the lifetime plan before the deadline. As...

Sonos is ditching ‘Pinewood,’ the $400 Android TV streaming box no one asked for

by dbadmin | Mar 13, 2025 | Android TV, News, Sonos, Streaming

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Sonos has canceled Pinewood, an Android TV streaming box that was expected to cost a whopping $400. The streaming device was expected to launch later this year and was deep into development, with beta testing reportedly...

I need five different apps to watch the NWSL this year, and I hate it

by dbadmin | Mar 8, 2025 | Amazon Prime Video, ESPN Plus, Features, Paramount Plus, Sports Apps, Streaming

The team here at Android Authority is full of soccer fans, and we follow leagues worldwide. Sometimes, there’s overlap, like Ollie Cragg and myself commiserating over Chelsea FC’s constant turmoil, and other times, there’s quiet gloating when Rita’s Real Madrid scores...

Deals: All Amazon Fire TV streaming devices are on sale!

by dbadmin | Mar 1, 2025 | Amazon, Amazon Fire TV, Deals, News, Smart TV, Streaming

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you have a TV with no smart features, or simply don’t like the smart TV OS it comes with, a good way to upgrade your streaming setup is to get a smart TV streaming device. Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks and boxes are among...