Unexpectedly: NVIDIA Shield TV Box May Get Android 11 Update
It has been reported on the net that NVIDIA may update its six-year-old TV box to Android 11.
What is known
Insider @AndroidTV_Rumor noticed a device in the database Google Play Console with a new version of the OS. Consequently, the company is already testing the system. Unfortunately, there are no exact dates for the release of the firmware yet.
I guess @NVIDIASHIELD update to #AndroidTV 11 is near!
- Android TV Guide (@AndroidTV_Rumor) December 8, 2021
All the models (except darcy) are showing as compatible with 11 in the Google Play Console. Just check how many updates the 2015 model received! pic.twitter.com/zKnWb4iWSS
WITH updating NVIDIA Shield TV software will receive support for one-time permissions for applications, program search via Google Assistant, Auto Low Latency Mode, improved Gboard TV keyboard and more.
Recall, NVIDIA Shield TV was released in 2015. The device supports 4K content playback, 3 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of ROM (+ microSD up to 128 GB). The gadget is powered by a proprietary Tegra X1 chip.
A source: @AndroidTV_Rumor
