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NVIDIA says no Android TV 10 for SHIELD TV

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Aug 27, 2021, 7:16 PM

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NVIDIA says no Android TV 10 for SHIELD TV

NVIDIA religiously supported SHIELD TV since the first model was launched six years ago. However, if you were expecting to get Android TV 10 before the next major iteration, you’ll be disappointed to learn that NVIDIA has no plans to deliver such an update.

That’s not to say that the SHIELD TV won’t continue to get new updates on a regular basis, it’s just that it will not receive the Android TV 10 for good reasons apparently. In a post on its forums (via 9to5google), NVIDIA explains that there were too few benefits for SHIELD TV users to justify an Android 10 TV update:

Android 10 was a no-op for android TV, so we decided to skip it as the effort was large and there was essential no impact to end users other than the version string changing.

The NVIDIA rep went on to say that while his company doesn’t talk about roadmaps anymore, they can confirm there’s still a lot of development going into SHIELD TV. If you’ve got one or plan to buy it in the future, it looks like NVIDIA will continue to support its Android TV box in the years to come, so it feels like the SHIELD TV is a really good investment nowadays.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.