Google TV is a solid platform, but it's default launcher is slow and bloated. A simple launcher swap can be a huge upgrade.

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Of all the good things Google TV does, like acting as a smart home panel and offering hundreds of free streaming channels, one thing that has always bothered me is the default app launcher. I've ...

Ever since Android TV underwent its transformation to Google TV a few years ago, I have had mixed feelings about the subsequent redesign of the home screen interface. While I appreciate the more ...

Arc Launcher replaces Google TV’s ad-heavy, sluggish interface with a clean, minimal, and ad-free experience, putting apps first, including sideloaded ones, while adding useful features like ...

a person watching TV with a remote in their hand - Choreograph (konstantin Yuganov)/Getty Images There are several benefits of owning a smart TV with Android TV or Google TV platforms. It gives you ...