Google TV hasn’t precisely been the stunning success that some, including those in Google, predicted it would be. Reasons cited for that failure have been varied, and have included the expansion of services like Netflix and the high price of hardware. However, one of the reasons most experts agree on is the sometimes sloppy construction of the Google TV software. Multiple sources have now stated that Google may be merging the Google TV project with the upcoming Android OS 2.4 (Ice Cream / Ice Cream Sandwich).
If Google TV is wrapped into the Android OS project, then it would certainly get more community spotlight and would receive a more powerful dedicated team of developers. However, any additional details or advantages – such as how readily Google TV might be made available on smartphones and Google tablets, or how Google TV hardware may gain access to Android Market application – is unknown. Additionally, the exact fate of current Google TV hardware is uncertain. That said, the addition of Google TV to Android 2.4 is relatively in line with other anticipated features, which primarily include media-heavy capabilities such as a revamped music player.
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