Middleware and Operating System (OS) News

inext announces next-generation set-top boxes
Jul 4, 2024 – inext has announced the release of its next-generation set-top boxes: the inext TV6 and TV6 Ultra. The boxes are based on Allwinner's H618 processor with an Android 12 operating system.
News categories: inext, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Ukraine

Kabelnoord selects Zattoo for TV streaming
Jul 9, 2024 – Kabelnoord is upgrading TV streaming services for its 25,000 customers with a TV-as-a-Service solution from Zattoo. The solution includes an Android TV set-top box developed in partnership with Strong.
News categories: Zattoo, Kabelnoord, Strong, Jörg Meyer, Daan van Beek, Android TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, Netherlands, Set Top Box

PTCL deploys ZTE 4K Android TV set-top box
Jun 28, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) has provided PTCL with its Android TV-powered B866V2F set top box for deployment under the SHOQ TV Box brand name as part of PTCL's news and entertainment offering.
News categories: ZTE, PTCL, Li Guowen, Hatem Bamatraf, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Pakistan, Set Top Box

Reach of NEXTGEN TV HDR tops 70 million homes in the U.S.
Jun 13, 2024 – U.S. broadcasters are launching new interactive services and enhanced picture and sound quality with NEXTGEN TV, now that three-quarters of households have access to NEXTGEN TV signals.
News categories: Pearl TV, RUN3TV, Anne Schelle, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, USA, UX

MyRepublic deploys Android TV set-top boxes from ZTE
May 31, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK / 000063.SZ) has announced that MyRepublic has deployed ZTE's B866V2FA Android TV set-top boxes as part of its OTT ATV service in Indonesia.
News categories: ZTE, MyRepublic, Wu Xin, Hendra Gunawan, Android TV, Digital TV, Indonesia, IPTV, Set Top Box

ZTE launches soundbar STB powered by Android TV
May 30, 2024 – ZTE (0763.HK/000063.SZ) unveiled a soundbar set-top box (STB) powered by Android TV at BroadcastAsia 2024. The STB also integrates Dolby Atmos immersive audio technology.
News categories: ZTE, Dolby, Android TV, Asia, BroadcastAsia, Digital TV, Set Top Box, UX

Vantiva RDK device shipments exceed 125 million
May 13, 2024 – Vantiva (Paris: VANTI) has shipped more than 125 million RDK-based CPE products since 2012. The milestone includes both RDK-Broadband and RDK-Video shipments.
News categories: Vantiva, RDK Management, Leopold Diouf, Jason Briggs, CPE, Digital TV, RDK, Set Top Box, Worldwide

Freely streaming service launches in the UK
Apr 30, 2024 – Everyone TV's new streaming service Freely has launched. Backed by BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, Freely is available through the next generation of smart TVs now on sale in UK stores and online.
News categories: Everyone TV, Xperi, Hisense, Freely, Kieran Clifton, Martin Goswami, Grace Boswood, James Tatam, Gabriel Cosgrave, Digital TV, Middleware, Smart TV, Streaming, Terrestrial, TV OS, UK, UX

Vantiva has shipped 22 million Android TV set-top boxes
Apr 16, 2024 – Vantiva (Paris: VANTI) has announced that it has sold 22 million Android TV set-top boxes to date. The company had a 25% market share as of the end of 2023 according to the latest Omdia STB report.
News categories: Vantiva, Google, Leopold Diouf, Shalini Govil-Pai, Android TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Worldwide