Google TV will need 2GB of RAM in new TVs and related hardware
Android TV is unchanged with a 1GB minimum spec
It won’t affect your current streamer in the short term
One of the most common criticisms of Google TV is that it isn’t always very smooth on more modestly priced televisions. That’s largely because Google’s system requirements aren’t very demanding, so a TV can meet the minimum spec with some pretty unimpressive components. That’s about to change, though, which is good news for new buyers but a possible worry for existing owners.
As Android Authority reports, Google has submitted a change to the Android open-source project regarding Google TV minimum requirements. The change says that the minimum RAM must be 2GB, which is more than the RAM in the Chromecast with Google TV.
What does this change mean for your TV or streaming device?
