# ‘Improved performance, shorter start times’: Google TV is finally getting a key technical upgrade to catch up to Apple TV 4K

> 64-bit Google TV apps should deliver smoother, faster performance Developers told to prepare for "upcoming" Google TV/Android TV devices Target date is August 2026 Google has asked app developers to prepare for…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/improved-performance-shorter-start-times-google-tv-is-finally-getting-a-key-technical-upgrade-to-catch-up-to-apple-tv-4k?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68a86383716821128ea5dc63)
- **Published:** 2025-08-22
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #google #apple #performance #android #apps #developers #prepare #august
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