NVIDIA today announced The Shield Software Experience Upgrade 8.0. The update takes the system software to the latest Android TV operating system along with all the current Android security updates. SHIELD is the first Android TV device to upgrade to Android 9.0 Pie!
The new update adds live TV and a new user interface from Hulu. The new Hulu app — which already offers access to thousands of shows, movies and Hulu Originals — now offers live TV with more than 60 top channels, including local sports and news.
HDR TV owners can now take advantage of a new feature called Match Content Color Space can automatically switch your display mode to deliver more accurate colors whether you’re browsing the home screen or watching your favorite movie in HDR.
Hulu isn’t the only app updated. The latest Netflix update enables Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound for audio up to 640 kbps.
Plus, Amazon Prime Video recently received a 4K cast upgrade, letting you cast your favorite Prime Video movies or TV shows from your phone to SHIELD in up to 4K resolution. The Twitch now sports a fully revamped UI, improved navigation and the ability to interact with your favorite streamer with an onscreen keyboard.
Bravo and E! and FandangoNOW have also had recent updates on for the system.
Don’t forget on the gaming from you can play any android games along with over 500 supporting the GeForce NOW feature to bring PC gaming into the living room, with new titles added regularly.
