1 week Ago By Jamie Harris
CHANNEL 4 has finally launched its streaming app on a popular device used by millions after years of outcry from viewers. The broadcaster has been missing from Google TV, making it tricky for viewers to watch shows on-demand from a number of common gadgets. Advertisement 2 Telly fans can catch up on favourites like Gogglebox Credit: Channel 4 2 Google recently released a new TV streamer Credit: Google It remained missing from the Chromecast replacement, the Google TV Streamer , when the new kit was unveiled over the summer.
But Channel 4 has now launched on Google TV. Users noticed it had quietly started to appear on the platform's search a few weeks ago. Channel 4 told The Sun its app is available on Chromecast with Google TV and the new Google TV Streamer today.
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Much like existing Channel 4 apps on mobile and Fire Stick, viewers can access the broadcaster's library of catch up shows and box sets. Advertisement Most read in Tech SNOW HO HO Ten days of snow on way as weather maps reveal Scots set for Christmas blizzards GER KIDDING Tottenham fans blast ex-Spurs star as he's spotted wildly celebrating Gers goal NO BIG DEAL Schmeichel's blunt two-word reply when asked about extending his Hoops deal Highlights Rangers 1 Spurs 1 Gers left ruing Forster save after Kulusevski earns point for Postecolgou But live streams of all their channels are missing for the moment - those are expected to be added in 2025. "With our app’s availability on Google TV we’re giving more viewers more ways to watch," said Karla Berry, Head of Distribution & Partnerships at Channel 4.
Tim Cook urges fans to try Apple Vision Pro headset for free with 'incredible' demo – his trick to beat the queues "Today’s launch also opens up further commercial opportunities for Channel 4 by enhancing the audience we can reach with tailored advertising. "Over the coming months viewers can expect to see us continue to enhance our streaming presence across multiple platforms." Advertisement The move comes as Channel 4 boosts its focus on digital, becoming the first UK broadcaster to launch a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro .
The Sun's tech editor Sean Keach tried out the headset – read our Apple Vision Pro review – and said it was "better than being at the cinema". His review concluded: "Wearing the Apple Vision Pro feels like you're trying a gadget that won't exist for another 10 years. "But it does exist, and it's extremely cool – if you have have the requisite dosh.
" Advertisement The problem for Apple and its fans is that the headset costs a mammoth £3,499 in the UK (and $3,499 in the US), which prices out most buyers. Read more on the Scottish Sun SAINT NICK Christmas Grinch caught stealing wreath on Ring doorbell cam at Scots flat SNOW HO HO Ten days of snow on way as weather maps reveal Scots set for Christmas blizzards But rumours suggest that Apple may be working on a cheaper model behind closed doors – although there's no official confirmation of that. For now, you'll need to fork out for a headset – or try one for free at an Apple Store.
Apple Vision Pro tech specs – the geeky stats The hardware details you're looking for...
Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Display: Micro OLED 3D display system (23 million pixels) Refresh Rates: 90Hz / 96Hz / 100Hz Processor: 8-core M2 CPU (with 10-core GPU) + R1 coprocessor Camera: Stereoscopic 3D main camera system Spatial photo and video capture 18 mm, ƒ/2.00 aperture 6.5 stereo megapixels Sensors: Two high‐resolution main cameras Six world‐facing tracking cameras Four eye‐tracking cameras TrueDepth camera LiDAR Scanner Four inertial measurement units (IMUs) Flicker sensor Ambient light sensor Audio: Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking Personalized Spatial Audio and audio ray tracing Six‐mic array with directional beamforming Supports H2‐to‐H2 ultra‐low‐latency connection to AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‐C) Battery: Up to 2 hours of general use / 2.
5 hours of video watching Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3 Input: Hands Eyes Voice Supported Input Accessories : Keyboards Trackpads Game controllers Weight: 600 to 650 grams (21.2 to 22.
9 ounces).
