Nvidia has put out another Nvidia Shield update which will apply to all Shield devices, even the oldest models from 2015. This update moves the operating system of the Nvidia Shield to Android 11, which comes with a wide array of improved features. Nvidia has been diligent in supporting its Shield by putting out major updates annually. Due to this, even the original Nvidia Shield which ran Android 5 is still compatible with modern devices.
The TV streaming device will now work primarily with Gboard from Google, which is more accessible to impaired users due to its variety of accessibility features. The device's subscription service, GeForce Now, has also received various improvements including the ability to stream video and game content in 4K directly to a TV for the price of $198 annually.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Updated TV Streaming Devices
- Nvidia's Shield update offers new features for older models, presenting opportunities for other streaming device makers to compete with software upgrades.
- Accessibility Features
- Google's Gboard integration on Nvidia Shield provides an opportunity for device makers to prioritize accessibility in their user interfaces.
- Improved Streaming Services
- Nvidia's upgrades to GeForce Now present opportunities for streaming service providers to offer higher quality content at an annual subscription rate.
Sectors Adopting This
- Streaming Device Manufacturing
- Companies that manufacture TV streaming devices have an opportunity to improve their devices through major software updates and accessibility features.
- Technology and Accessibility Services
- Technology and accessibility service providers can benefit from offering their services to TV streaming device manufacturers looking to improve the accessibility features of their products.
- Content Streaming Services
- Content streaming service providers can explore opportunities to offer high-quality content at an affordable annual subscription rate like Nvidia's GeForce Now.
