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- TP Vision launches second generation of Philips TVs powered by Android
- All Philips TVs launching in 2015 will feature the latest version of Android TV*
- Philips TVs with Android TV combine the best of both worlds by offering access to Google Play Store and to the Philips Smart TV offering
Amsterdam, January 5th, 2015 - TP Vision is pushing on with its integration of the Android operating system into Philips TVs. Almost the entire 2015 range of Philips TVs, including Philips Smart TVs and all Philips UHD TVs, will be powered by Android TV.
First mover in Europe and Latin America
TP Vision has been dedicated to the integration of the Android operating system into Philips TVs. TP Vision has been the first company bringing TVs powered by Android to the European market. In addition, TP Vision plans to also market Philips TVs powered by Android in Latin America.
More apps, more fun
Android Lollipop fully integrates the TV platform and brings dedicated Android TV apps to the big screen. Having one software development kit (SDK) for all platforms will give developers great access to TV experience. "We want to leverage the advantage of being a pioneer member of Android's large, fast growing eco-system. It attracts a huge base of developers, who now can easily adapt their apps for different types of devices including TVs", said Albert Mombarg, Head of Smart TV at TP Vision.
Philips TVs are an integral part of the Android eco-system
All Philips TVs powered by Android TV will combine the best of two worlds: they offer direct access to Google Play store and to the broad offering on the Philips Smart TV platform, including video on demand and catch-up TV services. In addition, all Philips Smart TVs powered by Android provide access to online gaming services such as OnLive.
Improved user interface
The upcoming range of Philips Smart TVs will feature a further improved graphical user interface, which makes use of the new Android TV launcher. Combining this with reworked designs and great processing power will provide a first-class, fluent and convenient user experience on Philips Smart TVs.
Great picture quality and Ambilight
TP Vision sees the integration of Android into Philips Smart TVs as another great asset for their highly-valued TVs: "By combining superb picture quality in both
FHD and UHD, our unique Ambilight lighting technology, great design and the power of Android TV we are putting together a truly sophisticated TV offering for our Philips TV customers," said Nico Vernieuwe, Chief Commercial Officer TP Vision.
* excluding promotional TVs; availability of Philips Android TV sets is country dependent.
About TP Vision
TP Vision is a dedicated TV player in the world of visual digital entertainment. TP Vision concentrates on developing, manufacturing and marketing Philips branded TV sets in Europe, Russia, Middle East, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and selected countries in Asia-Pacific. We do this by combining our design expertise and innovative Philips TV heritage with the operational excellence, flexibility and speed of TPV Technology. With these combined strengths, we bring high-quality TV sets to the market: smart and easy to use with sophisticated styling. We believe in creating products that offer a superior TV experience for consumers. With Philips TVs, TP Vision is a global leader in the hospitality market. TP Vision is the exclusive brand licensee of Philips TVs for the above listed countries. The TV Company is 100% owned by TPV, the world's leading monitor and LCD TV manufacturer, selling and marketing Philips branded TVs in China. The TPV Group has been able to drive its growth over the years by leveraging its economies of scale and core competencies in R&D, manufacturing, logistic efficiency and quality. TP Vision employs close to 2,000 people in several locations around the globe.
