Roku Inc. today announced Roku OS 7 plus a new version of its mobile app. Roku OS 7 is filled with new discovery features that give consumer more access to entertainment choices. With a major update to the Roku Feed consumers can now do the following:
- Follow movies
- Follow TV shows
- Follow actors and directors
- Receive automatic entertainment updates about pricing and availability.
- Those at college or who travel and want to stream will now be able to use the new Hotel and Dorm Connect feature for quick wireless connectivity in locations that require log-in credentials to access the network.
Roku is also releasing a major update to the free Roku Mobile App for iOS and Android making it easier for consumers to access key features including Roku Search, Roku Feed, Remote Control and Play on Roku. Now, with just the tap of the screen, consumers can instantly access Voice Search, view and add to Roku Feed, launch Play on Roku to display their photos and videos on the big screen and much more. Similar to the Roku Home Screen, the Roku Mobile App also displays notifications to make consumers aware of new updates in the Roku Feed. “Pinch to zoom” capabilities let consumers view every detail of their personal photos.
Roku OS 7 will be rolled out to current-generation Roku players and Roku TVs beginning in mid-October.
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Roku Unveils Roku OS 7 and New Mobile App
Roku Inc. today announced Roku OS 7 plus a new version of its mobile app. Roku OS 7 is filled with new discovery features that give consumer more access to entertainment choices. With a major update to the Roku Feed consumers can now do the following:
Roku is also releasing a major update to the free Roku Mobile App for iOS and Android making it easier for consumers to access key features including Roku Search, Roku Feed, Remote Control and Play on Roku. Now, with just the tap of the screen, consumers can instantly access Voice Search, view and add to Roku Feed, launch Play on Roku to display their photos and videos on the big screen and much more. Similar to the Roku Home Screen, the Roku Mobile App also displays notifications to make consumers aware of new updates in the Roku Feed. “Pinch to zoom” capabilities let consumers view every detail of their personal photos.
Roku OS 7 will be rolled out to current-generation Roku players and Roku TVs beginning in mid-October.
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