AMAZON has made major changes to Fire TV Stick to make it easier to find free content.
This feature is available on both Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, including the latest 4k Max Stick.
The US company introduces ‘transparency’ that makes it clear whether a particular TV show or movie that a user searches for or is recommended to them is included in a subscription package or is video on demand. Did.
This information can be found on the show or movie’s mini-details page, which provides more information about the title.
New indicators appear below a show or TV title and above the summary to show whether it’s included in a subscription, available for free with ad options, or a rental or purchase-only option will be done. .
Other improvements have also been made.
In addition to improved transparency, Amazon has also made several upgrades to other areas of the user interface.
A new top results row is added to display the five most likely results when searching.
So when you search for comedy movies, you’ll get five recommendations based on a combination of your viewing history, your search history, and what’s popular or currently trending.
The “Continue Watching” line has also been expanded.
When it launched last year, it included content from a variety of streaming apps, including Prime Video, Freevee, MGM Plus, Max, and STARZ.
Now, Hulu and Tubi have been added to the list, with Amazon and Disney Plus also announcing their arrival soon.
Another new feature is a browser-based virtual keyboard and remote control that lets you input and control your TV from your phone.
Every time the on-screen keyboard appears, you’ll also see a QR code that you can use to bring up the browser-based keyboard on your phone.
Where to buy Fire TV Stick
Fire TV Stick makes it easy to add streaming to your old TV. It is manufactured by Amazon, but can be purchased from various shops.
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This feature is similar to what Apple TV 4K does when used with an iPhone, making text entry much faster.
Meanwhile, Amazon Fire TV Stick users have six “amazing apps” that let them stream “tons of content” for free, including popular movies.
Amazon Fire TV Stick users can also try out lesser-known apps and get free content.
We will explain the differences between Fire TV Stick Lite and Fire TV Stick.
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