UPDATE: Samsung has reached us saying that their decision to produce Google TV is still under consideration. Here is the official statement.
For Samsung, the connected TV era began more than three years ago and achieved a breakthrough in 2010 with the introduction of Samsung Apps, the world’s first TV application store now available in more than 120 countries. Our success has been built on an open platform strategy through which we have partnered with diverse content and service providers via our Internet@TV service, including Google properties such as YouTube, Picasa, and Maps. Samsung is focused on delivering the most complete smart TV experience to consumers and this will guide our approach as we consider introducing new services or platforms such as with Google. A relationship with Google TV is currently under consideration but no decision has yet been reached.
For Samsung, the connected TV era began more than three years ago and achieved a breakthrough in 2010 with the introduction of Samsung Apps, the world’s first TV application store now available in more than 120 countries. Our success has been built on an open platform strategy through which we have partnered with diverse content and service providers via our Internet@TV service, including Google properties such as YouTube, Picasa, and Maps. Samsung is focused on delivering the most complete smart TV experience to consumers and this will guide our approach as we consider introducing new services or platforms such as with Google. A relationship with Google TV is currently under consideration but no decision has yet been reached.
Samsung who was working out the business feasibility for Google TV a few months back has confirmed that Android OS-based TVs could be a reality next year. Boo-Keun Yoon, head of TV business has confirmed Samsung’s intentions about unveiling Google TVs in January and will mostly be at the CES where Boo-Keun Yoon will take the stage on January 6.
Although most of the details are kept under wraps, Yoon says the company is “open” to use Intel’s chips for its TVs.
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