
The update also opens up an easy and reliable way to pair with official Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation controllers, as well as an Apple TV remote. Google and NVIDIA are also offering users a way to customize privacy across apps using the “only this time” option to grant temporary, one-time permissions. Shield TV users will surely appreciate the ability to confidently stream entertainment content at 4K HDR, and search the content using their voice. These include Gboard, VUDU, IMDB TV, and even Apple TV. The NVIDIA Shield Software Experience Upgrade 9.0 brings with it new versions of popular apps. However, the latest version of Android TV is currently available to only a handful of devices. There’s no news about Android 12 for NVIDIA Shield yet. Instead, all NVIDIA Shield TVs, including the original one which launched way back in 2015, will be upgraded straight to Android 11 from Android 9. NVIDIA never rolled out Android TV 10 citing a lack of useful features. The Shield Software Experience Upgrade 9.0 comes with the latest version of Android TV 11 for all NVIDIA Shield TVs. NVIDIA Shield, one of the most powerful and popular streaming devices, is getting a long-awaited update, but it is not Android 12.
