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Update October 10, 2025: Google has added six more free channels to its Freeplay offering. Summary: Google TV’s Freeplay is a group of hundreds of free channels that are streaming 24/7. These are ...

Google is removing the option to purchase or rent movies and TV shows from Google TV across all platforms. Purchases will only be available through the YouTube app or YouTube on the web going forward.

Google TV streaming devices will be required to have a “Free TV” or “Live TV” button on their remotes that opens up the Live tab where you can watch free, ad-supported TV channels via Google TV ...

One of the biggest pushes on Google TV right now is the availability of free channels, and now they’re getting a new name. Google TV “Freeplay.” Present on the new Google TV Streamer, the free ...

Google has now removed the ability to purchase or rent movies and TV shows through its Google TV interface. Thankfully, everything you've previously purchased will remain available on Google TV and ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from Google. Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google TV users are reportedly encountering issues with purchasing certain movies, ...