Roku Starts to Roll Out a Major Update to Roku TVs & Roku Players
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Key Points:
- Roku has begun the phased rollout of its Spring software update, Roku OS 15.2, to compatible Roku TVs and streaming players, with distribution expected to take several weeks to over a month for all devices.
- The update focuses on behind-the-scenes improvements such as smoother navigation, faster app launches, enhanced video playback, and better multitasking, contributing to a more reliable streaming experience.
- Significant developer-focused enhancements include an upgraded app tracing tool based on Perfetto technology for detailed memory analysis, new CPU and processing stats access via the chanperf command, and expanded BrightScript APIs for improved app performance and security.
- Users can manually check for the update in system settings, though Roku’s gradual rollout strategy aims to monitor performance and minimize disruptions before wider deployment.
- This update reinforces Roku’s commitment to extending device longevity through software improvements, benefiting a broad range of Roku hardware including TVs from TCL and Hisense, as well as dedicated streaming players.
