{
  "id": 13777424,
  "title": "Sideloading these 4 apps on my Google TV fixed everything Google got wrong",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/sideloading-these-4-apps-on-my-google-tv-fixed-everything-google-got",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/sideloading-these-apps-on-my-google-tv-fixed-everything-google-got-wrong/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A user of a TCL Mini-LED TV reported using the device's 4K 120Hz screen primarily for PC and PS5 gaming before beginning to use Google TV apps for watching self-hosted media, according to XDA Developers.\n\nAndroid Authority noted that the date-based structure used by Google Photos and certain on-device galleries can make locating specific media, such as a 2023 photo, difficult due to the presence of old screenshots and expired QR codes. The outlet suggested that a cleaner timeline could make searching easier and reduce pressure on Google Photos storage.\n\nRegarding Android app monetization, Dev.to stated that Google Play's payments policy generally requires the use of Google Play's billing system for in-app purchases of digital goods and services, such as subscriptions or extra capabilities, unless a specific policy allowance applies.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dev.to",
        "title": "Google Play Billing for Android apps that sell digital features",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/google-play-billing-for-android-apps-that-sell-digital-features",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:46:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "I deleted these Google apps for third-party options; my Pixel phone finally runs faster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/i-deleted-these-google-apps-for-third-party-options-my-pixel-phone",
        "published": "2026-10-11T17:00:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}