I gave up my Apple TV for the Google TV Streamer. Here’s why I’m going back

Joe Maring / Android Authority The streaming landscape in 2025 is, to put it nicely, a mess. There are dozens of streaming services to choose from, each with its own changing content libraries, ever-increasing prices, and fun new password-sharing restrictions. It’s a horrible and confusing environment, and there’s no sign of it getting better soon. In addition to streaming services, there’s another element to consider: streaming hardware. Today, you have ample choices available from Roku, Amazon, Walmart, NVIDIA, Google, and Apple. For the last few years, the Apple TV 4K has been my streamer of choice. It’s expensive, yes, but it’s also virtually flawless — offering excellent performance, high-end hardware, and a wonderful software experience. The Apple TV 4K has been the gold standard of streaming devices for a while now, but last fall, Google finally released a proper competitor in the form of the Google TV Streamer. Scott sang its praises in Android Authority‘s full review, and R ... Read full article.