Roku Is Giving Users Access To Experimental Apps With Roku Labs
The company is also open-sourcing the operating system that powers its remotes.
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Roku will let users play with experimental apps for its home entertainment platform through a new program called Roku Labs. The program is launching with four in-development apps, and unlike other beta programs like Xbox Insider, it can be accessed by any Roku owner through a new Roku Labs tile directly on the Roku home screen.
The new experimental apps include Backdrops Studio, which lets users customize their Roku's background with art and images; Roku Immerse, a new way to set custom screensavers; Roku Weather, a dedicated weather app; and Roku Stocks, a built-in stock tracker. Roku says users who experiment with the apps will be able to offer feedback and directly influence their future development.
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