In this episode, I go over the new 5.2.1.2 software update for the 1st-gen Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I also talk about new features of the Downloader app for easy sideloading. I then do a comparison of the new 2017 NVIDIA Shield TV and the Fire TV. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience.

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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com

Recorded January 27th 2017

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Software update 5.2.1.2 begins rolling out to 1st-gen Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks

Downloader app v1.1.0 update for Fire TV adds file manager, settings, and more

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