Users of open-source media player Kodi (formerly XMBC) have been waiting for release 18 (codenamed "Leia") for almost two years.
It has a massive list of changes, including Android Leanback suggestions, and support for retro gaming emulators.
Voice control: You can now search for content on Android TV with Google Assistant.
Digital rights management decryption support: Though Kodi says it's "early days," these tools help users make their subscription-based music and video services available via Kodi - which might mark a PR shift for a platform often accused of facilitating piracy.
Music library improvements: Better filtering, artist sort name, enhanced artwork, and more.
The changes make for a pretty significant overhaul, and that seems only fair considering users have been waiting a good few years (Kodi 17 came out February 2017 ).
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