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King of streams: Roku beats Amazon, Google, and Apple combined

More consumers are using a Roku as their household streaming box than any other non-gaming device. In fact, the underdog streaming brand is used more commonly than Apple, Google, and Amazon combined, according to a new survey by Parks Associates.
While Roku has never had the resources of its competitors, it actually makes sense that the company would land on top. Roku has long had the advantage when it comes to over all app support, making it easy for developers to add functionality to its software with thousands of available “channels.” What’s more, the latest latest flagship from the brand, the Roku 4, features 4k Ultra HD streaming, a best in class operating system, and an excellent mobile 

From the article "King of streams: Roku beats Amazon, Google, and Apple combined" by Parker Hall.

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