One of the best (or worst) features of Google's Play Store is that Google doesn't screen any apps before they're released to the masses. There are a few requirements that the apps have to pass so they aren't malware, but otherwise, Google doesn't monitor quality control for third-party apps.
Within the Play Store, it's a mostly effective strategy. Low quality apps get low reviews and are generally filtered to the bottom, while better designed apps get more and higher review scores, so they become more visible to users. It looks like Google is taking a different approach when it comes to Android TV apps, however.
According to developer guidelines for publishing Android TV apps onto the Play Store, Google will review any pending apps for “usability with DPAD and gamepad and other quality guidelines.” This sounds like it means Google will make sure that all Android TV apps will work well with the supplied Android TV peripherals, and hopefully means they'll make sure that tons of broken apps don't make their way onto the Play Store.
Android TV has a ton of potential for Google, and they're taking extra steps to make sure it's not crippled by third-party developers right out of the gate. It doesn't look like this policy will affect anything for other devices.
source: Google
via: Android Police
