San Jose, CA – January 13, 2026 – Minerva Networks, a pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence to transform the television experience, today announced the availability of Minerva Android TV Client 3.5. This major update enables TV operators to combat subscriber churn and capture new monetization opportunities through a suite of next-generation features, including the “Watch with Minnie” AI companion, immersive sports statistics, and a premium magazine-style discovery interface.

As competition in the video landscape intensifies, operators must look beyond basic playback to retain viewers. Release 3.5 addresses this challenge directly by transforming passive viewing into an interactive, personalized experience. The update introduces Phase III of Minerva’s AI Companion, “Minnie,” which is now accessed directly from the content details page through the new “Watch with Minnie button. The new “Minnie” AI Companion available in full-screen provides context-aware recommendations, including super-aggregation with deep links to external apps like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV. It opens new inventory for on-click video ads, offering operators a tangible path to increased average revenue per user (ARPU).

“Operators today are not just competing for eyeballs; they are fighting for engagement in a crowded living room,” said Fabrizio Capobianco, Chief Innovation Officer of Minerva Networks. “With Release 3.5, we are giving our customers the tools to win that battle. By embedding AI-driven discovery and interactive sports features directly into the viewing experience, we are helping operators reduce ‘decision paralysis’ and keep fans glued to their screens, all while opening up powerful new avenues for monetization.“

Key Features of Minerva Android TV Client 3.5

Key Features include:

• AI Companion Phase III (Minnie): Minnie now acts as a proactive guide. It allows users to receive personalized recommendations and instantly launch content across services, while providing operators with new ad-insertion capabilities.
• Immersive Sports Experience: Sports fans can now access seamless, multi-image statistical overlays without leaving the action. The update allows users to interact with specific stats rows and offers an “Instant Catch-Up” feature that generates summaries of key plays linked directly to playback positions for late joiners.
• Premium “Top 10” Discovery: A visually stunning, magazine-style page helps viewers overcome choice fatigue. Powered by Minnie, this feature curates trending content based on user preferences and moods (e.g., “Sentimental,” “Dark,” “Cheerful”), creating a premium browsing experience that drives consumption.
• Future-Proof Performance: Release 3.5 is built for the future, targeting API level 35 (Android 15) and supporting 16 KB memory page sizes. This ensures lightning-fast app launches, and compliance with Google Play requirements through 2026.

Availability: Minerva Android TV Client 3.5 is available immediately for existing Minerva customers. Operators interested in upgrading their platform or scheduling a demo of the new features are encouraged to contact their Minerva representative or visit www.minervanetworks.com.

About Minerva Networks

Minerva Networks is a leading provider with 20 years of experience in advanced entertainment delivery solutions that power the video services of top-tier operators worldwide. Minerva’s platform offers a comprehensive set of features for live TV, catch-up, restart TV, and on-demand content, delivering a highly personalized experience on set-top boxes and streaming devices. By leveraging cloud technologies and artificial intelligence, Minerva enables operators to deploy next-generation video services that boost subscriber retention and maximize monetization.
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