Sony warns major features will disappear from your TV screen — is your model on the list?

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.Bravia is Sony's premium line of televisions, known for its built-in high-end picture processing, cinematic sound, and smart integration using Google TV. It also aggregates content from various apps (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, etc.) into personalised recommendations, offers a built-in Google Assistant for voice controls, integrates with other smart home devices to help become a main hub for your household, and more. Here's everything the Japanese tech firm will be taking away from these televisions in less than a month. from bravia from bravia from bravia from bravia For starters, the thumbnail images that gave you a visual preview of programmes in your TV Guide will vanish from various menu sections, making it harder to quickly see what’s coming up next. Your TV Guide will now only preview shows from the channels you've watched recently, so you won’t be able to scroll through everything available. Information on the show you're currently watching won't be included.If you're using a set-top box with a Sony TV, there are even bigger changes. The dedicated menu for your set-top box is being completely removed, replaced with a simpler control menu that offers fewer options and less flexibility. Here's the full list of TVs that will be affected by these changes:2025: BRAVIA 8 II (XR80M2)2025: BRAVIA 5 (XR50)2024: BRAVIA 9 (XR90)2024: BRAVIA 8 (XR80)2024: BRAVIA 7 (XR70)2023: A95L series Sony hasn't provided a reason as to why they're removing these features, and customers are not happy. One reddit user wrote, This sucks. I use OTA. Especially handy when there are carriage disputes between the networks and the providers. Another said, So my antenna is near worthless now thanks.What's making viewers even more cross is that some of these affected tellies only hit the shelves last year.On Reddit, one user wrote, This was the reason I was about to buy a Bravia 8 over lg. I want the better tuner and OTA features. Boy, they are missing the mark on this decision.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSBest VPN dealsIncoming WhatsApp update will let AI summarise your messagesGoogle is killing off free tool to check if hackers know your emailFreely strikes deal with Roku to bring Freeview replacement to more TVsNordVPN launches secure new featureIf you're unsure if you have a TV model that's been affected, you can usually find it tucked away in your settings menu or printed on a sticker on the back or side of your set.To check your TV's settings, follow these instructions: On your remote, press the Home button Navigate to Settings About Status / Product Information (wording may vary slightly by model).The model name and number should be displayed Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter