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The Google Chromecast with Google TV is your Gateway to Live TV Streaming
At $50, the Google Chromecast with Google TV is an excellent entry-level gateway to live TV streaming services. Here's what we think of it.
Before September 30, a 4K-enabled Chromecast would set you back a minimum of $69, and you were limited by having to use your phone as your remote, jumping around in your launcher to the app you needed to watch the show you wanted. On the day the Google Chromecast with Google TV was announced, I ordered it so I could put it through its paces. Before I go into detail about the setup process and using the device, I'll mention that if you already have a 4K-enabled Android TV set-top box with a Google Assistant-enabled remote, there's no compelling reason to switch, even less so given the at-launch limitations of this Chromecast (as I'll explain later). But if you're looking to upgrade an old "dumb" TV for the first time, Google's new dongle is worth your consideration.
YouTube Music for Android TV adds uploaded music playback support, a new player UI, and more
The YouTube Music app for Android TV is getting an update that adds a revamped player UI, support for playing uploaded music, and more.
With the release of the new Google Chromecast, Google is now doubling down on their Android TV experience, which they have renamed to Google TV on this device and other devices launching in the future. Despite the rebranding, all your favorite Android TV apps will continue working on the new Chromecast with Google TV, but many of them will get updates to match the new experience. One app that is getting this treatment today is YouTube Music, Google's music streaming service that was launched for TVs this past July, with a much needed revamp that brings it more in line with the mobile version of the app.
The new Google TV interface will replace Android TV's UI in the future
Google unveiled the new Google TV UI with the new Chromecast. This Google TV UI will eventually replace the default Android TV UI in future!
At the Made by Google 2020 event yesterday, Google unveiled the new Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, the new Nest Audio, and the new Google Chromecast. The new Chromecast comes with Google TV as one of its highlighting feature. Google TV is not just a simple rebrand to Android TV though, but its not exactly a new version of Android TV too, either. And now, Google has confirmed that the Google TV interface will replace Android TV's UI in the future.
Google Chromecast with Google TV is a cheap streaming TV stick for $50
Google Chromecast with Google TV is the latest Chromecast device from the company, featuring 4K 60fps video playback support, a dedicated remote, and more.
Chromecast is inarguably one of Google's most successful hardware ventures. The dongles have gained immense popularity over the years, thanks to their affordable price tags and ease of use. To keep up with the times, Google has revamped the Chromecast dongles quite a few times since they were initially unveiled. Today, the company has unveiled another such refresh, which introduces a dedicated remote and a customized version of Android TV called "Google TV".
Google Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV retail leaks reveal even more details before next week's launch
Upcoming Google Nest Audio and Chromecast with Google TV have leaked yet again, revealing more details ahead of the launch.
Google recently started sending out media invites for its upcoming Pixel 5 launch event. In the invite, the company revealed that it would showcase the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5 at the event, along with a new Chromecast device and a smart speaker. While the company is yet to unveil any details about the upcoming devices, we've already seen plenty of leaks in the last couple of weeks that have given us a good look at all the devices and their specifications. Just a few days ago, we saw an extensive leak of the new Google Chromecast and Nest Audio smart speaker which revealed almost everything about their design and hardware. Now, just a week ahead of the launch, retail packaging of the devices have been spotted online, revealing even more information.
Google Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio smart speaker leak again before launch
Ahead of an event on September 30, new images of the Google Chromecast with Google TV and Google Nest Audio smart speaker have leaked.
In the not too distant future, Google will reportedly launch a Chromecast with Google TV and a Nest Audio smart speaker. We’ve seen evidence of both devices on more than one occasion over the last several weeks, and both devices have again been leaked courtesy of WinFuture.
Google Home 2.28 corroborates that Android TV will be branded as Google TV on the new Chromecast
Google Home version 2.28 has strings hinting that Android TV will be rebranded as Google TV for the upcoming Chromecast dongle.
Google started rolling out version 2.28 of the Google Home app today. New strings within the APK strongly suggest that Android TV will be rebranded as Google TV, at least on Google's upcoming Chromecast dongle.