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Google just unveiled a new version of Chromecast!

Sep 30, 2015, 10:52 IST

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Google just unveiled a new version of the Chromecast, its popular streaming stick, and Chromecast Audio, a new device that can stream audio.

Both new devices will be available starting today in 17 countries for $35. The new Chromecast comes in three colours- yellow, black, and red.

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The new Chromecast has an entirely different design that's circular and comes with an HDMI cable built in. It supports faster Wi-Fi performance too. And, according to Google, this means higher quality audio and video and less buffering.

Some details on Google's new Chromecasts include the fact that Chromecast audio automatically works with devices that are on the home netwwork. And, there's a guest mode too. There's also an entirely new Chromecast app In the What's On section, you can see what's trending on YouTube, games that are live streaming on ESPN, and more. It's also easier to see all the apps on your phone that work with Chromecast within the app.

The New Devices tab in the new Chromecast app now has playback controls, too. So any device on your Wi-Fi network can be used as a remote control.

Search within the Chromecast app has been improved, too. You can use voice search to find a specific TV show. Once you select the show, it tells you which platforms that show is available on.

Last but not the least, Spotify will support Chromecast and Chromecast Audio.




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