Chromecast

Google quietly ends support for decade-old Chromecast

Almost ten years after the $35 streaming stick’s launch in 2013, Google has discontinued support for the original Chromecast.

A support page that lists the firmware versions for each Chromecast model indicates that the end of support occurred at the end of April.

Google support pages noted, “Support for Chromecast (1st gen) has ended. These devices no longer receive software or security updates, and Google does not provide technical support for them. Users may notice a degradation in performance.”

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A little, a surprisingly well-liked gadget the size of a key, the first Chromecast allowed you to stream video from your phone, tablet, or laptop to your TV via an HDMI connector. In an era when many consumers had not yet made the switch to smart TVs, it was an affordable workaround for putting video streaming apps onto your TV, costing only $35.

Although Google has officially stopped supporting the first-generation Chromecast, the gadget hasn’t exactly received regular updates. According to reports, the device’s most recent update, which was also the first to be provided for it in more than three years, was made available last November.

Over the years, Google created a number of other Chromecasts, including a 4K variant in 2016. The 2020 Chromecast with Google TV, however, brought its own controller into the mix. The streaming stick marked a significant change in the Chromecast series because it featured its own UI instead of only receiving video from your smartphone.

The original Chromecast was released in 2013 and offered a simple and affordable way to stream content to a TV. It plugged into the HDMI port of a television and connected to the user’s Wi-Fi network. By using compatible apps on their mobile device or computer, users could cast or mirror content onto the TV screen.

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Over the years, Google has released several iterations of Chromecast, including the Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast with Google TV, and Chromecast (3rd generation). These newer models offered additional features like 4K Ultra HD resolution, a dedicated remote control, and a built-in user interface for navigating content.

Chromecast devices work with a wide range of streaming services and apps, including Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, and many others. They have gained popularity due to their simplicity, affordability, and compatibility with various devices and platforms.

Chromecast was once a popular choice for streaming media content due to its affordability, simplicity, and cross-platform compatibility.

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Chromecast With Google TV, 4K HDR Support Launched In India: Check Details.

Google TV and Chromecast were launched in India on Monday. The internet giant’s most recent device supports major streaming services and offers 4K HDR video playback at 60 frames per second (fps). Furthermore, it supports Dolby Vision. A Google Assistant button is included on the voice control for the Chromecast with Google TV. It was initially introduced in the United States in 2020. In India, the new streaming device will compete with the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You can neatly tuck the pebble-shaped Chromecast with a Google TV gadget beneath your television’s screen by plugging it into the HDMI connection at the back of the device. Users can stream 4K HDR content with the gadget at up to 60 frames per second. Additionally, it supports HDMI passthrough of Dolby audio content and Dolby Vision.

Specifications And Features:

Google’s new Chromecast, which works with Google TV, is portable and connects to TVs through HDMI. Customers can access movies, TV shows, apps, subscriptions, and other content through the streaming device.

Dolby Vision and 4K HDR streaming at up to 60 frames per second are available on the most recent Chromecast gadget. An HDMI device may transmit Dolby Audio content. Furthermore, the company is bundling a voice remote with Chromecast for Google TV.

The gadget includes a voice remote with a Google Assistant button that users can use to both find material using voice searches and ask basic queries. The voice remote is made to be easy to grip. If the TV is HDMI-CEC compatible, the device can also be used to control the TV’s power, volume, and input. This can relieve you of the burden of managing many remotes. It includes buttons for entertainment services such as YouTube and Netflix, as well as a Google Assistant button for controlling smart home lights. It also supports a variety of other services, including Zee5, MX Player, Voot, Disney+ Hotstar, Spotify, and others. On top of that, it weighs 118 grams.

Viewers will be able to receive personalized watch recommendations through Google TV on the new Chromecast depending on their various subscriptions. The For You page on Google TV offers individualized viewing recommendations from a variety of subscriptions depending on what viewers have already seen. Users can save movies and television shows to their Watchlist for subsequent viewing. Users can also create a Watch List of movies and TV shows on their phone or laptop, which will instantly refresh on their TV wherever they are. Additionally, they can add items to the Watchlist from their laptop or phone, and the TV will automatically update with the addition. Users who buy the device can also take advantage of a free, three-month trial of YouTube Premium.

Google Cast with Google TV, competitors like the Realme 4K Smart Google TV Stick, and Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max are anticipated.

Availability and price:

The new Chromecast with Google TV is presently available for purchase on Flipkart in India for Rs. 6,399. It is only available in the color Snow. According to Google, it will soon be available in other retail locations.

Customers who use their Flipkart Axis Bank Card may receive up to 5% back on their purchases. Furthermore, Chromecast with Google TV is available through the e-commerce website with free EMIs beginning at Rs. 2,133.

Remember that the $49.99 (Rs. 3900) Chromecast with Google TV was released in the United States in September 2020.

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