Google unveils the Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, new Chromecast with Google TV, and new Nest Audio smart speaker
At today’s event, Google unveiled the brand new Pixel 5, the Pixel 4a 5G, a new Nest speaker, and a new Chromecast streaming device.
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Spotify for Mac gains direct Chromecast streaming, no workarounds required
Now you can beam your favorite music to a Chromecast accessory directly from the desktop Spotify app without having to use their mobile app at all.
Quibi for iPhone adds Chromecast support following AirPlay integration
You can now send those short-form Quibi episodes from your iPhone to a Chromecast device or an Android-based smart TV.
Quibi launches AirPlay integration, Chromecast support coming in June
You can now stream those quick bites to your big screen TV via an Apple TV or directly to any televisions that support AirPlay, no intermediary hardware required whatsoever.
JustStream lets you stream local videos and mirror your Mac to all your devices
If you need an app that can stream local videos and mirror your Mac to a Chromecast, Smart TV or Apple TV, with multiple formats supported, look no further than JustStream.
Apple Music for Android is testing oft-requested Chromecast support
Android customers may soon be able to wirelessly send their Apple Music tracks from their smartphone to a TV or their home theater setup using Google’s Chromecast accessory.
Hulu brings support for 4K streaming to Apple TV 4K and Chromecast Ultra
Owners of the Apple TV 4K media streamer and those who prefer Google’s Chromecast Ultra HDMI dongle can now stream their Hulu entertainment in 4K resolution.
PremiumPlay enables AirPlay streaming in apps that normally don’t support it
Do you use certain apps that prevent you from AirPlay streaming content to your Apple TV? If yes, then PremiumPlay might be a jailbreak tweak worth trying out.
YouTube app adds Chromecast playback controls to Lock screen, Control Center & Apple Watch
Google’s official YouTube for iPhone and iPad app has picked up a trio of compelling new features in its most recent update on App Store. Bumped to version 12.03, the free of charge software adds handy Chromecast controls to Control Center and your iOS device’s Lock screen, and to your wrist via Apple Watch. The playback controls only appear when you’re streaming videos from Chromecast devices, smart TVs, game consoles or any other living room devices that run the YouTube app.
Google’s Home gadget is based on Chromecast hardware, doesn’t run Android
Home, the search giant’s always-listening Amazon Echo rival that was announced at Google I/O 2016, is basically a “dressed up” version of the company’s $35 Chromecast HDMI dongle, claims a paywall’d article published by The Information.
It’s a bit odd that Google’s upcoming device doesn’t run Android—it’s powered by the same Linux-based OS used on the Chromecast—though Google has reportedly discussed using Android for the next version of Home.
HBO NOW updated with support for Google’s Chromecast
HBO pushed out an update for its NOW mobile app this morning, brining the iOS client to version 1.2. According to the change log, the release includes performance improvements, and support for push notifications and Chromecast devices.
That latter item is by far the most significant, given that HBO’s streaming service has been exclusive to Apple TV since it launched in April. Now, those with Google’s $30 HDMI dongle can enjoy HBO NOW content on their big screen TVs.
Google Cast can now stream music to wireless speakers, sound bars and receivers
Google on Monday made another effort to take on AirPlay, a wireless media streaming technology from Apple, with the introduction of Google Cast for audio, The Verge is reporting.
Basically an update to the Google Cast SDK, it lets you stream your music from mobile devices to Cast-ready speakers, sound bars and receivers, some of which are already on the way. Cast technology is already used in Chromecast, a $35 HDMI dongle available in 27 countries.
An accompanying Cast SDK allows programmers to create multi-screen experiences which let users send and control content like video from a smartphone, tablet or laptop to a display device such as a large screen television set.
