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Chromecast with Google TV HD launched globally

Sudhanshu — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:29:05 +0000

Google has just launched a new Chromecast called the Chromecast with Google TV (HD). It has the same look and design as the Chromecast with Google TV 4K. However, the new device is capable of a maximum streaming resolution of 1080p (Full HD).

Chromecast with Google TV (HD) SPECS & features

The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is a plug-and-play device for streaming content on your TV. It uses an HDMI port for connection. It has support for Full HD 1080p HDR streaming, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG video formats, and Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos.

The streaming stick comes with a voice remote that includes shortcuts to apps like YouTube and Netflix. There is also a Google Assistant hotkey, and the volume controls are on the side of the device, similar to a smartphone.

Once connected to a TV, the stick will run Android TV OS with the Google TV interface. The top of the Google TV UI features four main tabs: Search, Home, Apps, and Library. You also get access to the Google Play Store, which has over 10,000 apps and games. Other than that, the streaming stick has support for dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth.

Price & availability

The Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is priced at $30 in the US and €40 in Germany. It is priced at Rs 4,499 in India. However, customers can pick one up for Rs 4,099 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale.

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Google Chromecast HD with Google TV Leaks in Renders

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:20:50 +0000

The Google Chromecast with Google TV was introduced in late 2020. Earlier this year, a report revealed that the search is planning to debut a 1080p version of this product. A few months later, this upcoming device was certified by FCC. Some of its specs were also leaked recently. Now, we even know the design of the product, thanks to leaked renders.

Roland Quandt of WinFuture has shared a bunch of renders showcasing the design of the upcoming Google Chromecast HD with Google TV. Going by the pictures, the new model will be identical to the original product.

One of the images also discloses the box contents. The streaming device will ship with a remote control, 2 x AAA batteries, a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, and a power adapter. All of them will be white in color, just like the product itself.

Though the appearance will be the same as the older model, the new model will come with a different set of specifications. First and foremost, it will be limited to 1080p (FHD) streaming.

Also, it will feature a slightly lower 1.5GB RAM (compared to 2GB). It will be powered by a less powerful Amlogic S805X2 chipset. But this SoC carries support for AV1 decoding, which is not available in the Amlogic S905X3 chip present inside the original 4G model.

As far as software is concerned, it will boot Android TV 12 with Google TV interface. It will also have support for virtual A/B partitions for seamless system updates. On the other hand, the original 4G model still runs Android TV 10.

This latest Google-branded streaming device is expected to go official at the company’s ‘Made By Google event on October 6.

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Likely low-end Google Chromecast HD device appears on FCC

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:17:43 +0000

A new Google wireless device has appeared on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. It is rumored to be a low-end Chromecast HD streaming device with a 60Hz refresh rate. The FCC listing could indicate an imminent launch for the device with model number G454V.

As per the FCC listing, the new Google device features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Although there are scant details about the new Google hardware, some points are very visible. It is rumored that the new Chromecast HD will have a 1080p resolution. It also offers video streaming capability and different operating modes. The device will also have a USB cable as a charging accessory. Bandwidth speeds are up to 3Mbps while multiple WLAN functions are supported.

The previous naming convention for Google devices points in the direction of the Chromecast HD with Google TV. This is further evidenced by the 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate of the device. The device was manufactured in Thailand and is expected to be priced lower than the 4K resolution Chromecast with Google TV. There are no specifics yet from Google on the release date and pricing for the rumored Chromecast HD with Google TV.

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Google Chromecast with Google TV to get a 1080p model: Report

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:43:16 +0000

Google launched the Chromecast with Google TV in late 2020. It is the company’s first streaming device with an operating system. It ships with Android TV with Google TV interface, hence the name. Over a year later, a report now says that the search giant is working on a lower variant of this product.

Google Chromecast with Google TV

According to Protocol, Google’s upcoming streaming device will be officially called Chromecast HD with Google TV. As the name suggests, it will be limited to 1080p output instead of 4K. The product is said to be codenamed Boreal.

Talking about specifications, the TV accessory will be powered by an Amlogic S805X2 SoC consisting of an ARM Mali-G31 GPU. Unlike the current model, the forthcoming one will have support for AV1 video decoding.

Further, the device will arrive with 2GB RAM. As mentioned earlier, users will be only able to stream in Full HD (FHD) quality at 60FPS.

As far as price is concerned, the yet-to-release Google Chromecast HD with Google TV is said to cost lower than the Google Chromecast with Google TV, which retails at $50. To differentiate between the two, the search giant has already started selling the current model with a 4K sticker (via 9To5Google) on its retail box.

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