Google is furthering its push into the living rooms of every Android user on Earth, having release a new Chromecast update to support content streaming from compatible Smartphones and Tablet PCs.
Google WILL make its way into your living room – let’s get that straight right now!
The push by major tech brands to get into the front rooms of every home in the US has never been fiercer, with all manner of set-top boxes and dongles flying out pretty much on a daily basis. Google has unsurprisingly taken things a step or two further than most, having just introduced a Chromecast App update that brings all new wireless fun and games to Android device owners.
Long story short – if you’re the proud owner of a TV with Chromecast and an Android Smartphone or Tablet PC, you’ll now be able to transmit anything from said mobile gadgets directly to the big screen and its speakers and whatnot. It’s pretty much the same feature that already exists on computers with Google’s Chrome browser, but it’s hard to deny that bringing it to mobile increases its appeal about a million times over.
Chromecast HDMI sticks are already popular enough – this update could well tip them over the edge.
As for the big question as to how well the new streaming feature will work with Android games, it’s still a bit of an unknown. Google didn’t offer any real information as to the app update’s gaming potential, instead limiting its spiel to the promise of standard ‘app’ compatibility and use.
We’ll wait and see what the trusty reviewers and critics have to say…over to you, guys!