Google unveils upgraded version of Chromecast in India

Chennai

Unlike the first generation Chromecast dongle, the new media streaming device will be available in three colours - Black, Red, and Yellow. It works with Android and iOS devices, apart from PCs. The device supports high-quality audio, 2 watt RMS, and an optional optical digital out that sits in the hybrid port.

Like the earlier version, the new Chromecast device can also convert any TV into a smart TV. The device helps in streaming video content to larger screens via Wi-Fi. The new model sports better hardware and supports all latest Wi-Fi technologies.

The new dongle has an HDMI cable looped inside a circular Chromecast logo-shaped unit. Connectivity has also improved, with three on-board antennas and dual-band 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi for stutter-free high quality streaming. It comes with Fast Play, allowing the Chromecast to start a video or audio streaming much quicker once the cast button is pressed.

Google has improved its caching technologies, so, the new dongle doesn't need more in-built flash storage. The original Chromecast came with 2GB of flash storage while the new version comes with just 256MB.

Google has redesigned its Cast app for catching on latest trending content which enables deeper personalisation in the future updates for better content streaming.
The company has also introduced Chromecast Audio in India at the same price, which was launched in the US last year.

The media-streaming dongles will be available from several online marketplaces including Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm, as well as retailers like Reliance and Croma.