It appears as if a brand new Chromecast with Google TV is about to interrupt cowl – and if the most recent leak across the gadget is to be believed, it is going to look roughly similar to the present mannequin that was launched in September 2020.
As per Brazilian tech web site Tecnoblog (opens in new tab) (by way of The Verge (opens in new tab)), paperwork referring to the gadget in query have made it to the Nationwide Telecommunications Company regulator in Brazil, and appeared in a collection of photos: and the acquainted white oval form is once more on present.
The opposite info that we get from this documentation is pretty customary for a Chromecast gadget: there’s the HDMI connector, Wi-Fi help as much as 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) on the two.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, and help for Bluetooth LE.
Cheaper value level
Whereas this documentation would not reveal way more concerning the streaming dongle, earlier this week WinFuture (opens in new tab) obtained info that pointed to a extra inexpensive Chromecast with Google TV that was restricted to 1080p streaming slightly than 4K.
Though the drop in decision will probably be disappointing to some, for others it will not matter – and it means the brand new mannequin will probably be extra inexpensive. A beginning value in Europe of €40 (about $40 / £35 / AU$60) has been talked about, whereas the 4K Chromecast with Google TV presently retails for €70 (about $70 / £80 / AU$105).
The right alternative to disclose the gadget is arising: Google has introduced a {hardware} occasion for October 6, at which it is anticipated to point out off the Pixel 7, the Pixel 7 Professional, the Pixel Watch, and maybe just a few different bits of {hardware} too.
Evaluation: downgrades and upgrades
With the overwhelming majority of TVs presently on sale choosing a 4K decision, it is maybe considerably stunning that the brand new Chromecast with Google TV will probably be sticking to 1080p. It’ll in fact work in a 4K TV – it simply will not use the display screen decision to its full potential.
Google should be assured that there are sufficient smaller, secondary TVs caught in bedrooms and workplaces that there will probably be a requirement for this new mannequin – particularly because it appears to be like set to value considerably lower than the 4K model that is presently on sale.
The upcoming dongle may truly be somewhat quicker than the present mannequin and add some extra storage – Google has admitted there have been points with efficiency and space for storing on the 4K gadget, and has been busy working to repair them.
With that in thoughts, the 1080p Chromecast with Google TV may get a lift in these areas. It will additionally carry the subsequent technology Chromecast, with the distant management and the most recent Google TV software program, right down to a price range value level as effectively.
