It appears as if a brand new Chromecast with Google TV is about to interrupt cowl – and if the newest leak across the machine is to be believed, it should look kind of equivalent to the present mannequin that was launched in September 2020.
As per Brazilian tech website Tecnoblog (opens in new tab) (by way of The Verge (opens in new tab)), paperwork referring to the machine in query have made it to the Nationwide Telecommunications Company regulator in Brazil, and appeared in a sequence of pictures: and the acquainted white oval form is once more on present.
The opposite info that we get from this documentation is pretty commonplace for a Chromecast machine: there’s the HDMI connector, Wi-Fi assist as much as 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) on the two.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies, and assist for Bluetooth LE.
Cheaper worth level
Whereas this documentation does not reveal way more concerning the streaming dongle, earlier this week WinFuture (opens in new tab) obtained info that pointed to a extra reasonably priced Chromecast with Google TV that was restricted to 1080p streaming relatively than 4K.
Though the drop in decision can be disappointing to some, for others it will not matter – and it means the brand new mannequin can be extra reasonably priced. A beginning worth 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 proper alternative to disclose the machine is developing: 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 shocking that the brand new Chromecast with Google TV can be sticking to 1080p. It can in fact work in a 4K TV – it simply will not use the display decision to its full potential.
Google have to be assured that there are sufficient smaller, secondary TVs caught in bedrooms and workplaces that there can be a requirement for this new mannequin – particularly because it seems to be set to value considerably lower than the 4K model that is presently on sale.
The upcoming dongle would possibly truly be somewhat sooner than the present mannequin and add some extra storage – Google has admitted there have been points with efficiency and cupboard space on the 4K machine, 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 convey the following era Chromecast, with the distant management and the newest Google TV software program, all the way down to a funds worth level as nicely.