All articles tagged with #google cast
Apple TV has added Google Cast streaming support, but only on Android devices, reflecting ongoing shifts in media consumption and advertising strategies that emphasize long-term brand engagement through premium entertainment and cross-device marketing.
Netflix is discontinuing support for casting from mobile devices to most newer TVs and streaming devices, requiring users to navigate content using their TV remote. While casting still works with some older Chromecast devices and Google Cast-compatible TVs for ad-free plan users, many users are experiencing the loss of this feature, which simplifies browsing and resuming content. Netflix has not provided detailed reasons but previously removed AirPlay support due to technical issues.
Google has reverted the branding of its casting technology built into TVs from "Chromecast built-in" back to "Google Cast" at Google I/O 2024. This change aims to consolidate branding under the "Google" identity and differentiate in-house hardware products from third-party devices. Despite the name change, the core functionality of the technology remains unchanged for users.
At I/O 2024, Google rebranded "Chromecast built-in" to "Google Cast," reversing a 2016 change. This update, which integrates "Google" into the name, will not affect casting functionality but will alter product packaging. The rebranding may reserve "Chromecast" for Google's first-party products.
Google Cast controls are now integrated into the media player widget on smartphones running Android 13 or newer versions. This allows users to easily control media playback on nearby Google Cast devices, including play/pause, previous/next, stop, and seek controls. The feature is also visible on the lock screen and displays the Google Cast-compatible device being used. It is available on Android devices with version 23.44.14 of Google Play services.
Google has updated the Cast control notifications for Android devices, integrating them into the Android media player instead of appearing as a regular notification. The Cast controls now appear in Quick Settings, with a generic icon and the device playing audio/video noted in the corner and center of the screen. The updated design includes a play/pause button, timeline scrubber, mute/unmute option, and an option to end the Cast session. The update is available with version 23.44.14 of Google Play services.
Samsung has added a hidden menu in the Smart View section of its recently released Galaxy phones and tablets, allowing users to easily access Google Cast screen mirroring. By following a few steps, users can activate this feature and wirelessly mirror their device's screen on any Android TV, Chromecast, or Google TV device. Additionally, the hidden menu offers other features, such as using the phone or tablet as a second monitor for Windows PCs.
Vimeo will no longer support its TV apps, including those for Android TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku devices, from June 27th. The company will no longer update or make the apps available in app stores. Instead, users will have to stream videos from their mobile devices using Apple AirPlay or Google Cast. Vimeo claims that casting will provide a better ongoing experience and that TV apps are no longer a priority for the company.