Google Chromecast revamps dongle to add remote, Google TV UI

We've already seen the redesigned Chromecast in many leaks, but now, the new Chromecast with Google TV is official. It isn't the once barebones TV dongle. Google is keeping up with the rapidly changing, streaming-centric world by coming out with its most radical change since the Chromecast Ultra was introduced four years ago.

The new Chromecast now has a remote control and a new tailor-made user interface called Google TV. The new UI makes it easier to navigate streaming apps and aligns its look with other Google products. But what it does take from the Chromecast Ultra is it still supports 4K resolution and Dolby Vision HDR.

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Google is reportedly rebranding Android TV with rumoured 'Chromecast with Google TV' dongle

For the past few months, we've been referring to Google's rumoured new Android TV dongle by its codename Sabrina. Now, new leaks share the possible official name of the device and its price. Artem Russakovskii of Android Police discovered a listing on Target's retail system that calls the dongle "Google Chromecast with Google TV," and it's reportedly priced at US$50 (around CA$66).

The rebranding of Android TV to Google TV has been reported by 9to5Google back in May, with a new user interface supposedly heading its way, too. Google Chromecast with Google TV will reportedly be available in the colours Rock Candy, Summer Melon, and Summer Blue. Of course, the final pricing and model name can be entirely different when Google launches the device. But based on leaks, the dongle will come with a remote control, a Google Assistant button, and a UI focused on apps and services.

Source: Engadget