The company rolls out its new Chromecast update for Google TV and Other devices to improve performance and memory-related issues. Since Google launched its Chromecast with Google TV back in 2020. It becomes a must-have streaming device for most of us. It’s hit back with negative feedback from its users. Mostly complaining about slow performance and memory-related issues. The updating device with new firmware will improve performance, and its new features like free up storage. We’re excited to try them out.
With this new software changes, the company improved its performance and memory issues through CPU optimisation and cache memory management. The company claims it will take lesser time to load home screen. It’s quicker to browse shows and movies on the Home screen. Earlier it takes time for the home screen to load at startup to explore shows and movies. Google now improved its performance-related issues through CPU optimisation and enhancements to cache management. New updates will be accessible on all devices.
Chromecast update: Improve stability & new features.
A “Free up storage” button in Google TV’s Settings has now been added that allows users to easily clear caches and uninstall apps that are not required anymore. The tech giant also added a new feature which automatically clears up the storage space periodically.
These devices addresses two core problems since their launch. its performance and storage issues. Google trying to fix these issues with software upgradation for the device. The company has already rolled out its “free-up space” feature in past updates and other updates are rolling out soon.
All these software updates step up its streaming experience on both first-party and third-party devices. Google fixed these problems on basis of previous feedback from its users. A common complaint from users about the slow loading of the home screen. The company tweaks CPU optimisation for smooth UI performance, faster Home screen and smooth navigation between tabs. The tech giant will also add its own free live TV soon in its coming update. The nested audio feature will also include in these devices.
Models: Feature and Price
| Model | Resolution | Video | Audio | Price | Status |
| Chromecast | Up to 1080p at 60 fps | N/A | N/A | $29.99 | Available |
| Chromecast with Google Device | Up to 4K UHD at 60 fps | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos | 39.99 | Available |
| Chromecast Ultra | Up to 4K UHD at 60 fps | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos | $79.99 | Discontinued |
The device ultra model is part of the Google Stadia Premiere edition package, its cost is higher than other models. After launching the Google TV edition, the company discontinued the ultra model. Which is too high for a streaming device. The normal device comes with 1080p resolution, which required the host device such as smartphone, tablet or mac to stream the content. The device with Google TV loaded with more feature than a normal one, better UI and able to install new apps from Google Play. This also come with pre-installed applications like Youtube, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBO Max and many more.
Price drops for Chromecast with Google TV
Google also cut down its price by 20% now it is available at 39.98$. Earlier it cost around 49$. You can check out the latest Walmart price from here. Cheaper versions of device which support 1080p resolution are also available for the consumer. The company always values feedback from their users and continues to improve its products and services. This month the company also rolls out Android 13 for its Pixel Devices with lots more new features.