Finally: Google Chromecast is available in Australia for $49 AUD
It looks like somebody was definitely a bit trigger happy at retailer Dick Smith. A few weeks ago, we were given our first indication that the Google Chromecast media streaming device would be made available in Australia after a listing was made on Dick Smith’s website citing availability on the 28th of May. And sure enough, Google has today officially announced that the Google Chromecast is available in Australia.
The Chromecast is slowly being made available around the world now, first making its presence in the Asia Pacific known in Korea, and now Australia. While Australia isn’t quite the hotbed of media streaming that other parts of the world are, media providers like Quickflix, Foxtel and even the ABC have promised that Chromecast capabilities are coming to their apps soon. Unfortunately, there has not yet been word from Telstra about any content being made available for Chromecast or even any bundle deals despite rumours that they were in discussions directly with Google.
If you’re hoping to pick up a Chromecast, you can hop over to the Google Chromecast site here which lists all the available retailers, or you can purchase it on Google Play itself.
Source: Google via Ninemsn, Dick Smith
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