New Chromecast app to help users discover content, other apps

Google appears to be poised to launch new hardware at the end of the month including their new Nexus smartphone options and according to rumors, their second generation Chromecast device. The original Chromecast is quite old in terms of technology, although it continues to be a popular dongle for users who want to stream content to their TVs. Sources now say Google is preparing to overhaul the Chromecast app with new features that will help users discover content along with managing their device.

One new section of the app appears to be named “What’s On” and will display movies, videos and other content available through other apps that users have installed on their mobile device. Another section of the app appears to be a rebranded version of the current “Discover apps” portion of the app. Currently, Discover apps just takes users to the Chromecast section of the Play Store for users to find apps. The new functionality looks like it may be curated based on other apps a user has installed and will appear in app.

Although some leaked images are blurry, the new app also appears to get an overhaul of the user interface. The current app does have a nice Material design to it, but due to its limited features, there is not much there. With new features being added, sources think the app may have more of a tabbed interface similar to the Play Store interface.

Sources have not indicated whether all of the new features will be available in the app for use with the first generation Chromecast devices or whether they will be limited to use with the second generation only.

source: 9to5Google

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