It’s happening! Starting June 23, 2021, you will finally be able to officially play all of your Stadia games on your big, beautiful television. You know, where most people who are console gamers play? In October of this past year, we found out that the app was being worked on, and then on April 17, […]
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Chromecast with Google TV will finally be useful for the whole family with profile support
In a new APK Insights teardown of the latest Google TV app for Android (v 1.0.370), 9to5Google has discovered what looks to be the multi-user profile support the new Chromecast should have been shipped with. While their Insights are not a guarantee of features to come, they’re usually pretty spot-on as this code is buried […]
Continue ReadingChromecast with Google TV becomes HDR10+ certified, but there isn’t much support for it yet
Google’s Chromecast with Google TV has been making its rounds since launch and becoming the go-to streaming technology for many. For those who don’t have the device, Google has been working with hardware partners like Sony and TCL in order to make a special version of its shiny, new Google TV interface that works well […]
Continue ReadingMore than 6 months late, Stadia may finally be coming to Chromecast with Google TV
The new Chromecast with Google TV launched all the way back on September 30 last year – that’s almost 7 months ago. To date, Google Stadia remains unavailable for every user’s television who decided to upgrade to the new dongle. For those passionate about Stadia, that has felt like quite a punishment for remaining on […]
Continue ReadingNetflix kinda sorta integrates its directory into your Chromecast with Google TV again
For a while now, any time Netflix is an option for streaming a movie or a TV show via your Chromecast with Google TV’s built-in directory, it has failed to appear in the list of choices. This is due to Netflix itself previously deciding that none of its content will be accessible any way except […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV may soon get its own remote control feature to replace the Android TV Remote app
The Google TV application for Android may soon receive an on-screen remote control feature that will allow you to control the software – you know, just in case you lose your Chromecast with Google TV remote somewhere other than in the couch or just don’t feel like getting up to grab it. According to 9to5Google, […]
Continue ReadingAmazon Music and IMDb TV arrive on Chromecast with Google TV
Whatever beefs Google and Amazon have carried in the past, it really feels as if the two companies have finally buried the hatchet. It is getting easier and easier to find #madebygoogle products on Amazon’s storefront and Amazon is slowly but surely bringing its digital streaming products to Google’s various hardware platforms. Amazon’s Prime Video […]
Continue ReadingGoogle TV takes the ‘smart’ out of Smart TV with new Basic mode
Google TV has taken the world by storm this year – so much so that Google hopes to completely replace Android TV with it over the next two years. TV manufacturers have already begun to work with the tech giant to create hand-crafted experiences just for their devices, and TCL and Sony have already committed […]
Continue ReadingHow to access the hidden Chromecast remote control in the YouTube app [VIDEO]
There’s no denying one of the most significant upgrades with the new Chromecast with Google TV is the addition of a remote. Sure, the fact that there is a UI to move around between shows and streaming services is a big deal, too, but the real game-changer this time around is that handy remote. We’ve […]
Continue ReadingHow to update your Chromecast w/Google TV and fix that ‘data may be corrupt’ issue
Late in January, we ran a story on how to fix a recurring issue that has been plaguing many Chromecast w/Google TV users of late. After seeing this problem pop up for a handful of users, I began seeing it not only on our office Chromecast, but on our home device as well. Then it […]
Continue ReadingHow to watch Super Bowl LV with your Chromecast with Google TV
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and many want to know where to stream the big game. This year, CBS Sports is at the helm of the Super Bowl broadcast. While it won’t be available to be streamed in 4K or HDR due to COVID-related limitations, it won’t stop millions of fanatics from tuning in […]
Continue ReadingAndroid TV begins its metamorphosis into Google TV with a new visual refresh
Google has already made clear its plans to shift away from Android TV over the course of the next two years and toward its new golden boy, Google TV. It has a more intuitive, modern, and discovery-oriented interface. Now, Android TV has begun to take on some of its qualities – a few new features […]
Continue ReadingAndroid TV devices may require AV1 codec in order to operate beginning in March
The Alliance for Open Media’s royalty-free codec, AV1, has been used by Google plenty in the past, but back in November, we found out that they had intentions to utilize it in even more Google services like Stadia, Google Meet, Photos, and even Google TV. Now, all Android TV devices may be required to implement […]
Continue ReadingThe 5 best Chromecast remote shortcuts [VIDEO]
Since its debut, the new Chromecast with Google TV has been a fan favorite and the new go-to streaming dongle for many users; including all of us here at Chrome Unboxed. The addition of the remote and a proper on-screen UI to the already-great Chromecast formula has made this new streamer an easy recommend for […]
Continue ReadingEveryone loves Google TV – TCL joins Sony in adding the popular new interface to its 2021 devices
Google TV is awesome. It could use some changes, but overall, it’s proven to be a viable and attractive replacement for Android TV, and TV manufacturers are starting to take notice of the buzz surrounding it. Ever since Google came out with its Chromecast with Google TV built-in, OEMs have been in talks to port […]
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