Google confirms revamped entry-level Chromecast at fall hardware event

At Google’s fall hardware event, the search giant revealed its next-generation hardware, and in terms of Google’s video streaming devices, the Google Chromecast has received a slight design refresh.

The new version of the Chromecast replaces the glossy plastic disc with a more soft-touch looking circle that reminds me of the rear of the Nexus 5.

The device’s spec sheets states that the Chromecast comes in ‘Charcoal’ and ‘Chalk’ colours to match Google’s Home line of devices. That said, so far Google has only given users the option to buy it in Charcoal. MobileSyrup has reached out to Google to see if the Chalk variant is coming to Canada.

Besides the new colour and material, the new device is more or less the same as the existing Chromecast, except it can now run 1080p content at 60 FPS instead of capping at 30 FPS.

It appears that Google is not updating its more expensive 4K Chromecast Ultra or the audio-only Chromecast Audio.

Only the standard 1080p Chromecast model has been updated, according to Google. The new Chrome cast is priced at $45 CAD to order.

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