Android By Russell Holly Jun. 3, 2014 2:33 pm
Google’s scrappy little $35 HDMI stick now supports streams from almost all of the popular sports apps, as well as anime streaming through Crunchyroll and Photocasting through the Google+ photos app.
There once was a time when Chromecast users had a limited number of apps and services to choose from in order to enjoy seamless streaming from a phone or tablet to the television, but it seems like every month Google announces ten new services to choose from. This update brings some special add-ons to the mix, because it allows users to share photos that are stored on their phone as well as a boatload of content for sports and anime geeks.
If you’re unfamiliar with the service, Crunchyroll is basically Netflix for almost every kind of anime you can get your hands on. It’s monthly subscriptions are reasonably priced, and they usually have stuff way before Hulu Plus or Netflix can get their hands on it. They also use subtitle tools that are significantly less visually offensive than Hulu Plus, which is a big deal if you’re into subtitled content. Crunchyroll has updated their apps today to support Chromecast, with the same one button activation that we all know and love.
Photocasting is probably the biggest request Google gets from users for the Chromecast. Local content streaming is a big deal for some, and while Plex and AllCast helps with a lot of those issues it seems only logical for the button to exist in Google’s own apps. The Google+ photos app will update today with a Chromecast button, so you can just tap and send your photos to the television.
WatchESPN and MLS Matchday have picked up Chromecast support as well, though you’re limited by whatever you pay your cable provider in order to enjoy the content from ESPN. Google has partnered with these apps to make sure anyone with a Chromecast can enjoy the World Cup on whatever TV they want.
Check the Chromecast blog for the fine print on what subscription levels you need to have in order to enjoy these services, but for the most part it looks like there aren’t too many hurdles in between you and game day.
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There once was a time when Chromecast users had a limited number of apps and services to choose from in order to enjoy seamless streaming from a phone or tablet to the television, but it seems like every month Google announces ten new services to choose from. This update brings some special add-ons to the mix, because it allows users to share photos that are stored on their phone as well as a boatload of content for sports and anime geeks.
If you’re unfamiliar with the service, Crunchyroll is basically Netflix for almost every kind of anime you can get your hands on. It’s monthly subscriptions are reasonably priced, and they usually have stuff way before Hulu Plus or Netflix can get their hands on it. They also use subtitle tools that are significantly less visually offensive than Hulu Plus, which is a big deal if you’re into subtitled content. Crunchyroll has updated their apps today to support Chromecast, with the same one button activation that we all know and love.
Photocasting is probably the biggest request Google gets from users for the Chromecast. Local content streaming is a big deal for some, and while Plex and AllCast helps with a lot of those issues it seems only logical for the button to exist in Google’s own apps. The Google+ photos app will update today with a Chromecast button, so you can just tap and send your photos to the television.
WatchESPN and MLS Matchday have picked up Chromecast support as well, though you’re limited by whatever you pay your cable provider in order to enjoy the content from ESPN. Google has partnered with these apps to make sure anyone with a Chromecast can enjoy the World Cup on whatever TV they want.
Check the Chromecast blog for the fine print on what subscription levels you need to have in order to enjoy these services, but for the most part it looks like there aren’t too many hurdles in between you and game day.
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