Looks like Google’s cheaper Chromecast is becoming a reality
In January, Protocol revealed that Google was working on a cheaper Chromecast video streaming dongle that would top out at 1080p resolution, which could possibly be sold as the “Chromecast HD with Google TV.”
Now, a new Google filing with the Federal Communications Commission (via Droid-Life) suggests that device is indeed on the way.
Mind you, the FCC filing doesn’t straight-up confirm a Chromecast. For now, it’s simply designated the “Google G454V.” There aren’t any juicy leaked pictures; the filings simply describe as a “wireless device” with dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth LE.
But if you’ll let me direct your attention for a moment to this diagram, friends, I think it will all become clear:
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