Google has quietly launched its third-generation Chromecast, after it was introduced at the Pixel event earlier this month. It still has a circular design with built-in HDMI cable and it comes with Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) support, however the Wi-Fi reception has been improved with maximum antenna gain of 4dBi compared to Chromecast 2’s 2.1dBi gain, which is about 50% improvement.
It lets you cast content from mobile apps and PCs, Macs, Chromebook or laptops from Chrome browser to your TV at 1080p resolution at up to 60 fps. The specs page doesn’t reveal Bluetooth support, as it was revealed in the FCC filing, but we expect to hear more from Google.
It lets users play music in sync with other speakers connected to Google’s smart devices, like a Chromecast Audio dongle, but it will be available via an update later this year.
The Google Chromecast 3 comes in Charcoal color, is priced at Rs. 3,499, which is Rs. 100 more than the launch price of the Chromecast 2. It is available for pre-order from Flipkart, and goes on sale from today midnight during Flipkart’s Festive Dhamaka Days sale. It comes with a one-year Sony LIV Premium subscription along with a six-month Gaana Plus subscription.