The current 4K Chromecast sports dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, both of which are getting to be dated by modern standards. Although the technology still works well, many other modern standards could help make the streaming experience more fluid and responsive.

A new Google TV dongle, potentially packed with upgraded features, is on the horizon. Hopefully, this will be a significant update to the current four-year-old favorite. But the current pricepoint that’s rumored seems to indicate it won’t be a major leap ahead of what’s already offered.

Google will probably never make a high-end version of the Chromecast, but that's probably okay, others are better-suited for it.

A report from 9to5 Google claims that a new 4K Chromecast is on the way. There’s no news of when this device might appear, but Google’s I/O conference is around the corner. It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for Google to make an announcement there alongside smartphones and other devices that Google will reveal at its event.

The Chromecast with Google TV (4K) was released in 2020 and even then, the specs left a little to be desired. Thankfully, an 2024 successor is on its way.

The Google Chromecast 4K 2024 is the latest edition of the popular TV dongle, boasting a slew of enhancements over its already successful predecessor. If your old TV is still in good working condition and the image quality meets your satisfaction,

Google is reportedly getting ready to launch a new 4K Chromecast with a refreshed remote and possibly a more powerful chip.

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Google's 4K Chromecast is due for an update due to aging internals, including limited storage space. The upcoming 4K Chromecast may include a new remote and support for AV1 codec, promising better efficiency. New Chromecast might feature an Amlogic S905X5 chip with advanced features and improved performance.

Prior reports indicated Google was developing a new streaming device powered by Android, and that product is now confirmed to be a 4K Chromecast with Google TV follow-up.