Google updates Chromecast streaming dongle with a host of new apps

In a Tuesday update to its official Chrome blog, Google has announced the latest app additions for its Chromecast streaming dongle. The company said that the Chromecast has been updated with some new apps, including three new Disney apps, and apps for iHeartRadio, DramaFever, and Twitch gaming site.

All the new apps added to Chromecast - marking the newest Chromecast update by Google - are now available at chromecast. com/apps. Though the new apps do not add any revolutionary new functionality to Chromecast, they definitely add more entertainment options to the dongle.

The three new Disney apps which have been to Chromecast include WATCH Disney, WATCH Disney Junior and WATCH Disney XD apps; which come with different 'on demand' content.

The addition of the iHeartRadio app to Chromecast brings the service's 1,500 radio stations to Google's streaming dongle; while the DramaFever app adds 15,000 episodes of international dramas. The addition of the Twitch app brings game-streaming and viewing to the Chromecast dongle.

About the new apps added to Chromecast, Google's Jennifer Wasson - who works on Chromecast partnerships said in a Tuesday blog post: "Chromecast has a little something for everyone in the family to enjoy, and today we're adding even more options for kids, music lovers and gamers."


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