With Google Juggling so many platforms, it’s not easy to track it, let alone know which will eventually become ax. It’s even more uncertain on the entertainment and multimedia side, where Google has retired several services and platforms in recent years. Even the old Chromecast is not safe, with the appearance of Google-powered Google. Now it seems that Google might also shift from the Chromecast standard design, depending on which rumors are willing to give trust.
The name “Boreal” appears a few days ago as the code name for what is believed to be an Android-powered device, especially Chromecast. 9to5Google traced its roots to Google TV software that runs on the chromecast dongle “Sabrina” at this time. This, in turn, will confirm that Google actually leaves the old Chromecast software, which is based on Chrome OS, for Android TV where the Google TV experience is built.
Wahyu a new Chromecast has triggered excitement and speculation of what will happen. There are some who believe Boreal will be a new device than a simple upgrade because it has a different file name. Maybe it finally became a stronger chromecast device that fans like, especially with more storage for content.
This device is reported to be limited at 1080p resolution, giving it a potential moniker from Chromecast HD with Google TV. Google reportedly tried to reach a $ 40 price label, which was not much of a savings compared to the $ 50 Chromecast with the support of 4K UHD.
Whether Boreal will be a fixed set-top or dongle box, there will be some things that appear to be common among all rumors. For one, it will run the latest Android 12 Android 12 TV announced just a few months ago. This device will also be able to decoding AV1, a new format that starts the mandate for Android TV itself.
It will be a little disappointing if Google does choose to release a budget version of the Chromecast than the upgrades that are widely requested, but it won’t get out of the character for it too.
