Since the Chromecast Ultra was launched in October 2016, it hasn't received regular updates, continuing with its first generation while Chromecast passes through its third generation.
Well, depending on the leak from a trusted source this may change in the coming months, and Google is preparing to introduce a Chromecast Ultra Second Generation which will come with two very important issues: Android TV and remote control
Chromecast 4K with Android TV
It looks like Google wants to compete against the Amazon Fire TV Stick for a new one Chromecast Ultra You don't need to rely completely on your phone, and users can install apps and games directly on the HDMI dongle and control it with their remote control. To do this, the Chromecast operating system will now be able to Android TV.
The size and design of the second-generation Chromecast Ultra will be according to the most refined same for Chromecast 3
The specifications may be similar to the ADT-3, the dongle of the Android TV 10 upgrade kit that Google sold for developers for $ 79, so the Chromecast Ultra 2 could double that price. It can carry quad-core A53 processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM, HDMI 2.1, 4Kp60 HDR, WiFi and Bluetooth. Bluetooth connectivity, in addition to pairing a remote control can also help pair gamepads to play Stadia in another control.
It is not yet known when Google will announce this new device. It is either May in the online version of Google I / O 2020 or just at the end of the year with the launch of the new Pixel 5.
Via | 9to5Google
