In late 2020, Google Chromecast with Google TV was released. A rumour earlier this year claimed that the search is going to release a 1080p version of this device. The FCC certified this forthcoming product a few months later. Some of its specifications have also recently leaked. We now know the product's design due to leaked renderings.
WinFuture's Roland Quandt has revealed a slew of renderings depicting the look of the future Google Chromecast HD with Google TV. According to the images, the new model will be similar to the original.
One of the photographs also reveals the contents of the package. The streaming gadget will include a remote control, two AAA batteries, and a USB Type-A to Type-C cable.cable, as well as a power adapter They will all be white in colour, precisely like the product.
Despite having the same look as the previous model, the new model will have a distinct set of characteristics. For first, it will only support 1080p (FHD) streaming.
It will also have a slightly reduced 1.5GB RAM (compared to 2GB). It will be powered by the Amlogic S805X2 chipset, which is less powerful. However, this SoC supports AV1 decoding, which is not accessible in the Amlogic S905X3 processor included in the original 4G model.
In terms of software, it will boot Android TV 12 with the Google TV interface. It will also offer virtual A/B partitioning for a more seamless system. updates. On the other hand, the original 4G model still runs Android TV 10.
