Possible new Chromecast with Google TV device spotted in Google Home app

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Google might be working on a new Chromecast with Google TV device, according to a recent discovery in the Google Home app. 9to5Google found that Google added a mysterious device, codenamed "YTD," to the list of Google Cast-compatible devices in the app. The device is treated as a Chromecast, not a Google TV device from another brand. This implies that "YTD" could be a new Chromecast with Google TV device that Google is developing. It is listed next to the current HD and 4K models of Chromecast with Google TV.

Earlier this year, another device, codenamed "YTC," was spotted in the app's code. It was clearly labelled as a "Chromecast with Google TV," but it never launched. The original model was codenamed "YTV," and the HD model was "YTB."

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Chromecast with Google TV (4K) to finally get Android 12 update

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With the launch of the HD version of Chromecast, there's also an update coming to the 4K variant. 9to5Google got confirmation from Google that the Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is getting Android 12 soon. It's going to be the first significant update for the accessory in a while. It won't bring groundbreaking features, but it will add things like support for camera/microphone privacy indicators and blocking, 4K UI support, and a few tweaks.

Chromecast with Google TV and its remote gets another 'incremental update'

It looks like Chromecast with Google TV has some more small bugs to crush. Google rolled out another "incremental update" nearly a couple of months after its launch. Version 200918.015 is rolling out now to the units. And if you have one, you might get a notification about it. The 86.48MB download will automatically install around 3 a.m. once it's been downloaded to the new Chromecast. 

If you want to check if it's already on your system, you can head to Settings > System > About > System Updates. It's expected to be based on Android 10 with the September 2020 security patch on board. The remote is also getting a minor update with firmware version 24.2, which will install shortly after the Chromecast is updated. You can also install it yourself by heading to Settings > System > Remotes & Accessories > Chromecast Remote. It isn't clear what issues Google is working on with the updates as they didn't release a changelog for the updates.

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Google offers Chromecast with Google TV bundle for $120

If you want to save some money on your Netflix subscription and want to get the new Chromecast, this bundle is for you. Google is offering the Chromecast with Google TV with Netflix for $119.99. You will get six months of Netflix's standard streaming plan, which supports two screens. This is valued at $83.94. The Chromecast itself details for $69.99. If you get the bundle, you save around $34.