Apr 09, 2014 10:45 AM EDT
Chromecast in the U.S. Now Expanded To 11 Countries. Google recently announced as of last month, Chromecast in the U.S. has grown to its availability in an additional 11 countries—Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the U.K. Chromecast includes more favorite apps and websites for Android users more than ever. Google aims to deliver Chromecast to more people around the world.
According to the company, Apps started rolling out in March, and include BBC iPlayer in the U.K.; France TV Pluzz and SFR TV in France with CANALPLAY coming soon; and Watchever in Germany with Maxdome coming soon. Chromecast is only expected to keep getting better. Google also recently opened up Chromecast to developers, and in a few short weeks more than 3,000 developers worldwide have signed up to bring their apps and websites to Chromecast.
The Chromecast device is compatible with all Android mobile devices. Chromecast is a thumb-sized media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on the users TV. I is set up with a simple mobile app, then the users can send favorite online shows, movies, music and more to your TV using their smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Chromecast for Android is the easiest way to enjoy online video, music and anything from the web on your TV. Plug it into any HDTV and control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. No remotes required. Android users can cast favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.
Android users will soon have more TV shows, movies, videos, sports, music and games to choose from. Stay up-to-date on the latest apps that work with Chromecast at chromecast.com/apps. Google’s expansion into 11 countries offer availability at Amazon, Google Play, Currys PC World, Elkjøp, FNAC, Saturn, Media Markt and other retailers.