Google’s popular $35 streaming device Chromecast has just gotten 10 new apps for it, available on the Google Play store. It seems like the device is getting more attention from developers specially since the device is now also available in Europe and UK and this in combination with the fact that Google will soon add support for Mirroring your Android device makes this little gadget connected to your TV just a little more awesome and a must have for gadget lovers.
We have decided to put together a list featuring the new Apps available on Chromecast and we will update this post as more apps get support for the Chromecast. [Full list here]
VEVO | VEVO allows users to watch music videos clips. The integration with Chromecast allows music fans to watch their favorite singer on the big screen streaming it right to your chromecast device. |
Red Bull TV | RedBull TV offers a great variety of entertainment specially sport videos with extreme stunts captured in the highest quality. This app allows true extreme sport fan to watch their idol perform the most awesome stunt in HD on the big screen. |
Songza | For those unfamiliar with Songza it is a free music streaming service. The integration with Chromecast means an easier way to oversee the different playlists available and play the appropriate one at the appropriate time. |
Revision 3 | Offers an easier way to access the hundredsof shows on different topics that are available on Revision 3, allowing you to easily view full shows on your TV. |
Plex | Plex is an all in one streaming service bringing together the most popular ones like Netflix and Hulu and even your own movies and music from your computer. The integration with Chromecast means that you can now have all these things right on the big screen and easily select that illegal movie you just downloaded (wink wink) |
Post TV | Jeff Bezos’s The Washington Post also has its own Chromecast app bringing you videos related to current news events and will keep you up to date with the latest news from around the world. |
Viki | Love Anime? or Telenovelas? Then Viki is the way to go, offering thousands of series translated in over 160+ languages. |
RealPlayer cloud | Upload the movies you have already purchased or downloaded from the internet to the cloud and watch them right on your TV. Everybody hates wires, right? |
Avia | The app allows users to play, manage and share their personal media on the big screen. Media like images, videos and music. It can also be connected to services like Facebook and Dropbox. (Thanks Tom for the tip) |