Article 603R7 Looks like Google’s cheaper Chromecast is becoming a reality

Looks like Google’s cheaper Chromecast is becoming a reality

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Sean Hollister
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In January, Protocol revealed that Google was working on a cheaper Chromecast video streaming dongle that would top out at 1080p resolution, which could possibly be sold as the Chromecast HD with Google TV."

Now, a new Google filing with the Federal Communications Commission (via Droid-Life) suggests that device is indeed on the way.

Mind you, the FCC filing doesn't straight-up confirm a Chromecast. For now, it's simply designated the Google G454V." There aren't any juicy leaked pictures; the filings simply describe as a wireless device" with dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth LE.

But if you'll let me direct your attention for a moment to this diagram, friends, I think it will all become clear:

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