Google Launches The New Chromecast And Chromecast Audio In India

Technology giant Google today launched the new version of its Internet streaming device Chromecast in India for Rs 3,399.
•    The company has also introduced Chromecast Audio in India at the same price, which was launched in the US last year.
•    "With a sleek design, fresh content and an updated app, the new Chromecast will make streaming faster and easier," Chromecast Partnerships Head Asia Pacific Mickey Kim told reporters here.
•    Chromecast Audio is a new device that plugs into speakers to stream and control radio, podcasts and music over WiFi.
•    Using Chromecast, users can add smart TV functionality to their television to stream content from video services like YouTube and Netflix.
•    Chromecast is available in 31 countries and about 20 million users globally.
•    However, the company did not disclose any country-specific data.
•    The devices will be available through marketplaces like Flipkart, Snapdeal and Paytm as well as retailers like Reliance and Croma.
•    The previous version of Chromecast was unveiled in India early last year.
•    Kim said the company has partners like Hooq, Saavn, YuppTV, Ditto and Hungama in India.
•    Other Internet streaming devices selling in India include Teewe and those from firms like Amkette.
•    Sales of Internet streaming devices are expected to pick up as on-demand video services like Netflix become more popular.
•    The devices will come bundled with six months of free subscription for Hooq and Saavn.
•    These also let users play games like Angry Birds on their television using their smartphones as a controller.