The Google Chromecast media app-to-TV broadcasting dongle finally begins to add support for new apps. First to jump in the Chromecast pool: Hulu Plus. October 2, 2013 1:56 AM PDT Chromecast's promise of working with more apps than just Netflix and YouTube took a step towards being fulfilled on Wednesday as Google added Hulu Plus to the mix. Related stories: Will Microsoft's Cortana outsmart Siri? Roku takes on Google with new Chromecast-like feature Foursquare's new app forgoes check-ins Google releases iOS app to configure Chromecast devices Choose your next iPhone Hulu Plus support will allow owners of the $35 Chromecast HDMI dongle (read CNET's review) to stream over Wi-Fi Hulu Plus-exclusive shows such as "Parks and Recreation" and "Modern Family" from Android or iOS devices to televisions. Updates to the Hulu Plus app will begin rolling out for Android phones and tablets, and iPads, later on Wednesday. iPhone support is expected soon. Previously, the Chromecast worked only with its launch apps: Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Music, and Google Movies and TV. Hulu Plus becomes the first of a what has been promised will be a long line of media apps that are Chromecast compatible, including HBO Go, Pandora, Revision3, Vevo, and Vimeo.
The Google Chromecast media app-to-TV broadcasting dongle finally begins to add support for new apps. First to jump in the Chromecast pool: Hulu Plus.
Chromecast's promise of working with more apps than just Netflix and YouTube took a step towards being fulfilled on Wednesday as Google added Hulu Plus to the mix.
Related stories:
- Will Microsoft's Cortana outsmart Siri?
- Roku takes on Google with new Chromecast-like feature
- Foursquare's new app forgoes check-ins
- Google releases iOS app to configure Chromecast devices
- Choose your next iPhone
Hulu Plus support will allow owners of the $35 Chromecast HDMI dongle (read CNET's review) to stream over Wi-Fi Hulu Plus-exclusive shows such as "Parks and Recreation" and "Modern Family" from Android or iOS devices to televisions. Updates to the Hulu Plus app will begin rolling out for Android phones and tablets, and iPads, later on Wednesday. iPhone support is expected soon.
Previously, the Chromecast worked only with its launch apps: Netflix, YouTube, Google Play Music, and Google Movies and TV. Hulu Plus becomes the first of a what has been promised will be a long line of media apps that are Chromecast compatible, including HBO Go, Pandora, Revision3, Vevo, and Vimeo.
