Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio Speaker Images Leaked Online
Sep. 19, 2020While Google isexpected to launchits new Chromecast, Nest smart speaker alongside thePixel 5on September 30, the latest report onWinFutureshows the allegedly official images of the Chromecast with Google TV and Nest Audio speaker.
The leaked images show the device in its oval form-factor, justlike what we’ve seen before. It shows an attached HDMI cable to connect to the TV or display. The dongle will charge through a USB-C port. In terms of the software, the device will flaunt the latest version of Android TV, which is reportedly beingrebranded to Google TV.
The remote features dedicated buttons forGoogle Assistant,YouTube, andNetflixalong with other basic controls like the D-Pad, Home, Back, and Mute buttons. You also get dedicated volume buttons at the side of the remote, which should be convenient for easily controlling volume. Take a look at all the leaked images below:
In a separate post, Roland Quandt ofWinFuturehas also shared the images of Google’s latest smart speaker. The software giant hadteased the productwith an official image back in July. The product will launch in two color variants namely Charcoal and Chalk.
The new Nest Audio speaker will succeed the originalGoogle Home. You get a fabric-covered design that Google has been using in its recent smart speaker models. The four LED indicators are present on the front side, towards the center portion of the speaker. The rear side accommodates microphones, the power cable, and the mute switch to disable voice recognition if needed.
We will learn more in terms of the pricing and availability when Google officially unveils these devices on September 30. While the “Chromecast with Google TV” is rumored to be priced around $50(~Rs.3,600), the new Nest Audio speaker may go on sale around 100 Euros (~Rs.8,700).
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