A new Google Chromecast is on the way with Bluetooth support HTC U12+...

 
 
 
A new Google Chromecast is on the way with Bluetooth support HTC U12+...

 
xda-developers
May 5, 2018 7:51 AM • by Mishaal Rahman
A new Google Chromecast is on the way with Bluetooth support

Google experiments with a ton of products and services to varying degrees of success. However, few would argue that the Google Chromecast isn't one of the company's most successful products. The cheap streaming stick has turned millions of older televisions into media streaming devices. I have even convinced my less technologically savvy relatives to embrace the Chromecast because of how easy it makes streaming online media. Now, it looks like the streaming stick lineup is about to get even better with a new model that has Bluetooth functionality.

Currently, the device is only capable of connecting to devices through a standard Wi-Fi connection. On other competing devices like the Roku 3 and Amazon Fire TV, Wi-Fi Direct is used for connecting to their respective remote controls. The Roku 3 allows you to connect headphones directly to the controller, while the Amazon Fire TV lets you listen privately by connecting to the device through a Bluetooth headset. The Chromecast doesn't allow for that kind of functionality, but that might change in a future model.

As spotted by @roopakv on Twitter, Google filed a request with the FCC to certify a new version of the second-generation Chromecast. The new version has the same hardware as the original, but with Bluetooth enabled in the chip. Unfortunately, even though the new model is nearly identical to the existing device, the FCC filing states that the existing second-generation Chromecast "will not receive the software update to enable legacy Bluetooth operations."

Chromecast Bluetooth

 

The existing second generation device already supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi and 2.4GHz Bluetooth Low Energy, but the new one will support standard 2.4GHz Bluetooth radio as well. Exactly what the company plans to do with Bluetooth is unclear right now, but it's possible they plan on allowing the new device to connect to Bluetooth peripherals such as a keyboard or gamepad. We might hear about this new device at the upcoming Google I/O event next week, so stay tuned to our coverage of the event!




Android Advices
Apr 9, 2018 7:02 PM • by Pavan Kumar B.C
HTC U12+ specifications leaks online with 8GB RAM and f/1.5 aperture camera

Earlier HTC U12+ images leaked with dual front and rear camera setup and now, detailed specifications of this upcoming flagship device have revealed many of its hidden features. The handset is expected to become official early next month and is also expected to score 110 points on DXO mark surpassing the Huawei's P20. The smartphone will be coming with features like Edge Sense 2, USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, 3D audio recording, HTC BoomSound, and Hi-Res audio playback.

HTC U12+ specs leak

The U12+ from HTC will be IP68 rated for water resistance and also supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ along with Wireless charging technology. According to the rumored specifications, it will be featuring a 5.5-inch Quad HD+ (2880 x 1440 pixels) Super LCD 6 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on top. Under the hood, there will be an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with Adreno 630 GPU and 8 GB of RAM.

The onboard storage is limited to 128GB which can be extended further up to a maximum of 2TB via microSD card slot. It will come out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo with HTC Sense UI. There are 12MP HTC UltraPixel 4 rear cameras with f/1.5 aperture dual LED flash and OIS and a secondary 16MP rear camera. There will be an 8MP + 8MP dual front camera set for better selfies. It will come with connectivity options like 4G VoLTE and Bluetooth v5.0, GPS, A-GPS and more.

Apart from there are other features like USB-C audio, HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation, HTC's BoomSound Hi-Fi edition, Hi-Res audio certified, USB Type-C and NFC. There is a 3420mAh Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ fast charging battery also to power the handset. Are you excited to see this device? Do you own any devices from HTC previously? Comment in the section below and stay tuned to Android Advices and we will get back with more news and updates on the same.

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