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Google Chromecast now available in 11 new nations

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 19 Mar 2014 9:49

Google Chromecast now available in 11 new nations Google has confirmed that its Chromecast HDMI dongle is now available in 11 new nations.
The device is now available in 11 more countries: Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the U.K.

Depending on where you are, there will be some native local apps available, including the BBC iPlayer in the U.K.; France TV Pluzz and SFR TV in France with CANALPLAY coming soon; and Watchever in Germany with Maxdome coming soon.

Adds Google: "Chromecast will keep getting better. We recently opened up Chromecast to developers, and in a few short weeks more than 3,000 developers worldwide have signed up to bring their apps and websites to Chromecast. You'll soon have more TV shows, movies, videos, sports, music and games to choose from. Stay up-to-date on the latest apps that work with Chromecast at Chromecast Apps"



The device is available through many major retailers including Google Play, Amazon, Currys and more.

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