Google is pushing the first 2026 software update to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K), ending an 11-month gap since the previous release in November 2025.
A gap that long on a consumer streaming device raises questions about active support lifecycle and whether Google treats this hardware as a maintained product or a quiet end-of-life case.
The full article covers the specific build number, what changed, and whether this signals renewed update cadence for the platform. Worth reading if you own one or are deciding whether to.
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