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Google Blocks Third-Party Streaming App For Chromecast

Google Blocks Third-Party Streaming App For Chromecast

While Google’s Chromecast video-streaming dongle works just fine with Netflix, YouTube and Google Play content, users who have wanted to stream files that fall outside those approved services have had to use unapproved third-party apps. Given the relative openness of Google’s Android operating system, one might think the company would encourage such apps, but it now appears to be the complete opposite. [More]