iOS 27 May Finally Add Native Support for Google Cast, But There's a Catch
Apple is reportedly planning to add native support for Google Cast in iOS 27. This change is influenced by the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which mandates that smartphone manufacturers allow third-party features. If implemented, users would be able to cast content from their iPhones to Google Cast-enabled devices seamlessly.
- ▪Apple may introduce native Google Cast support in iOS 27.
- ▪The change is driven by the EU's Digital Markets Act requiring third-party feature access.
- ▪Currently, users can cast content using apps that integrate Google's Cast SDK.
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Apple may be preparing to add native support for Google Cast on iPhones with iOS 27, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.Apple has long used its proprietary AirPlay protocol as the default screen-casting tech on iPhones. However, a change may be in order, thanks to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires smartphone manufacturers to open up features to third-party providers, Gurman says.You can already cast content from an iPhone to a non-Apple display through apps that integrate Google’s Cast SDK. If Apple adds support for Google Cast at a system level, you’d be able to beam all kinds of content from your iPhone to a TV or speaker that supports Google Cast.
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