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Apple TV App on Android Now Supports Google Cast. Here’s Why That Matters

This update might have you saying, «finally.»

Apple has updated its Apple TV app on Android to add Google Cast support, making it easier for Android users to stream shows and movies to their TVs and other bigger-screen devices.

With the new feature, you can now cast content from the Apple TV app on your phone directly to Chromecast devices, Google TV and Android TV-powered televisions and other Cast-enabled screens. Previously, Android phone users were largely limited to watching content on their mobile devices or relying on TVs that already had a native Apple TV app.

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What Google Cast support means for Android users

Google Cast is a core feature for many Android users, and its arrival in the Apple TV app closes a long-standing gap compared to Apple’s own AirPlay streaming option.

Once the app is updated, you should see the Cast icon during playback. Tapping it allows you to send Apple TV originals, purchased movies and TV shows to a compatible TV or streaming device without needing any Apple hardware.

Why this update took so long

Apple has gradually expanded Apple TV beyond its own devices, with apps available on smart TVs, streaming boxes, gaming consoles and mobile platforms. Still, Android users have often received fewer features than their iOS counterparts.

The lack of Google Cast support stood out, particularly since most major streaming apps — including Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video and YouTube TV — have supported casting for years.

How to get this update

Google Cast support is rolling out now. You can download the Apple TV app, which launched on Android mobile devices in February, via the Google Play Store. Android users should make sure they’re running the latest version of the Apple TV app to access the feature.

Once updated, watching Apple TV on the big screen should be as simple as tapping the Cast button.

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

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Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.