You can now stream Apple TV content to your television using an Android device.

      Google Cast support is being introduced with version 2.2 through the Play Store.

      After much anticipation, the Apple TV app is now available on the Google Play Store as of earlier this year, making it easier for Android users to access Apple TV’s collection of acclaimed movies and TV series. However, at the time of its launch, the app was missing a crucial feature found in other streaming apps on Android: the option to cast content to nearby devices. Apple has now rectified this with its recent update.

      As reported by 9to5Google, the latest update to the Apple TV app for Android includes Google Cast support, enabling users to cast Apple TV content to smart TVs and compatible displays. The app now shows a continuous Cast option next to the Apple TV account button at the top right corner of the homepage. Clicking on it brings up a pop-up menu displaying nearby Google Cast-compatible devices such as Nest Hubs and Chromecast-enabled gadgets.

      While casting, the app presents a miniplayer that includes playback details, the name of the connected device, a progress bar, a pause button, and a ten-second rewind option. Tapping the miniplayer opens a full-screen view with large controls for pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding, alongside a progress bar and buttons for adjusting audio and subtitle settings.

      This update arrives as Apple enhances the app's features on Android, with a recent version incorporating new episode notifications. Google Cast support is available in version 2.2 of the Apple TV app for Android, which is being rolled out via the Google Play Store. Additionally, there is a modification to the app's home screen icon, which now displays a slightly smaller Apple TV logo within the circle.

      While Apple introduces Google Cast support, Netflix is moving in the opposite direction.

      It is notable that while Apple has just added Google Cast support to its Apple TV app, Netflix has made a reduction in this area. Earlier this month, Netflix discreetly removed casting support from its mobile applications for most devices, restricting it to select devices such as the 3rd generation Chromecast or earlier, Google Nest Hub, select cast-enabled Vizio TVs, and select cast-enabled Compal TVs.

      Pranob is an experienced technology journalist with over eight years of experience covering consumer technology.

      Amazon has launched a new feature called Ask this Book on Kindle for iOS, allowing readers to get answers without leaving their current page.

      Amazon is addressing a common challenge faced by readers of lengthy novels: forgetting character identities while being hesitant to look them up online. The company has introduced Ask this Book, a new feature for the Kindle iOS app in the U.S. Designed as a spoiler-free assistant, it helps maintain immersion in the story without disrupting the reading flow.

      Google Translate has received a significant upgrade, enhancing its ability to understand context and intent beyond mere words.

      Google is rolling out an extensive upgrade to Google Translate, utilizing its Gemini AI models to provide more natural translations of text, real-time speech translation through headphones, and enhanced language-learning features. The goal of these updates is to assist users in grasping not just the words but also the intent, tone, and cultural nuances.

      Samsung may be raising the prices of its next Galaxy A series phones.

      A potential price increase in India has led to speculation regarding the pricing of the upcoming Galaxy A series models. Reports indicate that Samsung's forthcoming devices might be more expensive, with the price rise possibly affecting models beyond its flagship Galaxy S26 series. An early report suggested that the company might increase the prices of its next-generation flagship models due to rising expenses associated with crucial components such as SoCs, camera modules, and RAM. Now, a new source indicates that Samsung might soon raise the prices of existing Galaxy A models in India, sparking speculation that the upcoming A series devices could see similar increases.

      According to a recent post from tipster Abhishek Yadav on X (via SamMobile), Samsung is reportedly planning to increase the price of the Galaxy A56 in India by INR 2,000 (~$22). Other models within the Galaxy A series lineup might also experience a hike of INR 1,000 (~$11). Though there have been no announcements regarding similar price increases in other markets and Samsung has yet to confirm anything, this tip has led to speculation that higher pricing could be applied to the upcoming Galaxy A series devices.