Google Unveils New Chromecast and Chromecast Audio - Google announced the launch of two new Nexus smartphones - Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, Pixel C tablet, refresh of its original Chromecast and Chromecast Audio at a media event on Tuesday.

Priced at $35 (roughly Rs. 2,300), the Chromecast Audio enables one to stream music to their regular speakers directly from a smartphone or laptop. It provides support for high-quality audio, 2 watt RMS and an optional optical digital out that sits in the hybrid port. It is compatible with Android and iOS devices, apart from PCs. The Chromecast Audio also comes with a feature called guest access which allows your friends to stream even if they are not connected to your Wi-Fi network.

The original Chromecast is getting a redesign too. The company has launched the second-generation Chromecast that is completely different from the original's construction. The all new design sees an HDMI cable encompassed inside a circular Chromecast logo-shaped unit.

Google announced that more content will soon arrive to the Chromecast. Sling TV, and Showtime are now available for Chromecast while MLB, CBS Sports and other services are expected to come later. Unlike the first generation Chromecast dongle, the new media streaming device will be offered in three colours - Black, Red, and Yellow. It maintains the same $35 price point as the original and is launching in 17 countries.

The new Chromecast app, which is also getting a refresh, focused on content discovery. A new section called "What's On" extracts data from YouTube, Netflix and other streaming services to keep you updated with what's being aired on TV.