Rest of the Day: Chromecast App Will Be Renamed to Google Cast
Google is changing the name of its Chromecast app as new smart TVs and speakers will soon have “casting” features built in and no dongle is needed. You say Chromato, I say tomahto, let’s stop it all.
- With the announcement of new Vizio TVs with built-in Chromecast capabilities, Google is removing Chrome from this situation and will soon rename the Chromecast app to simply “Google Cast.” While Google has a history of dubious product names , it makes sense: you’re “streaming” media to your TV, and neither Chrome nor the Chromecast are actually part of the equation. [VentureBeat]
- Facebook and WhatsApp are ending support for BlackBerry 10 . This will be a lonely path forward for BlackBerry users who want to hang out with their Facebook friends, but you can always stick with the web version. [TechCrunch]
- According to Google, millions of Android phones are vulnerable to a security vulnerability that could allow an application to be rooted . They only found one application that tried to exploit the vulnerability, but as always, be careful with shadow applications while the fix is still pending. [Ars Technica]
- Facebook is testing a feature that pings you when they suspect an account is impersonating you . If they spot someone using your name and profile photo, they will contact you and ask you to clarify or remove the troll. This feature is currently available to 75% of users. [Mashable]