The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android has been updated with useful ‘second screen’ features for Chromecast users.
When casting select content from the app on your phone or tablet to your Chromecast you’ll be able to glance at additional movie information on your device while the film plays.
“Next time you’re burning to know where you’ve seen that actress before, or want to remember a song for later, you don’t have to hit pause or fumble with your controller. It’s at your fingertips—just like your popcorn.”
As info cards are not available on all movies and TV shows sold in the store keep a look out for the ‘Info Cards’ emblem when buying or renting content if it’s something you’re wanting to experience.
If you use the Chrome App to browse/purchase movies you’ll find the icon (or lack of it as the case may be) listed underneath the movie poster/cover image.
Other Changes
The update, rolling out on the Play Store as of this week, also introduces some non-Cast changes, too. These include a UI makeover to adhere to Material Design and an updated “Watch Now” tab offering more recommendations, trailers, and suggestions.
Google Play Movies & TV is a free download for Android available from the Play Store. No word if/when the iOS version of the app will also add support for second-screen info, but we’ll let you know if/when it does.
Will second screen info tempt you to cast from Play Movies & TV more often? Let us know.
- Source: Engadget