It has been a while since we have seen an update for Cast, and this is one you do not want to miss. Not only does it correct the Google API issues, but offers bug fixes, a UI overhaul, and more.
If you are not familiar with Cast, it is a native application that supports Casting YouTube videos on your BlackBerry 10 device to your Chromecast. The application itself is easy to use and can be set up in a manner of moments. Once the app is connected to your network and Chromecast, simply share a YouTube video to Cast and it will begin to play.
Changelog for v2
- Updated to Google v3 API to fix recently encountered device support errors
- UI revamp
- Search scope increased
- More search parameters added
- Preview of YouTube Videos added
- Jump to time feature added to replace slider control
Known issues
- Occasional server side restart of videos within first few seconds
With the new and improved interface and added controls, if you haven't already picked this up then be sure to head on over to BlackBerry World. Cast for BlackBerry 10 is $2.99 and compatible with all handsets.
Reader comments
Cast for BlackBerry 10 updated with new UI, improved search, and, better controls
Eish...so many apps and hard to choose! The app gap is really going if not gone already!!
All smartphones bow to my BlackBerry Passport
The Search gets no results for everything im searching for and i still cant find my Chromecasts with the search function so i have to change the ip manually... It'd be great to fix those problems.
Posted via CB10
But this app costs money! And $2.99! That's expensive. I'll just use a micro HDMI cable. Or I can just cast using Chrome on my laptop.
Its worth the money!
Posted via CB10
Ha ha...don't be silly.
As long as you can't cast anything else, no it is not
Posted via CB10
The Chromecast thingy was cheap enough, wasn't it?
:-D
Now an extra few bux for a BB10 app won't hurt,
as long as it works!
• Passposted while waiting for the Z-lider.... •
Would be great if it supported something else besides a YouTube stream... But I guess beggars can't be choosers.
Posted via CB10
This app is crap, can't believe I wasted my money on this. Buyer beware.
Brought to you by the letter Z and the number 10
Better than nothing.
Search option doesn't work.
Often replay the same video instead of the new.
Youtube works.
No Netflix casting.
No website or any embedded video casting.
Posted via CB10
The Cast function that's built into the Android Netflix app works on the PlayStation 3 with no additional apps from my Q10. :)
Posted from my Q10 via the power of "Q"
I'm not hating on the Dev or anything because I'm happy to see support from someone with the Chromecast on the BlackBerry platform as I have a Chromecast, but when I 1st got my Q10 I also got a Miracast receiver.
Using the mobile version of youtube, there is a function to cast it there built in and it will go full screen not the 1:1 of the Q10.
So if you have 1 of these receivers then you can cast it right there.
Again though, thank you Dev for offering another option because more people I feel have a Chromecast than a Miracast receiver.
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