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Google’s Chromecast is about to get a lot better for gaming, dual-screen apps and binge-watching shows
Posted by : Brij Bhushan
Friday, 29 May 2015
17 million Chromecasts and 1.5 billion content streams on, Google is launching new tools that will help developers enhance video and gaming experiences on its streaming device. The new Remote Display API (beta) allows your smartphone or tablet to act as a second screen and negates the need for it to mirror what’s on your TV. That means your device can display intuitive game controls or put image editing tools in the palm of your hand. There’s also a Game Manager API that makes it easier to build multiplayer games. It lets developers synchronize game states across many players’ devices on…
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