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Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026

First reported Source: 9to5GoogleLast editorial activity
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Following the last release 11 months ago , Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). Chromecast with Google TV Chromecast with Google TV gets first update of 2026 Abner Li | Oct 12 2026 - 10:49 am PT 0 Comments Following the last release 11 months ago , Google is rolling out the first update of 2026 to the Chromecast with Google TV (4K). Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View.

According to Google’s release notes , UTTA.260813.002 is rolling out just for the 4K model. There is no new release for the HD variant today.

Both streaming devices are usually updated at the same time. This update bumps the Android Security Patch Level to August 2026 (from October 2025).

Google also notes the presence of “Other bug fixes and performance improvements.” You’re reading 9to5Google — experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Interested in the minutiae of Google and Alphabet.

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