Google Chromecast launched in India at Rs 2,999

Google Chromecast, the device which allows users to to stream media to HDTVs via the HDMI port, will now be available from tomorrow, December 10 at Rs 2,999. The Google Chromecast can be controlled by a tablet or smartphone and supports various platforms including Android and iOS and also Windows and Mac.

Google has partnered with Snapdeal and Airtel to bring the device to India. The device will be available for grabs on the Google Play Store as well.

The announcement was made at the Great Online Shopping Festival event which will take place from Dec 10 - 12.  As part of the launch, Airtel will offer 60 gigabytes of free data over three months on broadband plans.

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