Android on TV platforms isn’t updated as regularly as on phones and tablets. Most of the new additions come in the form of standalone software updates rather than in nearly platform upgrades. This is why the jump to Android 12 on TV is much less significant than the jump to Android 12 on phones.
Frame rate matching from fast with Google TV is here, but it doesn’t work
The main feature of this update is the ability for Chromecast to match the frame rate of the content you’re watching. This is a useful technology. Having the content and video device on different frame rates can cause the picture to look weird. Apple introduced this with its Apple TV device back in 2017. So, this isn’t exactly the hottest new technology on the block. That being said, it seems like Chromecast users won’t be able to use the frame rate matching just yet. It seems like Google does not want people to use this feature. According to FlatPanels HD, there’s a lot keeping people from using this feature. Starting off, the seamless frame rate matching is actually Quick Media Switching. This is a feature of HDMI 2.1, and this feature is not currently supported on any TVs that are currently on the market. Funny enough, Chromecast itself doesn’t support this feature. Also, a lot of apps don’t support frame rate switching on Chromecast. This includes services like Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Netflix, and more. Adding insult to injury, Google’s own Google TV app doesn’t support frame rate switching either. However, we can expect that functionality to come out one day. Topping it off, this feature is not enabled by default. So, it seems we’ll have to wait a while for this feature to be properly integrated. We’re not sure if Google and third-party companies are working on bringing the functionality to the Chromecast devices. Only time will tell.
