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Google’s Chromecast is the most popular “connected device” – or so infers a new report from app analytics firm App Annie, which analyzed the top apps associated with connected devices across both iTunes and Google Play in the U.S. Google’s Chromecast app was in spot #1, in terms of downloads, followed by Fitbit, DirectTV, HP ePrint, Kodak Kiosk Connect, Square Register, GoPro, AT&T U-verse, DISH Anywhere, and HP All In One Printer Remote.
Gartner says that there will be 26 billion connected devices globally by 2020 – an astounding figure – but one that makes more sense when you start to think about the connected devices you already use in your own home – DVRs, game consoles, smartwatches, wireless printers, and more.
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The low price is most likely the reason that Chromecast is the top internet connected device like how affordable Google Android phones which cost $50-199 are the most popular smartphones.
If I subscribe to Netflix, I probably buy a Chromecast to watch Netflix on my TV because I can probably get a used or refurbished Chromecast for $20 on eBay or Amazon.
Gartner says that there will be 26 billion connected devices globally by 2020 – an astounding figure – but one that makes more sense when you start to think about the connected devices you already use in your own home – DVRs, game consoles, smartwatches, wireless printers, and more.
Read More
The low price is most likely the reason that Chromecast is the top internet connected device like how affordable Google Android phones which cost $50-199 are the most popular smartphones.
If I subscribe to Netflix, I probably buy a Chromecast to watch Netflix on my TV because I can probably get a used or refurbished Chromecast for $20 on eBay or Amazon.