About Google Cast
Google Cast is an Android application published by Google LLC under the package name com.google.android.apps.mediashell. It is built to work alongside compatible screens, speakers and other receiving hardware, keeping media playback under your control from a phone or tablet.
What the app does As a casting utility, the application acts as the link between your handheld device and the hardware that shows or plays your content. Once a connection to a suitable receiver is available, the app hands over playback so the picture or sound runs on the larger screen while the phone stays free for other tasks. This makes it a handy companion for presentations, shared viewing and everyday media control.
Version and release details The current build listed here is 3.72.446070, dated 2026-09-30. That release identifier helps you confirm which build you have installed when comparing devices or troubleshooting behaviour differences between installations.
Device and storage requirements The build requires Android 9.0 or newer, and newer devices that meet or exceed that level are expected to run it. The application occupies 142.3 MB, so it is worth keeping that space free before installing, particularly on phones with limited internal storage.
Position in the productivity category Filed under productivity, the app fits routines where a phone drives a second screen rather than being the screen itself. Reported details list the content rating as unknown, so check your own preferences before handing the device to younger users.
APK Information
- Version
- 3.72.446070
- Size
- 142.3 MB
- Android
- 9.0+
- File type
- APK
- Updated
- Sep 30, 2026
- Package
- com.google.android.apps.mediashell
- Developer
- Google LLC
Features
Media Casting
Device Integration
Productivity Tool
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Android version does this app need?
The build requires Android 9.0 or newer. Devices running an earlier system will not meet the listed requirement, while newer devices should satisfy it. Always confirm your device's current Android level in its system settings before installing.
How much storage should I set aside for installation?
The application is 142.3 MB in size. Leave at least that much free internal storage available, plus a little headroom for the system to unpack files, so the installation completes without interruption on devices that are close to full.
What exactly does Google Cast do?
It is a casting application from Google LLC that links your phone or tablet to compatible displays, speakers and receivers. Playback is handed to the receiving hardware so the content appears or plays there while the mobile device remains available for other work.
Which version is included in this listing?
The version provided is 3.72.446070, associated with the release dated 2026-09-30. Use that version string to verify what you have installed when comparing against other builds or when reporting a problem.
What is the package name of the app?
The package is com.google.android.apps.mediashell. Identifying the app by its package name is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the correct Google LLC application, since similar names can appear across different listings.
