iOS 27 could give Google Cast native integration, like AirPlay, thanks to the EU
Bloomberg says iOS 27 may add native Google Cast support, letting users choose it as a default streaming option.
Intelligence analysis by GPT-5.4 Mini
A Bloomberg report says Apple is planning third-party streaming support in iOS 27, with Google Cast named as one option. The change appears tied to EU Digital Markets Act pressure and may be limited to Europe.
Apple phones can already send videos and music to Apple gear using AirPlay. A report says Apple may soon let people use Google Cast in the same built-in way.
That would be like a TV remote that works with more than one brand of TV. Instead of needing a separate trick for every app, the phone could have one clearer choice.
The report says this may happen because of EU rules, and it may only show up in Europe. Nothing is confirmed yet, so it is still just a rumor from a news report.
Analysis
What the report says
Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on iOS 27 support for third-party streaming alternatives to AirPlay. Google Cast is mentioned by name, and the idea is that users could choose one of these services as a default for sending video, photos, and audio from an iPhone or iPad to a speaker or TV.
Why this stands out
Today, Google Cast already works inside iOS apps, but only when developers add it themselves. iOS itself only supports Apple’s own AirPlay as a native system-wide streaming option. That means protocols like Google Cast and Miracast are left to app-level support instead of being built into the platform.
EU pressure may shape the rollout
The report ties the change to Apple trying to satisfy the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The article notes that Apple has often limited EU-driven software changes to the region itself, so this may not become a worldwide feature. 9to5Google also points out that such a move would matter most in homes that mix iPhones and Android phones, where Google Cast is already common on many speakers and TVs.
This remains a report, not a confirmed Apple announcement, so the final behavior and availability still need to be seen.
Key points
- Bloomberg says Apple is planning third-party streaming support for iOS 27.
- Google Cast is specifically mentioned as one of the supported alternatives.
- The feature could let users set a default streaming option instead of AirPlay.
- The article says the change may be driven by the EU Digital Markets Act.
- 9to5Google expects the rollout may be limited to the European Union.
