Google Cast could be coming to the iPhone as Apple’s walled garden cracks further

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Driven by the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update will reportedly support third-party media-casting protocols, allowing users to set alternatives, such as Google Cast, as the default. This shift could eliminate the need for TV makers to pay Apple AirPlay licensing fees and will make cheaper Google Cast-supported streaming sticks highly compatible with iPhones. While the changes are designed to comply with EU rules, it remains unc