9to5Mac article
iOS 27 could offer native integration with Google Cast and other streaming protocols
https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/24/ios-27-google-cast-third-party-streaming-integration-eu/
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Apple is reportedly developing functionality that could replace AirPlay at a system level with other third-party streaming protocols in response to the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA). This feature may only be released within the European Union, similar to third-party app marketplaces.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is considering removing AirPlay as a system-level default, and from iOS 27 onwards, alternative streaming protocols could be natively integrated into iOS.
Google Cast (formerly Chromecast) would likely be the most prominent third-party protocol to leverage these changes. Theoretically, any smart speaker or streaming device manufacturer could implement native integration with iOS without relying on AirPlay support or Bluetooth.
[Original author's opinion] It would definitely be great if iOS fully supported Google Cast streaming, as most hotels I've stayed at recently only supported streaming through Google Cast.
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