Server-side update enables Google+ stream casting

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Last week, Google+ for Android was updated to 4.5 with no new features, but a focus on a buttery smooth experience. Today, Google has flipped the switch on a feature which allows you to cast the stream to your TV.

If you've got the latest version of Google+ and own a Chromecast, look out for the Google Cast icon where the search button appeared on previous versions (hint - it's next to the drop-down menu underneath the action bar).
Keep your eye out for the Google Cast icon
When you've hit the button, you'll see content from your stream on the television with full-screen images, brief excerpts of text from posts complete with profile photos and all. The stream flicks from one post to another every minute or so, but you can manually 'next' content from your Android device.

Right now the functionality is rather basic, only allowing you to cast your 'Everything' stream and not specific circles or custom-searches unfortunately. Hopefully this gets worked on over time.

Just like all Google Cast-enabled apps, you can enjoy content that is being cast whilst working on other tasks on your phone or tablet. Although the new feature isn't terribly useful, I can see myself casting the stream if there's nothing else to watch.

Will you be casting your Google+ stream to the telly box?