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Best Android apps for TV lovers and couch potatoes
by Carl Parker on May 23, 2012 3 Comments">3
Art imitates life, and that’s exactly why several million people are glued to their TVs everyday. After a hard day’s work, who doesn’t enjoy kicking off their shoes and becoming a vegetable in front of their TV, simply soaking in shows and movies? TV is more than just for entertainment, however; it can be used as educational tools for children, as well as for adults. Getting into the groove of TV can be difficult though. Unless you’ve purchased a TV guide from the nearby store or you’ve seen an ad for a certain show, being able to catch something of …
Android Apps that will turn your Android into a TV
by Gene Briones on Apr 09, 2012 3 Comments">3
Television – you either love it or hate it. Or love-hate it? Anyway, we all have a deep, if sometimes ambivalent relationship with our TV sets. We use TV to relax, to get informed, to stay in touch, to learn things, to lose time, to forget about problems, and the list can go on and on. It’s no wonder that many have tried (and mostly failed) to offer a truly portable TV-watching device. And then the smartphone came along, bringing the brains of silicon and the looks of hi-res screens to the mainstream consumer. The increasingly-large smartphones these days can …
Best Free Apps to Stream Videos from PC to Android Phone
by Carl Parker on Jan 26, 2012 7 Comments">7
There may be tons of apps on the Android Market that allow streaming videos from your computer to your Android phone, but most of them come with a price. If you’re the type of person who likes to be able to stream videos to your Android phone without spending a cent, we’ve put together a list of five of the best free apps for you. UPnPlay UPnPlay allows streaming from your computer to your mobile device via the DLNA media server. The user interface is rather simple and straightforward, and the configuration is easy to understand. Some of UPnPlay’s features …
NBC Gets Closer To Viewers With Own Android App
by Anthony Paul on Jan 20, 2012 0 Comments">0
The Android app offers a more personalized experience as you can have your NBC feeds and TV programs tailor made for you so long as you are a subscribed user. If you haven’t tried subscribing, you may do so within the app.
An App for a Handy Way to Use BuddyTV
by Christine Torralba on Jan 12, 2012 1 Comments">1
For just a short period of time, BuddyTV’s web service has already gained the interest of the public. They have been known as the source of a wide selection of TV programs, sports, and news activities. Because of the success they have gained, the only logical thing to do was to come up with a multi-platform mobile client for the use of its smartphone and tablet users. To which, BuddyTV did not fail by coming out with BuddyTV Guide, which is now available for Android. With the help of the app, users get to view a full detailed list of …
Lenovo Announces Android TV Running on Ice Cream Sandwich OS
by Christine Torralba on Jan 09, 2012 0 Comments">0
Lenovo has announced that they will be launching the very first TV based on Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system in the world. Unfortunately, the TV set will be initially sold in China only. The TV is available in two versions: 42” and 50”, they are not using the TV software of Google because it was still based on an earlier Android version called Honeycomb. With the CES 2012 just a day away, the K91 Smart TV is all set for its public launch in Las Vegas. Along with other TV sets in its range, Lenovo will be joining the …
TiVo Now Has Its Own Android App
by Christine Torralba on Jan 08, 2012 1 Comments">1
With so many new apps coming out into the market, it is only expected to find a new Android app every once in a while. TiVo is the latest company to join the army of Android apps as it launches its own DVR-controlling app. Through this app, users get to manage their TiVo devices using their smartphones. The app boasts of usable functions including record and season pass functions and have channel and episode guide support. Even while on a smartphone or a tablet, the app looks the part of an actual TiVo remote from its button layout up to …
Best Android App to Download Torrent Files with Resume Support
by Ken East on Jan 07, 2012 0 Comments">0
A lot of people like to download stuff from the Internet using torrents or Internet download managers because even if you turn your computer off, you can just pause your download and resume downloading the next time you open your PC. This is an advantage especially if you are downloading a large file, which often takes much time to download. Instead of leaving your computer on for a long time just to finish your file download, you can just pause the download and resume it later. Now, this convenience can now also be enjoyed by Android users. An application called …
TV Streaming Made Possible on Your Android through FilmOn AIR Tuner
by Christine Torralba on Jan 03, 2012 0 Comments">0
Even with its ongoing legal battle with big TV networks, internet-based TV provider FilmOn managed to launch a compact ATSC TV receiver dongle for Android devices as well as PC and Apple products. Called FilmOn AIR, it is a promising mobile streaming and recording of free-to-air US TV shows. Interested parties may either buy the dongle for a $95.95 retail price or choose a $149.95 yearly subscription. The dongle will give its users access to more than 120 HD channels. Apart from this, a new update in February will provide an add-in support for a portable ATSC tuner. Along with …
Turn Your Android Into a Universal Remote Control
by Christine Torralba on Jan 03, 2012 5 Comments">5
Great, another reason to be lazy! If there’s one thing that Adam Sandler’s previous movie, Click, taught us is to value time—especially the little things. Okay, I’m going a little bit overboard with this introduction but the fine analogy I was making here is between the remote control used in the movie and a new app called Dijit. If you have an Android smartphone or tablet that has an IR port, you can use Dijit to convert your gadget into a universal remote control—for all your electronics at home. All you have to do is download the free app …
Wave at Your Android TV – Gesture Recognition TV’s in Development
by Edmund Apostol on Nov 02, 2011 0 Comments">0
Internet-enabled TV is said to be the next big thing. Just last May, another China-based company came out with a set-top box that runs on the Android operating system. Experts forecast that by 2015, at least half of the upcoming flat-panel televisions will come equipped with web connectivity. The Hisense-eyeSight collaboration signals how electronics manufacturers are in the process of finding more ways to raise the television viewing experience up another notch.
20 Best Entertainment and Media Apps for Android Honeycomb Tablets
by Glenn Santos on Aug 16, 2011 1 Comments">1
Honeycomb tablets are designed for stunning visuals, there’s no doubt about that. The powerful graphics chipsets, large HD-capable screens and even surround sound capability make them ideal for watching trailers, videos and shows. Not only that, it’s handy enough to be used as an ebook reader and then some. Here are a few of the best media and entertainment apps for your Android tablet. Featured image from Pyronixcore Videos 1. MoboPlayer (free) Plays everything and anything you can throw it. It’s the best media player for Android, and for Honeycomb as well. Definitely something you need to install on your tablet. …
Samsung considers Android TVs
by James Tromans on Sep 07, 2010 0 Comments">0
The world’s largest TV manufacturer, Samsung, has recently announced that it may equip its forthcoming TVs with Google’s Android technology. Google TV is still under heavy development but is best described as a ‘software platform for set-top boxes and HDTVs based on the Android operating system and co-developed by Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. The project was officially announced by Google and its partners on May 20, 2010.’ Head of Samsung’s TV business Yoon Boo Keun said, “We will have to see, but we are reviewing” whether to use Google’s Android operating system. This news originates from the sidelines of …
Motorola to offer a Verizon FiOS TV touting 10-Inch Tablet?
by James Tromans on Aug 04, 2010 0 Comments">0
Reuters are reporting that Verizon and Motorola are teaming up to offer an iPad competitor. Details are sketchy at the moment but it would appear as though this tablet device will sport a 10” display and provide dual cameras for video conferencing. The device is purported to take advantage of Verizon’s TV service, FiOS. Whether this support would mean streaming to the tablet from within the home or the ability to load TV programming onto the tablet for later viewing remains unclear. Verizon and Motorola are both refusing to comment upon the speculation. The tablet is supposed to offer Flash, …
TCL Android TV
by James Tromans on Jun 08, 2010 2 Comments">2
The first thing to note regarding this device, is it is not Google TV. Far from it. In fact, this puppy is looking to make headway in China where Google TV might struggle. Indeed, electronics manufacturer TCL have revealed their own configuration running Android to become the first of its kind on the Chinese market. Word on the street is that this device has been in development since Android was first released. This new TV will offer Internet browsing, on-demand video as well as the Android market. Furthermore, it will integrate deeply into your home entertainment set-up. Akin to what …
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