The streaming apps have become a latest fad now. Most of the
young generation has these streaming apps installed for – faster download
facilities, affordable cost and easy application management.
Let’s go through a list of popular streaming apps: -
Google TV Remote
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| Google TV Remote |
Google TV app works on almost all Android & iPhone
devices. You can also send videos and web pages to the TV, and even use your
own voice to search for content by connecting your Android device to the same
network as your Google TV.
Size - 2.9M
Installs - 500,000 - 1,000,000
Requirements - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and
iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later
The Google TV Remote application works on most Android and
iPhone devices and has the basic features that you'll recognize from your
Google TV controller, including:
Channel
Up and Channel Down
Page
Up and Page Down
Play,
Pause and Stop
Rewind
and Fast Forward
Mute
and Recall
Use
the volume buttons on your phone to control TV volume
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
VOICE SEARCH
Say a word or phrase and select 'Search' if you'd like to
conduct a search in the Search Box. Select 'Send' if you'd like to send the
word or phrase to the text box on the screen or select 'Cancel' if you'd like
to exit out of Voice search.
YOUTUBE
If you're watching a video on YouTube or any other webpage
on your mobile phone, you can select 'Menu,' 'Share,' and then 'Share this
video' via Google TV Remote to watch the video on your TV screen instead.
POINTER MODE
Click the arrow at the top right-hand of the screen to
enable Pointer Mode. In Pointer Mode, you can control the mouse pointer and use
gestures to scroll and zoom in on webpages.
ESC
While watching TV, the Esc button will bring up more
information about what you're currently watching or exit out of a window
(Guide, DVR). The Esc button can also be used to exit out of an application.
BACK ARROW
Takes you back to your previous window
APPLE TV AIRPLAY
MEDIA PLAYER
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| Apple TV |
Size - 1.3M
Installs - 100,000 - 500,000
Requirements - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Requires Android 2.1 and up
You can download Apple TV Airplay Media Player for free and
enjoy watching & sharing millions of videos, images & songs anywhere.
You can simply search the content from external sources and watch it on Apple
TV or your mobile devices.
The Apple TV includes the following basic features:-
Video
Search
Add
to Favorites
View
and Manage History
Watch
on Apple TV
Create
and Manage Music Playlists
Share
Continuous
Video and Music Play
Upload
Videos and Photos
Access
to your DLNA Home Media Servers
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
BROWSE
You can search for your favorite music, photos, videos etc.
from multiple resources, including your Android devices and share them via
emails, twitter and Facebook
CONTENT
You can watch any kind of content including - video
podcasts, YouTube videos, shoutcast internet radio, flickr, picasa, local media
servers, FB videos and photos etc.
NOW PLAYING
It displays the information about the content you are
watching and you can manage the controls (previous, pause, play, next, volume)
yourself.
COMPARISON ANALYSIS
GOOGLE TV VS APPLE TV
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AppleTV
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Google
TV
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OS
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iOS
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Android
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Video Content
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ITunes, Netflix, YouTube
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Netflix, Amazon VoD, YouTube, NBA Game Time,
Blip.tv, VEVO
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Non-video Content
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Flickr
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Pandora, Napster
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Web Browser
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X
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Y
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Flash
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X
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Y
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Content Recording
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X
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Y
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Apps
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Not at present
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Y
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Hardware
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Small, sleek, black set-top box
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Slightly larger, uglier set-top box
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Processor
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1GHz Apple A4 Chip
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1.2GHz Intel Atom Z515
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RAM
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256MB
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4GB
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Connectivity
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802.11n Wi-Fi & Ethernet
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802.11n Wi-Fi & Ethernet
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FAN TV
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| FAN TV |
Size - 43.1 MB
Installs - NA
Requirements -
Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later.
This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Fanhattan has announced the brand new Fan TV, a set-top box
that promises to succeed in every way other platforms haven’t.
FEATURES
The
remote is a simple panel with a touch-enabled top and no buttons
The
interface can be operated via gestures and swipes
The
device simplifies the setup by getting rid of IR blasters and cable boxes,
which are necessary for the Google TV experience
Live
On-demand TV and Cloud DVR
Classifies
viewing Option
- type of Show, Movie
Genre, Actor etc.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
WATCHLIST
FAN TV lists all your "must see" movies at front
and center of your devices and even gives notification when the content on your
watchlist is available on your service.
FOLLOW WHAT’S
TRENDING
FAN TV keeps you updated about new and latest in the entertainment
field by posting the recommendations given by your friends and family.
REVIEWS, TRAILERS,
CAST & CREW
Discover movies and TV with all the information you need to
bring quality programming to your screen.
Fan puts the power at your fingertips with trailers, cast and crew
information.
XBOX SMART GLASS
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| XBOX SMART GLASS |
Size - 18M
Installs - 1,000,000 - 5,000,000
Requirements -
Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.
This app is optimized for iPhone 5.
Xbox Smart Glass lets your phone work with your Xbox 360
console to bring rich, interactive experiences and unique content about what
you’re watching or playing, right to the device that’s already in your hand.
Interact with your favorite TV shows, movies, music, sports, and games, and
bring remote control to a whole new level.
FEATURES
Navigate
your Xbox 360 with swipe and tap
Use
your phone’s keyboard to type to your Xbox 360
Browse
the Internet on your Xbox 360 with full keyboard and zooming
Play,
pause, fast-forward, rewind, and stop videos and music on your Xbox 360
Search
the full Xbox catalog of music, video, and games
Enjoy
rich, interactive experiences from select game and entertainment content creators
Track
and compare your achievements with your Xbox friends
Change
up your 3D avatar
Message
your Xbox friends
Edit
your Xbox profile
Requires
an Xbox membership to sign in and is available for most Android 4.0+
smartphones, with WVGA screen resolution or higher
