Showing posts with label Android Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android Tips. Show all posts

3 Android Apps for streaming Chromecast



If you already have a Chromecast, or you're just curious what you could do with one. These applications will help unlock the potential of this small device plug-in.

Google Chromecast provides a quick way to get content for your small to a large display screen (whether you are watching a movie or watching a gallery), and all that necessitates an application on your Android to make this happen. Here are 3 applications Chromecast that will help you share content from your device to a TV.


1. Chromecast


This is the official app for Google to Chromecast. It was originally used only for configuring Wi-Fi and naming your device. 

Features:
  • Reflect your mobile screen on your HDTV.
  • Manage your Chromecast settings.
  • Send content of google play , YouTube and other apps.
  

2. AllCast


If the official application Chromecast not work for movies, try this alternative. 

Features:
  • It is actively updated.
  • It connects to Dropbox, google drive, google + and other services to share your content.
  • You can try the free version (limited to 5 minute videos and photos) to make sure it works on your Android.

 

3. CloudCaster


If you have access to more cloud services, CloudCaster is your best bet for Chromecast applications. 

Features:
  • Login with Bitcasa, box, CloudMe, Cubby, Dropbox, OneDrive, SugarSync, and many others.
  • Rotate the video when it is playing to see the video in the correct orientation.

Note: It is important to note that the Chromecast device is only compatible with a specific list of file formats at this time. None of these applications will be able to encode an unsupported format and play it on Chromecast.

As Shut the Music when you're asleep - Android App



For those who fall asleep while they are listening to your favorite songs or podcast and are seeking a solution to stop the playerMusic progressively; MusicStopper is the right application for your Android device. 

This application is similar to those you have mentioned in: As Shut Smartphone music when you fall asleep, which is a timer that goes down the volume so progressive to stop the song.

1. Setting MusicStopper


Launch the application and click the "+" found in the top right. Button

2. Set timer.


Drag the button on the circle to set the stop time in minutes.

3. Turn timer.


Active timer, on the next screen. If you already have open music player, MusicStopper appear on the notification bar and go down the volume to zero and stop the player.

4 Ways to reduce the use of mobile data in Android



Unfortunately, most data plans are not unlimited. This means that smartphone users are likely to accumulate huge fees if they use mobile data excess while not use a Wi-Fi. 

Fortunately, there are many ways you can reduce the use of mobile data and the amount they consume. Here are a number of applications and options to consider when it comes to reducing the use of data.



1. Compress web pages




There are many browsers available for Android, but most of them do nothing to reduce the amount of data that every website needs. The browser Opera Mini mobile does. Compress the sites before they appear, which is less consumption of your mobile network and faster navigation. The disadvantage is that the compression can have an effect on image quality, although this is significantly dependent on the size of the screen.




Note: Chrome also has this option, but it is disabled by default. Just look for the "preloaded Pages - reduce data usage" found under the "bandwidth management".



2. Compress all data on your mobile




While browsers can reduce the amount of data they consume, there are other applications that consume a lot of data. Onavo Extend is an Android application that compresses all data and does so by sending web pages to your server first, where the information is compressed before being sent to your phone .




Onavo Extend're not alone. Opera Max, which is still in beta, offers you to do the same. Just install the application to compress images, videos and other content heavy. 



3. Monitor your data usage




Another way to keep using initial data, keep track of what you are using. Modern versions of Android include a place for you to monitor what applications consume your data and automatically disable the data once you've crossed a certain threshold.




For more options, you can use third-party applications. Onavo Count is one such option. This application lets you keep track of how much each application used in each billing cycle.



4. Use Offline Apps & Games




Instead of using a free app with ads, look for those that do not have or consider paying for deletion. Instead of using Google Maps for navigation, try a free alternative as NAVFREE or pay one Sygic that lets you save maps for offline use.



If you are wondering what games allow you to play online, there is a section in the Play store that does not require a connection Internet.



Consider storing your music on the internal memory or card microSD instead of streaming, while away from home. Yes, there is no way to surf the web or social networks without an internet connection to other tasks and applications themselves.