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Google Duo rolls out screen sharing for video calls
Facebook brings screen sharing to Messenger on Android and iOS
Skype adds screen sharing to its iOS and Android apps
Having spruced up its web service, Skype is turning its attention to mobile. Its latest beta feature adds screen sharing to its iOS and Android apps. It may not seem as significant as Skype's other recent iterations, including group calls for 50 peop...
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How to Share Your Android Screen to Your TV With Chromecast
Google announced the ability to share your Android screen to your TV at Google I/O, and the feature has finally been launched!
Since the Chromecast was launched last year, it’s quickly becomes one of the most popular streaming devices, for obvious reasons. Not only is it only $35, but it also provides support for most major streaming services (let’s be honest, it really just needs to support Netflix) and it doesn’t require phone resources to stream. The workload is handed off to the Chromecast to do the lifting, leaving you free to use your device.
Several updates to the Chromecast at this year’s Google I/O, including one of the most demanded features: screen mirroring. The ability to cast a copy of your device’s screen, and not just streaming media.
This update has begun rolling out to most major Android devices, although some are not yet supported (such as the HTC One). If you would like to see if your device supports the screen casting functionality, you can find the full list of supported devices on Google’s Chromecast support page.
If your device is supported and you’d like to get started casting, it’s very simple. Assuming your device is supported, the first thing you want to do is make sure you have the most recent version of the Chromecast app installed. You can check your software version in the app under Settings>Software Version. If it is version 1.7 or newer, then you’re good to go!
The next steps are quite similar to streaming any other media. You need to make sure you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the Chromecast (Google announced feature that does not require this step, but it is not yet implemented).
If your app is updated and you are on the right Wi-Fi network, then you may have already figured out the next step, because it is fairly obvious once you enter the app menu. You will see a cast button, which enables the casting. Once your display is being shared, you will notice that there is a notification in your notification shade (just like when you are steaming media) that will allow you to turn sharing off. You can also turn it off by entering the app again.
So, why would you use this feature? Well, some apps don’t natively support casting to a Chomecast. The example Google used at Google I/O was Google Earth, but it can also be used for casting Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or web pages. Considering how often we share Facebook and Instagram photos on small screens, I’m actually surprised these apps don’t have built in cast functionality.
So there you have it. Thanks to this nifty update from Google, you can now cast anything you want from your phone to your TV. Chromecast is really taking off, so be ready for additional updates in the future as well!
Source: CNET
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Ask Engadget: best Skitch replacement?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Benjamin, who feels a little let down by the most recent changes to Evernote's image-sharing software. If you're looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"Hi guys. I'm a graphic designer who, until recently, used a desktop app called Skitch to quickly share images with clients. I loved being able to just click and drag a portion of my desktop, click "share" and have it uploaded in a seconds. Of course, Evernote has screwed with it, so now it won't default to keeping my pictures private (not so good for the clients, or my reputation) and the new layout hides the sharing feature in a stupid drop-down menu. Frankly, a really useful piece of software has been ruined, so can you suggest a replacement?"
We feel your pain Benjamin, even if we did have to slice out your more colorful descriptions of Evernote from your e-mail. A site favorite has been ruined by the changes, and as such we're on the hunt for an alternative.
- Jing, from TechSmith lets you share screenshots and even record video on your desktop.
- Slingshot is a Mac exclusive that'll set you back $3, but uses the cloud service of your choice (Dropbox, Imgur etc)
Of course, this is the moment where we turn it over to our amazing commenters, who we hope will share the skinny. You never know, maybe some enterprising indie dev has already created the program to replace that hole in our lives -- friends, head down below, grab the candle and bang on.
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Ask Engadget: best Skitch replacement? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Benjamin, who feels a little let down by the most recent changes to Evernote's image-sharing software. If you're looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"Hi guys. I'm a graphic designer who, until recently, used a desktop app called Skitch to quickly share images with clients. I loved being able to just click and drag a portion of my desktop, click "share" and have it uploaded in a seconds. Of course, Evernote has screwed with it, so now it won't default to keeping my pictures private (not so good for the clients, or my reputation) and the new layout hides the sharing feature in a stupid drop-down menu. Frankly, a really useful piece of software has been ruined, so can you suggest a replacement?"
We feel your pain Benjamin, even if we did have to slice out your more colorful descriptions of Evernote from your e-mail. A site favorite has been ruined by the changes, and as such we're on the hunt for an alternative.
- Jing, from TechSmith lets you share screenshots and even record video on your desktop.
- Slingshot is a Mac exclusive that'll set you back $3, but uses the cloud service of your choice (Dropbox, Imgur etc)
Of course, this is the moment where we turn it over to our amazing commenters, who we hope will share the skinny. You never know, maybe some enterprising indie dev has already created the program to replace that hole in our lives -- friends, head down below, grab the candle and bang on.
Filed under: Internet, Software
Ask Engadget: best Skitch replacement? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsAsk Engadget: best Skitch replacement?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Benjamin, who feels a little let down by the most recent changes to Evernote's image-sharing software. If you're looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"Hi guys. I'm a graphic designer who, until recently, used a desktop app called Skitch to quickly share images with clients. I loved being able to just click and drag a portion of my desktop, click "share" and have it uploaded in a seconds. Of course, Evernote has screwed with it, so now it won't default to keeping my pictures private (not so good for the clients, or my reputation) and the new layout hides the sharing feature in a stupid drop-down menu. Frankly, a really useful piece of software has been ruined, so can you suggest a replacement?"
We feel your pain Benjamin, even if we did have to slice out your more colorful descriptions of Evernote from your e-mail. A site favorite has been ruined by the changes, and as such we're on the hunt for an alternative.
- Jing, from TechSmith lets you share screenshots and even record video on your desktop.
- Slingshot is a Mac exclusive that'll set you back $3, but uses the cloud service of your choice (Dropbox, Imgur etc)
Of course, this is the moment where we turn it over to our amazing commenters, who we hope will share the skinny. You never know, maybe some enterprising indie dev has already created the program to replace that hole in our lives -- friends, head down below, grab the candle and bang on.
Filed under: Internet, Software
Ask Engadget: best Skitch replacement? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 23:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsBlackBerry 10 to get video editor, screen sharing according to forum leak
The Blackberry 10 Dev Alpha we wrapped our mitts around last week didn't tell us much about RIM's big QNX-based OS update (being loaded with PlayBook OS 2.0 and all), but Crackberry forum user Biggulpseh seemingly has the deets that the folks in Waterloo weren't ready to reveal. So-called internal documents reportedly detail a tilt-sensitive lock screen that pushes notifications to the user based on the device's movement (called "cinnamon toast"), a screen-sharing ability to ramp up the productivity of video calls and a robust video editor resulting from RIM's acquisition of JayCut last year. Biggulpseh says the images come from a "trusted source," and are part of a document that outlines upcoming features for the benefit of the firm's employees. Ready to dive in and let your imagination run wild? Hit the source links below, just don't forget your saliferous spices.
BlackBerry 10 to get video editor, screen sharing according to forum leak originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 May 2012 23:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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