Wave Connections Review: Push to Talk Reborn
... As Sprint continues to move away from its Nextel service and ultimately eliminates the system’s push-to-talk technology, a new app has begun to fill the void left by the riddance of the convenient connectivity. ...Yet, now anybody can be connected with a push of a button thanks to the Wave app. ...While the time it takes for a message to be delivered varies among different networks, the app works exactly as advertised and is worth a try, especially with the free plan allowing up to five users over a single Channel. ... Read full article
Google Chromecast Review: Google Takes on Roku, Apple TV
...However, Google claims an iOS setup app will be coming soon. From there, it’s simply a matter of entering the Wi-Fi credentials once for the Chromecast, naming the device, and installing a Chrome Browser plugin on your Mac or PC. Any mobile apps that support Chromecast should automatically update. At launch, the Chromecast officially supports the Netflix and YouTube apps for Google Android 2.3 and later, and iOS 6 and later; as well as Google’s media services, including Google Music and Google Movies. ...Netflix and YouTube work just as well cast from the Chrome Browser as they do cast from the mobile apps. ... Read full article
The Dish Hopper with Sling DVR Review
...Accessing the apps section of the system allows you to access your Facebook account and share what you’re watching. ...This is also where you’ll find the Pandora music listening app, localized weather reports on The Weather Channel’s app, and Game Finder – a must-see for sports fans who want to stay up on their favorite teams’ scores and get notified of games taking place on local channels. The Hopper has to be connected to home internet for apps to work, which can be done through the built-in WiFi or hardwired via the aforementioned Ethernet or phone ports. ... Read full article
Jabra Revo Headphones Review: They Sound as Great as They Look
...Another feature of the Jabra Revo headphones is the compatible Jabra Sound app for iOS and Android, which imports songs from the user’s library and allows them to create playlists, adjust sound levels, and then uses Dolby Digital Plus technology to enhance the user’s listening experience. Dedicated music fans might use the app, however, for TG it seemed counter-intuitive to open this app up rather than just use the dedicated smartphone music library. ... Read full article
Panasonic SC-NE5 Speaker with iPhone 5 and iPad Mini Dock Review
...Smart devices can connect to the DLNA feature using the Panasonic Music App, otherwise, users can connect to their PC and iTunes through the Wi-Fi network. The Panasonic Music App is available for free for iOS and Android. The docking station is a bit frivolous, and once the novelty wears off, most users will probably connect via Airplay, the Panasonic Music app, or Bluetooth on their device. ... Read full article
Nike+ SportWatch GPS Review
...Nike+ may have started as a little chip that fits in the sole of your shoe and tracks your mileage but it’s come a long way since then with the introduction of the Nike+ GPS Running App, Nike+ SportWatch GPS, Nike+ SportBand and the Nike+ FuelBand. ...It was dead on with the distances I pulled from Map My Run and the Nike+ Running App. ... Read full article
Jabra Motion Bluetooth Headset Review
...There is also a user’s manual included, though the instructions aren’t very detailed, as the headset’s corresponding App, dubbed JabraConnect, provides an online manual. ... Read full article