Just stretching its infant legs, Amazon's brand new Fire TV is apparently already on the move in hopes of grabbing a big ol' slice of set-top box market share. As Engadget reports, the long-awaited device, which debuted last week, will soon add support for AllCast to provide the box with a fancy, possibly game-changing new trick: screen mirroring.
According to the report, the AllCast app, which allows Android users to mirror any video rambling on their Android powered smartphones and tablets on the big screen, is currently waiting for full approval to go live on the Amazon app store. However, for those who can't wait for the real deal, there's apparently a shortcut.
Using AllCast on your Fire TV while still in beta takes some Android savvy. To get the app up and running, users will need to sideload the AllCast Android application programming kit (APK) onto their Fire TV. Once done, the set-top box should become visible to the AllCast app on an Android device. From there, it should be open season for mirroring from your device.
That said, this sort of trickery often voids warranties, and can also get less experienced users in trouble fast. Knowing that the app is coming should be enough for now, and we recommend most users simply wait for the real thing to go live. If you just can't wait, it may work out fine for you beta style, but don't say we didn't warn you.
From BEN Latest News: www.benlatestnews.com
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/benlatestnews
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
Home »
» Amazon’s Fire TV aims to ‘mirror’ Chromecast with Allcast screen mirroring support
Amazon’s Fire TV aims to ‘mirror’ Chromecast with Allcast screen mirroring support
04:18
No comments
Related Posts:
Apple CEO says it ‘means more to us to get it right’ than to be firstApple boss Tim Cook said in an earnings call Wednesday that it means more to the company to get a product right than to be first with it.Discussing a better-than-expected set of financial figures for the three months ending M… Read More
The 11 hottest iOS, Android, and Windows Phones you can’t buy yetThe Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 just came out, but what's next? If you're like us and are never content with what you already have, then DT is here to help. There are a lot of exciting things coming later this year. … Read More
Ukraine crisis: Kerry accuses Russia of 'destabilisation'Kerry: We've seen this movie beforeUS Secretary of State John Kerry has accused Russia of "distraction, deception and destabilisation" in eastern Ukraine.In a strongly worded statement, he called on Moscow to he… Read More
HTC One M8: Latest software update adds Extreme Power Saving modeHTC has finally made the HTC One M8 official, and yes, that really is the name it has chosen. Despite the device being steadily and comprehensively leaked over the past few months, HTC did manage to hold back a few details to… Read More
Samsung’s Galaxy Mega phones may be about to get ridiculously largeAn unofficial new Samsung device has been put through its paces by a Chinese electronics certification company. It's referred to as the Samsung SM-T2558, and despite it having a 7-inch display, the device has 3G and 4G co… Read More
0 comments:
Post a Comment