AirBeamTV launches Mirror to Windows PC for iOS

AirBeamTV, launched Mirror to Windows PC, a new iPhone and iPad application for screen mirroring from iOS devices to Microsoft PCs negating the need to install a receiver application on the PC. Platform : iOS Cost : $4.99/£4.99 Website : airbeam.tv In essence, AirBeamTVs Mirror to Windows PC iOS app interfaces with Apple's Screen Recording capability that was introduced with iOS 11, to stream your iPhone or iPad's display to a Google Chrome browser on your PC. We've oversimplified the above in order to convey how straightforward Mirror to Windows PC is in use but here's...

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Counterclockwise: revisiting Motorola's iconic phones

Motorola is famous for making the first commercial cell phone - the DynaTAC. It also created the first ever flip phone, the Motorola StarTAC. The company has scored many more firsts in its 90 years of existence, enjoyed a golden age when it shaped the mobile phone market and eventually fell on hard times. The Timeport P7389 was the first phone with GPRS - that's the first modern mobile Internet standard (CSD was more akin to dial-up). The phone first connected to the net over the BT Cellnet in the UK, which was running hardware also built by Motorola (and Cisco). Motorola StarTAC...

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Nokia 3.1 in for review

Old Nokia had a goal to connect the next billion people to the Internet. There's a long story that includes a detour through Windows Phone, but never mind that - the goal is still in sight and the way there is through capable, affordable Android phones (the modern Internet is too complex for the KaiOS-running Nokia 8110 4G). The Nokia 3.1 brings in some elements of its more advanced siblings, including color highlights on its aluminum frame. Those copper highlights remind us of the Nokia 6.1 and 7 Plus and are a generally cool look. The back here is plastic rather than metal, but for...

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How choosing official Apple Certified Refurbished Products can save you money?

Marketing 101, the success of one product creates a ‘Halo effect' to persuade and incentivize consumers to buy other products from your portfolio. Thus Apple hopes that by purchasing an iPhone, iPad or even an Apple Watch, you'll consider buying another Apple product when it's time to replace your aging laptop, for example, you'll choose a MacBook/MacBook Pro. For many though Apple products' pricing in relation to their hardware is enough to put them off. Not known by many, it's an open secret that you can buy refurbished Apple tech directly from Apple's online store, and save a chunk of...

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Smartphone world cup: Samsung Galaxy S9+ is our champion

Our Smartphone World Cup is over and it saw record participation. The final alone saw over 100,000 votes and not one but two changes in the lead. If this Cup taught us anything is that fan engagement is invaluable for the success of a phone. But first, congratulations go to the winner - Samsung Galaxy S9+. It won by a healthy margin, the final score was divided 58/42 in percentage terms, though it was pretty close for a while. Things changed day to day. The S9+ got the early lead and it seemed as it may cruise to victory. Yet, the OnePlus 6 rallied its fans and with 48h remaining it...

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Weekly poll results: battery life and waterproofing make a good wearable

Over the last few weeks we reflected upon the highlights that 2018 brought us so far in the wearables space, followed up by taking a look at the major upcoming releases. We capped this off by asking you what features you wanted in your smartwatches. Two features vied for the number one spot. The usual culprit battery life was expected but seeing waterproofing rise up the rankings was a surprise. So what battery duration is acceptable in our smartwatches? In our experience, those devices that reach about 10 days or more before having to be recharged are more likely to qualify. More...

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