Category Archives: Windows Mobile

Understanding the Bandwidth Needs of SlingPlayer

Sling Media’s SlingSupport channel released this video which helps explain the bandwidth requirements for SlingPlayer for streaming content. While tech geeks likely already understand everything in the video, I think it is useful for the less technical user who may … Continue reading

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Get to Know SlingPlayer for…

Sling Media today released a slew of videos in a “Get to Know SlingPlayer for [insert platform here]” series. The current generation of clients are very nice, so it is good to see them promoting them. It would be nice … Continue reading

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Android Kicking Ass and Taking Names

Asymco has produced some graphs showing the amazing arc Android growth is on. These are units shipped, not sold, granted, but it is still a comparison between platforms. Smartphone market penetration is now over 30% of the total phone market. … Continue reading

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TiVoNetRemote for Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

I’ve posted in the past about TiVo Commander, TiVoRemote, RCX for TiVo, and other apps for Android. And iOS, of course, has official TiVo app support, as well as third party apps like i.TV and DVR Remote. (Android users continue … Continue reading

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Android Holds 16% of US Phone OS Share, iPhone 11%, RIM 8%

Nielsen Wire has posted new smartphone numbers for July 2011, showing that 40% of mobile consumers in the US currently use a smartphone. Of that 40%, 40% use Android, 28% use Apple iPhone (iOS), 19% use RIM Blackberry, and 7% … Continue reading

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