live stream – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog Articles and news about Mobile Security, Android, Apps, Social Media and Technology in general. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:49:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-psafe_blog_purple-shield-32x32.png live stream – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![CDATA[These Are the 5 Safest Apps for Live Streaming]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/5-safest-apps-live-streaming/ Sun, 21 May 2017 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=11324 There’s nothing inherently dangerous about using a live stream app. Safety concerns only arise if the user behaves carelessly. This type of behavior extends beyond live stream apps, of course — you should make sure that all apps you use are safe and secure. Make sure to regularly check your device for any compromising viruses, ransomware, or other types of malware by using Full Virus Scan. Click below to run a scan now:

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Still, there are a few faux pas you can make with live stream apps without even realizing it. When using a live stream app, you should turn off the GPS feature, avoid disclosing personal information, and make sure to never film in front of your home, company, or school. If you follow these simple steps, you should be able to stay safe while live streaming.

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Periscope

Periscope is arguably the Play store’s most popular live stream app. Run by Twitter, Periscope is very interactive, which makes it extremely popular amongst users. During a broadcast, other users can send hearts or leave comments that pop up on the broadcaster’s screen, allowing them to reply in real time. After recording ends, Periscope keeps these videos online for 24 hours. They also offer users the choice between making public or private broadcasts.

Livestream

Livestream isn’t a new kid on the block. This video broadcast app has existed for a while, so its creators have had time to smooth out all its kinks. Without any extra frills, Livestream is a fast, reliable, and to-the-point app. If you’d prefer a live stream platform with lots of filters, stickers, and other fun effects, consider looking elsewhere.

Instagram

If you’re a big time Instagram user, their “Instagram Live” feature is a surefire way to ensure viewers. As soon as a user begins broadcasting, their contacts get a pop-up notification on their phones. Broadcasts can last for up to 60 minutes. However, once the user stops streaming, their video is gone forever.

YouNow

YouNow is different from other live stream apps, because users can send and receive “gifts.” These gifts can have a monetary value, so if a user’s streams become popular enough, they could even earn money from viewers. Otherwise, YouNow works similarly to Periscope and other such apps.

Facebook Live

Facebook Live’s main advantage is its huge user database, drawing from the social network itself. Streams timeout after 90 minutes. Users can schedule their streams, which allows for more advanced notice for their audience. After streaming ends, videos can be archived into Facebook HD for later viewing.

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<![CDATA[Soon You’ll Be Able To Stream Live TV on YouTube]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/soon-youll-able-stream-live-tv-youtube/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=9592 If you don’t have cable TV, and are tired of missing out on events or shows that you can’t live-stream or access online, then worry no more. YouTube will soon be launching YouTube TV, which will allow you to pay $35 per month to access select basic cable and cable networks. With YouTube TV, you can have six accounts per household. If you decide that the service is not for you, you can cancel at any time — no long-term contract is required to access the service.

Currently, you can sign up on YouTube’s website to be notified on when YouTube TV will be available in your location. You’ll also receive a list of which networks will be available through the service in your area. Some of the networks may include CBS, ABC, NBC, and FOX, among many others. The service is expected to launch in New York City, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia first. It is unknown when and where else the service will be offered.

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YouTube TV is Finally Here

YouTube TV has been in development for years, as Google worked on contracts with various networks. Although networks may have been previously hesitant to offer their services online, it will certainly be a successful move as TV moves online more and more. YouTube should have a lot of success with their new live TV package, if recent trends are any indication. Fewer people own TVs now or cable packages, instead preferring to access their TV content through streaming services like Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and Amazon online.

Although a comprehensive list of the networks involved with YouTube TV is unknown, there have been many leaks on the subject. In addition to the networks mentioned above, many Disney-owned networks are expected to be involved, in addition to ESPN, the CW, USA, FX, FXX, Sprout, E!, SyFy, NatGeo, Freeform, MSNBC, Bravo, and CNBC, among others. You will also be able to access Showtime content for an additional fee. A wide variety of sports channels are also included, such as several ESPN channels, FS1, FS2, and the Golf channel, among others. You can get the Fox Soccer Plus channel for an additional fee, as well.

YouTube TV will include the original TV shows from YouTube Red. YouTube TV will also offer unlimited, cloud-based DVR space and simultaneous recordings. Further, you’ll be able to access the service on multiple devices. The service will offer you recommendations based on your viewing activity and interests, too.

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<![CDATA[Watch Your Favorite NFL Team on Your Android Device]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/watch-favorite-nfl-team-android-device/ Thu, 10 Nov 2016 23:00:56 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=5702 During football season, you should never have to miss a game because you’re not home or can’t find a TV. Now you can stream much-anticipated games on your Android phone or tablet, no matter where you are. Never miss your favorite NFL team play again. Below are some of the best ways you can live-stream a NFL game on your Android device.

Verizon’s NFL Mobile

If you’re a Verizon Wireless customer, you can stream NFL games on your device without additional data charges. You can stream local and primetime games on the NFL Network, FOX, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. These include regular season games, the Playoff games, and even the Super Bowl. The app also includes the latest NFL news, game highlights, stats, the NFL shop, and the NFL Network schedule, in addition to other features. Keep in mind, however, that you can’t cast the live games to a TV or other device.

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NFL Game Pass

This is available for your tablet and phone, in addition to other devices like your laptop or TV, for a hefty season pass fee. You can even access NFL Game Pass through NFL Mobile for additional content. With NFL Game Pass you can watch live HD games, replay old games (from 2009-2016), watch condensed games when you’re short on time, and listen to live games when you aren’t able to watch. With NFL Game Pass, every game is in your hands — literally.

DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket

This is one of the best options if you truly don’t want to miss a second of football season — and are willing to pay a high monthly fee for access. With this option you’ll have access to every live out-of-market game on all of your devices. Also, you can access and subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket with or without a DirecTV account.

Watch Football on Twitter

For a limited period of time, you can now watch Thursday night football games on Twitter, thanks to a deal with the NFL Network. This is a great, free option if you have access to Wi-Fi or don’t mind using your phone’s data.

Protect Your Device with PSafe

Unfortunately, many malicious apps are designed to mimic popular apps, like NFL Mobile, in the Play store. Android users may download the malicious app thousands of times before Google is able to remove it. Always be cautious of the apps that you download, and of any app design that looks “off” or requests unusual permissions from your device. To add an extra layer of security to your device, download PSafe Total for your Android to protect your data against malicious software 24/7.

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<![CDATA[What Makes Periscope Different From Other Apps?]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/makes-periscope-different-apps/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:07:31 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4978 You may have noticed that live-streaming video media has become far more popular in mainstream culture as of late. Whether you’re a gaming enthusiast checking out a Twitch streamer playing the latest big title or just checking in on what your friend is doing in his Facebook Live feed, it’s clear that the technology currently available to us has made live entertainment and streaming possible — and it has caught on.

One service that stands out among the others, however, is Periscope. The Twitter-owned video streaming app first launched last year in 2015, and has become known to the public through Twitter’s streaming of NFL football games on Thursday nights and for a June 2016 incident in the United States House of Representatives in which Periscope was used to document a sit-in protest over firearm legislation.

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Notable instances aside, what really sets Periscope apart from competing streaming services is how the platform serves almost as a medium between YouTube and traditional television. Like YouTube, users can watch and record video and interact through comments and likes on the video page. Like your standard television program, all of these streams happen in real time, and there are thousands of streaming channels to choose from based on location, length, and subject matter. Additionally, Periscope videos can be accessed even if you missed the live recording of the video — the stream’s highlights are stored after broadcasts and can be accessed by Periscope users at any point.

Best of all, users have full control on whether they want to broadcast to all of Periscope, or just to a few close friends. Much like the photos posted to your Instagram account, video streams on Periscope can be linked to other social media pages like Twitter and Facebook in real time or as archived video.

So why wait to show off your surfing day at the beach, your weekend at Coachella, or your family barbecue with those you care about? Download the Periscope app today and show the world what you’ve got. And if your battery needs a little extra help to get through hours of streaming, download PowerPRO by PSafe for your Android phone.

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<![CDATA[Stay Up to Date on Football Season with these ESPN Apps]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/stay-date-football-season-espn-apps/ Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:33:34 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4575 For some, football season is more exciting than the holiday season. Further indulge in your love of football with these top-rated ESPN apps. That way, you’ll be sure to catch every second of football season — and play out your football fantasies, too.

The ESPN App
This app is one of the most popular sports apps in the Play store for a reason. It’s free to download and has a lot to offer for all major sports. Receive live news updates, current scores, alerts, and video highlights of NFL and college football games. You can also listen to live national and regional games — a great option if you have to work late on a Monday night or take a long weekend road trip.

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In addition, when you get the ESPN app on your Android TV, you can use WatchESPN to stream many live games, including Monday Night Football and college football games. However, in order to watch all football games during the season, you will need to purchase a cable or internet package through certain specific service providers.

The ESPN Fantasy Sports App
Why not participate in a fantasy league this football season? This app is also free to download from the Play store. As the name suggests, the app includes a variety of fantasy sports in addition to football such as baseball, hockey, and basketball. You can create your own fantasy football league to play with friends or work colleagues, or join an existing league. Draft, add, and trade players on your team, and consult app-provided player rankings and projections when making your moves. You can even compare your fantasy team to your favorite real-life teams and receive notifications on the latest scores and news.

Protect Your Device
Unfortunately, fraudulent and malicious apps are more common than you might think. These apps tend to mimic popular apps available in the Play store in name and appearance, but once you download them they infect your device with malware or steal your personal information. A malicious app can be downloaded thousands of times before Google is able to remove it. Protect your device by downloading PSafe Total to ensure that your Android is protected against security threats and malware 24/7. In addition to protecting your device against malicious threats, PSafe Total offers an optimization tool that will clear unnecessary files from your device and make sure it is running at an efficient speed.

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<![CDATA[You Can Stream the Olympics Live on your Android]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/can-stream-olympics-live-android/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:39:35 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=2953 The 2016 Olympic Games began in Rio de Janeiro on August 5. We know you’re pumped. But you can’t stop living your life until the games end on August 21.

Luckily, the NBC Sports app streams all of the Olympics coverage from NBC, MSNBC, and other channels. You can stream popular sporting events live from your smartphone, as well as highlights and full-event replays. The app’s only downside is limited to people who have cut the cable cord: you need a cable provider log-in to stream most of the content available. If you’ve unsubscribed from cable, you’ll need to borrow log-in credentials from a family member or friend. Once you’ve done that, navigate back to this page for an Olympic-style play-by-play of how to download and use the NBC Sports app on your phone.

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Downloading the App

  1. Search for the “NBC Sports” app in the Google Play store.
  2. Download the app.
  3. Once the app is downloaded, open it on your phone.
  4. Once opened, the app will prompt you to enter the username and password you use with your cable provider.
  5. Enter your credentials, and you’re in!
  6. If you want to watch the events without sound, you can click the “CC” — or closed captioning — icon in the player control to watch events silently.

Navigating the App

The NBC Sports app has several levels of content. On top, you can scroll through live and upcoming events. Simply click on the event you want to stream. In addition to these live events, the app offers highlights and full-event replays from competitions that took place earlier in the day or week.

If you only follow certain competitions, you can scroll down to icons of your favorite sports. Say you want to follow gymnastics. First, click on the green gymnastics icon. This icon will navigate you to a gymnastics page that plays live events, lists the schedule for upcoming gymnastics events, and provides replays of events you missed. For popular events, each sports page also includes interviews and features about the athletes competing.

If you want to make sure your NBC Sports app is able to play up-to-the-minute Olympics coverage, download PSafe Total. Its Internet Booster function closes applications running in your phone’s background to speed up your Internet playback, give you browsing without lag time, and enabling you to minimize your data usage.

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