video streaming – 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 video streaming – PSafe Blog https://www.psafe.com/en/blog 32 32 <![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[Hulu vs. Netflix: Which Service Works Better on Your Phone?]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/hulu-vs-netflix-service-works-better-phone/ Fri, 21 Oct 2016 19:06:14 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=4989 Both the Netflix and Hulu mobile apps utilize a similar design across devices, which makes the apps easy to use, whether you’re accessing them on a TV, computer, tablet, or phone. Netflix and Hulu tend to work best on your TV or computer. You have full access to all of the apps’ features and experience few glitches and loading issues. But, when you try to access either app on your mobile device, there seems to be never-ending connectivity issues, despite a seemingly reliable Wi-Fi connection. What gives?

If your Wi-Fi isn’t stable or fast, you might experience more issues using the streaming apps on your phone. While it might be tempting to use your phone’s data to watch a new episode of your favorite TV show on the go, this isn’t a good move for those who have smaller monthly data plans. If your Wi-Fi connection is reliable, sometimes connectivity issues can occur because your device is too far from your router. While other devices may not have issues using the service farther from the router, it may be harder for your phone to achieve a stable connection.

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If you’re having trouble using or loading other apps on your device, a far away router may be the issue. This can be solved by moving closer to the router, or else moving your router to a more central location in your home. Generally, you may experience less connectivity issues with the Netflix mobile app than the Hulu app, because Netflix claims it can function at a lower connectivity speed. If other apps are working well, then it could be an app-specific problem. Before you report an issue, double-check your internet connection and try restarting your device.

Which App Has Better Mobile Features?
Both mobile apps typically have great video and sound quality, though this will vary depending on your connection speed. Again, Netflix tends to stream videos at a higher quality than Hulu. It’s often easier to cast Netflix to your TV. With Hulu, this process can be difficult. As for watching videos, the Netflix app is also more likely to remember where you left off in a TV episode than Hulu. It can be hard to rewind or fast-forward on both apps, but this is often easier to do on Netflix. Unless you have the premium version of Hulu, you may have to sit through the same commercial you saw a second ago. It may also be difficult to sync your Hulu watch list across devices, or to add new videos or full seasons on your phone. Netflix is thus the clear winner when it comes to use on your mobile device.

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<![CDATA[Why You Should Download Amazon Prime Today]]> https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/download-amazon-prime-today/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:12:21 +0000 https://www.psafe.com/en/blog/?p=3813 You have multiple items saved on your wish list, you browse Amazon every chance you get, and packages marked “Amazon” frequently land on your doorstep. You already love using online shopping giant Amazon.com, so why haven’t you taken the next step and committed to Amazon Prime?

If you’ve been on the fence about Amazon Prime, a paid service ($99 per year, plus a free 30-day trial or $10.99 per month at the time of this writing), you should know that the benefits are many. Here are a few great reasons why you should consider shelling out for an Amazon Prime account.

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Free Shipping

Nobody, absolutely nobody, cheers for paying for shipping. Save some serious dough by opting for Amazon Prime. Participants gain access to free two day shipping on thousands of items. Then, whenever you are shopping on Amazon, you can look for items that offer free shipping and pay less.

Free TV Series and Movie Access

That’s right, when you pony up for Amazon Prime, you receive access to films and TV shows that you would have otherwise had to have rent. There’s even Amazon exclusives, so there’s always something new to discover. If you are an avid movie watcher and TV fan, you will easily see a quick return on this one.

Borrow Books from the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library

No bookworm can’t resist a few more good books to fall back on. Fortunately, Amazon Prime has you covered. When you browse through Amazon’s vast variety of Kindle books for sale, you will see plenty that offer free eBooks for Amazon Prime members to borrow.

Free Music

Even though there aren’t as many tracks available as you would find on music streaming platform Spotify, it’s still a nice perk. There are still more than a million songs available for those Amazon Prime members in the US and Puerto Rico.

Free Photo Storage

Are you backing up your images? One great way to make sure you never lose your images is to take advantage of the free unlimited cloud storage that is offered to Amazon Prime members. You also receive 5GB of storage for videos and documents in Amazon Drive.

Amazon Prime: A Bevy of Benefits!

Savvy online shoppers are already taking advantage of the benefits of Amazon Prime. From free two day shipping to free photo storage and free eBooks, what are you waiting for?

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