AirPlay

New in iOS 5: AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

We did a post about the future of iOS gaming a few days ago, but the article only touched on the potential of the young platform. For the last couple of years, Apple has been putting pieces in place to make iOS a heavy hitter in the mobile gaming industry.

First, there came the App Store, which provided a distribution channel for iOS games. Then came innovations like the 3-axis gyroscope for motion control and AirPlay to wirelessly stream content. The latest piece of the puzzle is the new iPad 2 mirroring feature in iOS 5...

New Windows Utility Allows You to Use AirPlay With Windows Media Center

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated November 9, 2016

It's becoming more and more apparent that AirPlay -- Apple's media streaming technology is here for the long haul.

We've seen numerous applications for both the iPhone, the Mac, and even Android devices that in some way or another, massage AirPlay's functionality to meet their needs.

Throughout all of the fun, Windows has ultimately been left out; that is until now.

Developer Thomas Pleasance made sure of that fact with the recent release of his AirPlay enabled Windows Media Center Add-in...

Camera For Apple TV – Stream Live Video From Your iPhone to Your TV Using AirPlay

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple's TV line has been described as "just a hobby." However, strong sales of the company's 2nd iteration of the ATV has kind of changed the dynamics of the product.

AirPlay especially helped the Apple TV2's sales out, along with the device's $99 price tag. There are several apps available that take advantage of Apple's AirPlay feature, but this one probably does it in the most unique way...

doubleTwist Invites Android Devices to AirPlay

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Typically, Apple's AirPlay function is exclusive to iDevices. Since the release of the inexpensive Apple TV2 last fall, Apple's AirPlay feature has really garnered some attention, both good and bad.

Good, because iDevice users can sling media content from their handheld devices, to their HDTV, without any kind of setup. Bad, because you must be using an iDevice with your Apple TV2, since the functionality is exclusive to the Cupertino company's products. Until now.

This is where doubleTwist comes in. The developers of the infamous "iTunes for Android" software just updated their already popular application in a big way. The new technology will allow users to wirelessly stream their media from their Android devices to Apple TVs and other DLNA-compatible products.

"doubleTwist now supports AirPlay for users who have upgraded to AirSync. When a supported device such as the Apple TV is recognized on the same WiFi network as your Android device, you can start streaming to it from the doubleTwist playback controls"

I would recommend grabbing this product while you can. I was surprised that Apple hadn't taken legal action against doubleTwist before, when they just allowed you to sync a non-Apple device with iTunes. Now that they have implemented AirPlay technology, I can't imagine Steve Jobs and company keeping silent.

Remember they're dispute with Palm? The original Palm Pre was able to sync natively with iTunes until Apple disabled the functionality via a software update. Maybe the folks at doubleTwist have all their bases covered. At any rate, the doubleTwist software is free in the Android market, but to get the new AirPlay compatibility you must purchase the AirSync feature for $5.

Has anyone tried this out yet?

[9to5Mac]

Olion’s Moov Allows Wireless Mirroring From Your iPhone to Your Big Screen TV

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated November 13, 2019

Mirroring has been all the rage since the iPad 2's announcement back in March. It essentially allows you to display whatever's on your iPad or iPhone directly onto your television.

The only problem with mirroring is that it goes back to the archaic (relatively speaking) days of using wires to output pictures and video from your iOS device, to your video display.

With recent technologies like AirPlay gaining steam, it was a bit disappointing to see Apple opt for a wired solution instead of a wireless solution.

One Israeli company is trying to capitalize on this need, and has created a case that allows you to wirelessly mirror the output from your iPhone to your television...

AirFrame Allows You to Use AirPlay Between iOS Devices

Cody Lee ∙ Updated February 17, 2018

The introduction of AirPlay in iOS 4.2 was the start of something big. Over the last 6 months developers and hardware designers have been integrating AirPlay into their apps and products in unique ways.

Of course we know AirPlay allows us to stream video and other content to your Apple TVs. We also know that AirPlayer will let us stream content to our Mac computers. But what if you wanted to share content from your iPhone or iPad with a friend directly on their iDevice?

‘Banana TV’ Aspires to Turn Your Mac Into an Overweight Apple TV

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated August 24, 2016

As you may have figured out from its play on words, Banana TV is an app for the Mac that mimics some of Apple's $99 Apple TV functionality.

Banana TV is a client that runs on your Mac that transforms it into an AirPlay recipient. This means that when you tap the little AirPlay icon on your iPhone, you'll see the name of your Mac along with any other AirPlay enabled devices.

But is there really a need for such software? Check inside for our thoughts on the matter...

Apple Highlights Best AirPlay Apps in App Store

Cody Lee ∙ March 14, 2011

One of the exciting new features in iOS 4.3 is the universal enhancement made to AirPlay. AirPlay existed in iOS 4.2, but it was limited to native iPhone apps. With Apple's new 4.3 firmware, developers are given access to AirPlay functionality, allowing them to incorporate it into their 3rd party apps.

AirPlay is not just limited to App Store developers either; authors of web-based applications for the iPhone will now be able to stream video to the end user's Apple TV. App makers have been pleading with Apple for access to AirPlay APIs (Application Programming Interface) since the feature was introduced in iOS 4.2. But what makes AirPlay so exciting for develepors?

How to Use Airplay with Your iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 2, 2018

One of my favorite features in iOS is AirPlay. I recently purchased an Apple TV2, and immediately saw the benefits. With AirPlay, you are able to stream content off of your iDevice, directly to your HiDef TV. This content can be photos and videos you've downloaded from iTunes, and even YouTube videos.

With Apple's latest iOS software update, 4.3, your AirPlay options just multiplied, exponentially. You are now able to take advantage of 3rd party apps and websites that are AirPlay compatible. Since the popularity of this feature has really been on the rise, I figured it was time for a quick tutorial to show you how easy it really is to use AirPlay with your iPhone...

More Details From Today’s Apple Event: Steve Jobs, iOS, and MobileMe

Alex Heath ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

It's been a busy day for Apple. The iPad 2 has been announced, and Apple is set to take the tablet market by storm again.

During Apple's keynote this morning, lot's of great announcements were made. There were some expected details, some curveballs, and several rumors were left unanswered.

Let's take a look at some components of today's keynote. Perhaps even more interesting are the topics left unaddressed by Apple...

iOS 4.3 Will Be Released on March 11th for GSM iPhones Only

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 2, 2011

At today's iPad 2 media event, solid details were revealed about the upcoming iOS 4.3 release.

Unsurprisingly, iOS 4.3 will make its debut on the same day that the iPad 2 is officially available for sale; March 11th.

What's interesting is that one notable Apple product in particular was left out of the iOS 4.3 goodness -- the CDMA based Verizon iPhone 4...

iOS 4.3 Takes One More Step Closer to Reality

Jeff Benjamin ∙ February 24, 2011

If you've been looking forward to some of the goodies contained in iOS 4.3 -- Apple's latest firmware for the iPhone and other devices -- then no doubt this will be music to your ears.

It appears that iOS 4.3 has finally gone gold, meaning that the firmware has been tested and finalized.

This indicates that we could see iOS 4.3 released to the public in the very near future -- next week, even...