Google Launches Chromecast for iOS for New Chromecast Setup

Source: http://lifehacker.com/google-launches-chromecast-for-ios-streams-netflix-and-1207243395

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users could always stream Netflix and YouTube to Chromecast devices, but now they can set up new Chromecasts as well with the new Chromecast for iOS.

The app scans for existing Chromecasts and helps you set up new ones, which is handy if you don't have an Android device around. Chromecast may not be super useful yet since we're still waiting on third party app support, but we still think it's a solid device for $35, and now iOS users have it a little bit easier thanks to this settings app. Hit the link below to try it out.

Chromecast | iTunes App Store

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Uber takes its car service to Dubai, enters first Middle Eastern locale

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/uber-drives-into-dubai/

The folks at Uber have had a busy, globe-trotting summer. After plans to ride into China, India and other parts of Asian crept out in June, the private car service has taken its expertise to Dubai. Arrival near the world's tallest building marks the outfit's first entry into the Middle East. Interested customers can use the iPhone app to request a ride in vehicles like the BMW 7-Series with more cars being added on the daily. No word on plans to expand into desert-bound dessert delivery just yet, though.

Filed under: Transportation

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Apple TV update brings apps for Disney, the Smithsonian, Vevo and The Weather Channel

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/apple-tv-update-brings-apps-for-disney-vevo-more/

Rumors that Apple was about to expand the Apple TV's channel selection have just come true -- the company has quietly rolled out apps for the Disney Channel, Disney XD, the Smithsonian, Vevo and The Weather Channel. The new portals deliver the on-demand video you'd expect from their respective services. There are live components, however: Vevo fans get non-stop music videos through Vevo TV, while The Weather Channel jumps to live broadcasts during major storms. Any locally supported channels should appear the next time you use your Apple TV, although you'll need to be a qualifying cable or satellite subscriber to run the Disney apps.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple

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Source: 9to5 Mac

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Samsung's 55-inch curved OLED hits Europe this week for 7999 euros

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/samsung-curved-oled-european-price/

We guessed Samsung wouldn't be far behind LG in terms of its curved OLED's European debut, and we were right. Starting this Wednesday, if you're in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium or Italy you'll be able to bring home a "flawless" screen for a mere €7,999 (around $10,697) -- a full grand less than LG's similarly-sized not-flat display. We've been wondering when we'd see the tech giants sparring again; thanks for not making us wait very long, Samsung.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Samsung

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Source: Samsung Tomorrow, Samsung (Korean)

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Amazon extends its Associates program to Android app developers with new API

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/27/amazon-mobile-associates-api/

It looks like you may well start seeing more links to products sold at Amazon in your Android apps. The company has just announced the launch of its new Mobile Associates API, which will let app developers hook into its popular Associates program to earn a kickback of up to six percent on all products sold through their apps. Those purchases can be made either entirely within the app or through an external link to Amazon, and the API covers both Amazon's own Kindle Fire tablets as well as other Android devices (we wouldn't hold your breath for iOS support). In announcing the new option, Amazon said that it hopes it will provide an alternative revenue stream to fully paid, ad-supported or "freemium" apps for developers, but it'd also obviously also get quite a bit in return itself if they fully embrace it.

Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Amazon

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