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January 16, 2015

Try It Friday – Samsung’s WatchOn App

It’s been a while since my last Try It Friday video. It’s because I have to learn how to use something before I make my video for you and I have had some real fails that have simply not made the cut. However, this app has! WatchOn by Samsung is a real jewel. Watch my video below or at YouTube here http://youtu.be/OZZJWXgLuMo. You can also view it on my website here: http://www.mccordweb.com/video/index.php

What I love about this app is that it allows me to be purposeful about what I watch on TV. I don’t have cable and don’t get a TV guide, so I don’t know what great shows may be playing or coming up – but now I do.

I can even control Netflix with this app and if I wanted to buy movies to watch at Vudu. I am now ready to throw out the 4 controllers I have for my TV as now I can control my TV, DVD player, DVR and any other auxiliaries (set top box if you had one) all with one master controller. Thanks Samsung I’ve got to say I love WatchOn.

Available for free at Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.watchon.phone&hl=en

iTunes: I am not sure you will find it here. Looks like it is just for Android – sorry.

December 19, 2014January 20, 2015

Try It Friday: Paying with Verizon’s Softcard and Your Smartphone

Watch me pay for food at McDonalds with my smartphone using Verizon’s Softcard app and my Galaxy S5.

Make sure to read the blog posts from earlier this week on how to set up Softcard and how to get it working. I have to say I think Mobile Pay is one of the most revolutionary changes since smartphones and the Internet. I believe it will change how we live our lives for the better. I personally love it, find it super fast, and feel that in the next year all retailers will embrace mobile pay.

December 5, 2014

Try It Friday – The Pocket App for Reading on the Go

You’ve got to love Pocket! This is a great app that is a browser utility that allows you to then read things you mark as interesting on any device. Very cool, super easy, I use it all the time. View it at YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQs1-qLAXss&feature=youtu.be

Start first by installing pocket on your desktop or laptop by visiting http://getpocket.com/. You’ll be asked to set up an account and install a small app that will put the +Pocket app in your toolbar.

You’ll also want to download the app at iTunes and Google Play.

When you log in to your Pocket account on your devices, you will then be able to see content you’ve saved to read later across any device. I love this app use it to provide personalized content that I can read anywhere on the go.

November 21, 2014

Try It Friday: Reading Books with Your Kindle Fire

I love to read in bed with the lights out. My Kindle Fire allows me to adjust the page color, font size, brightness, and font type. Find out why I now never go to the library since I’ve gotten my Kindle Fire in my newest Try It Friday video. Watch it on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Gcc-OaoP4&feature=youtu.be

November 14, 2014November 13, 2014

Try It Friday: Smule the Karaoke App for iPhone and Android

It’s Try It Friday! This week I am highlighting with my team Smule the karaoke app for iPhone and Android. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne64Wc9u9us

Have fun with your kids, family and friends singing together on Smule.

November 7, 2014November 7, 2014

Try It Friday – Siri and Samsung sVoice Faceoff

It’s a faceoff – Siri from the iPhone 5C versus Galaxy (sVoice) from the Samsung Galaxy 5S. We ask six questions of both listen to the humorous answers and then vote on which virtual assistant you think is best. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAZE1Ul5EX0&feature=youtu.be Leave a comment and tell us which one you like better.