Apps Magazine Issue 61 - 2015 UK.pdf

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NEXUS PLAYER
With so many ways to access the TV shows and movies
we want, you’d think a product like the Nexus Player
simply wouldn’t be necessary, but you’d be wrong. The
Nexus Player acts like a hub for all the content you
desire. It’s packed with various apps and channels that
work seamlessly with most TV sets. While connecting
your smartphone to the unit can be a little tedious, and
you simply won’t bother with many of the built-in apps,
there’s a lot on offer here at a good price.
£79/$99 | Google | store.google.com
GEAR ROUNDUP
iBEANI
Tablet stands are in abundance and while their design and
colours may look totally different, they all pretty much do the
same thing. The iBeani offers the same stand-like features,
but in a more fun style. The cushioned beanbag is coated in
soft fabric and does a good job at keeping your screen free
from smudges, but the stitching used isn’t the best we’ve seen.
Having a soft padded interior enables users to mould the iBeani
to their designed height, but as you’d expect, it isn’t the most
stable stand out there.
£24.99/$TBC | iBeani | ibeani.co.uk
ENVAYA MINI
One look at the Envaya Mini and you can appreciate just
how gorgeous this speaker is, particularly thanks to the
blue tint in the sample we tested. Connecting is easy to
various devices through Bluetooth, while using NFC is also
possible here. Despite its small size, the dual 40m drivers
offer fantastic sound at decent volume levels, with bass
also being a particular highlight. The sound quality isn’t as
crisp as some more expensive models, but the Envaya Mini
ticks a lot of the boxes at its modest price point.
£99.90/$149.99 | Denon | denon.co.uk
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ACTIVITÉ POP
Withings are a quality name when it comes to fitnes
trackers, and that really shows with the Activité Pop
Unlike most of the competition, the Pop is designed
like an actual watch, with a distinct lack of digital
screen for you to interact with. While the strap that ships with
the Pop is a little on the flimsy side, we can’t argue with the
tracking aspects of the watch when it’s partnered to your phone.
Users are able to use the dial to track their daily fitness goals,
while getting a better run-down on the accompanying app.
£119.95/$149.95 | Withings | withings.com