iDisplay Android App Review
You’ve all probably heard about extending your computer’s windows onto another display unit, right? This multi-display setup is usual done to run more apps and software for productivity’s sake. But what if it is about extending your main computer’s display onto a smaller screen display – such as on your Android phone? Sounds a little off balance, right? But hey, that’s what this new Android app called iDisplay lets you do.
iDisplay Android App – What is it, really?
As mentioned, iDisplay is an Android app that allows you to display your what’s running on your computer to your Android app. If you are using a netbook or other machines with smaller screen, extending some of the running apps and software onto your Android phone’s screen seems like a logical move. But what if you are using a 27-inch computer monitor?
Well, with that setup, you can still find this Android app a little bit helpful because you can run your Twitter app onto it, instead of opening another tab or window on your computer. Wait, isn’t that the reason why multi-tab browsing was invented?
Anyway moving on, whatever reason you can come up with that will make you extend your computer’s display onto your Android phone, iDisplay lets you easily do it. And that’s the main merit of this Android app.\
iDisplay Android App – How does it work, really?
Setting up iDisplay to run on both your computer desktop and Android phone is easier than deciding whether you should spend $5.95 to get it from the Android app. All you have to do is install the Android app and the accompanying desktop software and let the two software runs it course together. In due time, you’ll see your computer desktop gets displayed on your Android phone like a mirror effect. It’s now up to you how you will want the app to treat the extended display. You can do this by exploring the display settings on your computer.
Another reason why you will appreciate this Android app is the fact that it mirrors your desktop flawlessly, albeit in a smaler fashion. The app works fast as well. It’s easier to use that Android app’s that promises the functionality of displaying your Android phone’s screen onto your LCD monitor.
iDisplay Android App – Our Verdict
For all its intent and purposes, iDisplay Android app is certainly a well built, solid Android app that performs what it promises to do. What the app failed to discern is whether Android phone users will want to use this feature. Its usefulness might also be a little harder to digest and appreciate.
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