Nokia Big Screen App Turns Smartphone Into Portable Entertainment Hub

Posted by Shirley Brady on January 17, 2011 04:00 PM

Nokia just released a beta version of its Big Screen app, which connects its N8 smartphone to a high-definition TV set for easy sharing of content with friends and others. Its innovative feature set:

* Show your photos and videos in high definition on your TV screen

* Listen to music from your phone on your home audio system

* View song lyrics in karaoke style and watch videos with subtitles

* Play music on the background while you browse your photos

* Enjoy a photo slideshow with music of your choice (change the direction with left/right arrow keys)

* Screen saver activates after a minute's idle time to protect your TV

* Use your phone as an entertainment hub you can take everywhere with you.

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