14 DAY TRIAL // Likely the first iOS 4.3-compatible application approved by Apple, StreamToMe version 3.5 is now available from developer Matthew Gallagher, who was eager to implement support for AirPlay video, albeit only usable when iOS 4.3 is released.
StreamToMe is an iPhone / iPod touch / iPad application that allows users to play video, and music streamed over WiFi or 3G from a Mac or Windows PC.
It works just as well with photo streaming, while no prior conversion or syncing is required, says Gallagher - “just tap the file and it plays,” the developer explains.
Using TV out cables, StreamToMe can play through the user’s TV set, turning their iDevice and computer into a regular home media center, Gallagher claims.
As noted above, Matthew rushed to be (likely) the first developer to take advantage of iOS 4.3 specific function - support for AirPlay video.
Also new in version 3.5 is the ability to auto detect subtitle encodings, and preliminary support for WTV files (screenshot above).
The key features of Matthew’s app (according to the developer himself) include:
- Video replay up to HD quality 720p on the iPad and iPhone 4 - Continuous, single and random play modes - iTunes library integration; browse your iTunes files and playlists - iPhoto library integration (Mac only) - Play all your music, display album art - Play through folders or use your iTunes playlists - TV out via the Apple Component, Composite and VGA cables - SRT and SSA subtitles - Background audio on iOS 4 - Audio output over AirPlay.
StreamToMe 3.5 is compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and requires only iOS 3.0 to work.
Fancy functions, such as the newly-added AirPlay video streaming, will require Apple’s yet-to-be-released iOS 4.3.
Until then, videophiles can download the software using the link below.