14 DAY TRIAL // Monsoon Multimedia, a company that provides advanced and standards-based multimedia products and technologies for the PC, Mac, iPad and smartphones, has just announced the addition of a new feature for its Vulkano line of products.
With the new feature Android fans will be able to record TV content via Wi-Fi using their Android devices.
The entire Vulkano line of devices now offers the new feature for Android devices, but Monsoon confirmed that it works for iPhones and iPads as well.
According to the developer, the content is encrypted to avoid copyright infringement.
Those who decide the to give the new feature a go will be able to instantly begin recording their favorite television programming wherever they are at any given moment.
“The Vulkano line of devices has been created to offer consumers the ultimate flexibility in entertainment and we are proud to be the first to offer direct recording to mobile devices,” said Colin Stiles, EVP Sales and Marketing at Monsoon.
In addition, Direct to Mobile Recording feature offers time-shifting features, including pause, rewind and fast forward.
“Consumers are making smartphones and tablets an essential part of their every day lives and are expecting to view and browse the TV content that they pay for at their leisure, no matter where they are in the world,” added Stiles.
Other highlights of the Direct to Mobile Recording features on Vulkano devices include:
- iPhone/iPad recording in mp4 formats containing H264+AAC; - Android recording in mp4 formats containing H264+AAC; - BlackBerry recording in ASF formats containing WMV3 and WMA; - iPhone/iPad recording in D1 or 640x480 or 352x240 resolutions; - Android recording in D1 or 640x480 or 352x240 resolutions; - Insufficient memory alert. The Vulkano Flow can now be purchased at various major retailers, including Amazon and MicroCenter for $99.99.
However, the Android application will soon be available for download from Android Market for $12.99.