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The small screen has often allured many since its arrival a century back. Various innovations have made sure that black and white TVs are replaced by Plasma and other sleeker models over time. LG, a company well known for its consumer friendly products, has brought out smart TVs which combine smart phone icons and a motion-controlled Magic Remote. Its app store has a number of decent apps and LG has proved why the TV market needs to be taken a little more seriously.
With so many innovations ruling the markets, TV manufacturers have long tried to fit everything into the small TV screen. They are governed by the mantra “the more, the better”. With a matching demand for such classic technology, all the Smart TV companies are joining the bandwagon, taking on their competitors with a pinch of salt and lots of revolutionized technology.
As each company tries to capture a large market segment, there is no doubt that everyone is out to impress the ultimate consumer. The Korean company is here to stay, without any doubts. So if you’re a TV freak looking for some extremely good apps on your Smart TV, then LG is the brand you should choose for sure.
Some New and Amazing Apps:
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory: The name may sound synonymous with the US space administration but has a collection of videos for space enthusiasts. With decent video quality and an option of watching videos in full-screen mode, the content is mind boggling for those who want to get a sneak peek into the extra terrestrial activities of other planets. While the videos at the moment have been restricted to 15, we’re certainly hoping that NASA would upgrade and release some more videos for the common man to share and enjoy.
K-POP Zone: LG has stayed true to its Korean roots. Its loyalty has been proved once again with the K-Pop Application. As the app promotes Korean music, there are various options being offered currently for the users to view. The Gangnam style video has been a huge hit worldwide and Korean music popularity has soared after this song. This app allows users to have an access to Korean videos as well as watch footages of concert. Some videos may cost a few dollars but are surely not a bad deal.
LG Cloud: Cloud is the buzzword in the tech world these days and the company has simply logged on to the technology. An individual having an Android smart phone can download this app on the TV. After logging in through a LG id and password, one can upload pictures, music files and videos to the cloud which are easily accessible through your LG smart TV. With storage capacity of 50 GB, there is enough space to upload some cool stuff.
Ustream: This popular streaming video website has a lot of videos in a variety of languages. You can enjoy streaming video content from this app, though the only drawback at the moment is the language barrier. With so many apps being added daily, LG is bound to overcome this barrier pretty soon enough.
Conclusion
The LG smart TV has more than one reason in being one of the best choices for consumers. With so many decent app choices in the beginning, the company has just introduced its technology prowess and hopes to just improve on its offerings in the times to come. With technological advances and integration of smart TV with various other devices, LG has indeed become a pioneer in the smart TV market.
The evolution of TV industry has gone through a series of dramatic changes: from a black and white TV screens to plasma and HD TVs. However, its evolution is not over yet.
The future of television could bring us any unexpected surprises. It is hard to predict what television would look like in 50 years, but it is possible to foresee what will happen to TV industry in the nearest future. The technology is highly influenced by the fact that TV producers have to adapt to constant changes on the market and satisfy the desires of their customers.
You never know when a multiscreen and interactive TV models would become reality. Would all these innovations make our movie experiences better? It is only up to you to decide whether to buy a new “must-have” feature or not.
5. Surface TV
Turning your bathroom mirror or a living room wall into a TV may sound futuristic, but it may be reality soon. NDS Fresco TV will turn any wall into an interactive media center. Imagine watching your favorite TV show or a movie with your friends on a big screen the size of your wall. You will also have a chance to adjust the size of the screen by selecting a section of the TV. The TV would turn into the ordinary wallpaper when not used.
4. On-demand Programs
You don’t need to have 2,000 channels on your satellite; the future TV service providers would offer you only personalized products to satisfy your needs. Tailored personalized services would revolutionize and simplify the world of modern TV. You will get only what you need and get rid of irrelevant content.
3. 4K cinema resolution
4K TV offers you the highest resolution (about 4,000 pixels wide on 2,000 pixels high) on the market. Have you seen the Avatar 3D in a cinema? Then you have already experienced the real 4K quality.
4K technology is also available for home use, as most of the TV manufacturers have already released its prototypes that will enhance the existing 3D quality. Even though 4K content is still scarce, the technology appears to be very promising and inevitable.
2. Broadband access
What can be better than Internet-based TV? According to Direct2TV, both Apple and Microsoft expressed their desires to create internet subscription TV in the nearest future. Television and internet are becoming more intertwined. The audience will soon start streaming internet video sources from their broadband providers. Even though governments still need to resolve ownership issues between the two, this technology would come to every house in the next few years.
1. Smartphone Remote Control
Smartphones affected people’s lives in many ways. These small portable computers/phones not only have access to internet, but also have access to our home appliances. You can synchronize your home with your smartphone to switch on and off the lights in any room, or turn on your TV on your favorite channel. Mobile apps and a stable internet connection can make miracles. Future technology will give your smartphone a carte blanche to control and program TV’s functions.
This is a guest post by Andras D., an occasional guest-blogger and a full-time media specialist. He currently works on exciting media projects in the US and Europe.
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