Software type : Entertainment application Developer/Publisher : MegaLabs CJSC Version : 1.2.3 iPhone + iPad : Free []
I have several friends who at one time bought strange Chinese phones from nameless manufacturers, although for the same money they could have bought something from well-known brands and received at least some kind of guarantee. Actually, I advised them on branded items. To the surprised question: “Why do you need a rattle with an antenna and four SIM slots?!”, I received a laconic answer, saying that I needed a TV in the phone. Despite claims from the progressive community that television is more dead than alive because of the Internet, the field continues to thrive, as I see when I visit my parents and older people I know. Even young people often prefer good old TV, as evidenced by the case mentioned above. Moreover, the World Wide Web has given a new direction for the development of this area and even expanded its capabilities. For example, regular TV can now be watched on iPhone, iPad or Android devices (Google Play link). And the MegaFon.TV application helps with this, which will be discussed below.
Turning an iPhone into a TV is quick and unobtrusive; just install and open the application, press the “send SMS” button on the first screen, enter the received code, and that’s it – you can use it. Moreover, MegaFon is now running a promotion and giving 30 days of free use of the service upon first connection. After a month, you will be able to decide on the tariffs; they are very modest and are available on the official website.
The interface is unusual. It’s not that surprising, but I personally have never seen anything like it before. In statics it looks unobtrusive, but in dynamics it is perfectly animated and looks good. The design was not taken out of thin air, but was developed according to the Snowflake Cisco’s subsidiaries , NDS .
The logic of the interface is simple, but since it is built on its own original gestures, it is advisable to study the help. Fortunately, at the first launch it is she who greets the user, and only then does the process of activating the service occur.
The gestures are simple, the menu is intuitive and after just a couple of minutes you can navigate it like the back of your hand. By the way, the interface is easy to use not only on touch interfaces, but also on a TV screen. Currently, MegaFon.TV supports the Dune HD TV set-top box , and in the near future there will be a corresponding client for the Smart TV .
The service is based on terrestrial TV, and the basic package offers 63 channels .
Naturally, they are all accompanied by a TV program, plus for each channel you can view a small and visual preview of the upcoming broadcast and history.
In the past, the service was tied to Wi-Fi. That is, you can’t watch TV without a good Internet channel, but with the latest update MegaFon.TV started working through the company’s 3G network, and with traffic in the home region being reset to zero.
In addition to terrestrial TV, video on demand is also available (to keep the kids occupied, you can quickly order cartoons for them - this is convenient) and films, the range of which is constantly being updated. Additional content is provided for all platforms on a rental basis, and payment is made through the MegaFon website. If you are too lazy to wander through the menu, you can use the built-in search system.
As for the quality of the broadcast picture, it is decent, even if we are talking about SD broadcasting. I also noticed the automatic flow adjustment depending on the channel width.
Well, according to good tradition, the application provides the ability to share information about the current viewing with friends on social networks.
It is also worth noting that under one account MegaFon.TV can be watched on several devices simultaneously, and with certain settings, support for Apple TV is also available.
I liked the service. the Internet from any provider is suitable for accessing MegaFon.TV . So, immediately after launch, the broadcast begins; when you go to the menu, it does not stop, but is only covered by a layer of interface, as in real TVs. The quality is decent, there are a lot of digital features, such as a convenient TV program guide, channel breakdown into categories or a global search system. And the cost of a subscription to MegaFon.TV is very modest, plus you have the opportunity to try the service for free for a month. The only caveat is that you need to spend a couple of minutes learning the interface control gestures, but then you will be able to turn it around as you want literally at your fingertips.
iPhone + iPad : Free [] Android : Free []
Usability: 4+, Functionality: 5, Interface: 4+, Verdict: 4+
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