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Ustream Viewer

Ustream Viewer – watch streams on the go

by jana o. on Mar 10, 2010 9:10:48 PM — read 6,845 times

TAGS: Android Market, Apps,

Tested version: 0.5.5_beta
Latest version: 0.6.0_beta

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Summary

Yesterday we tested the Ustream Broadcaster for you (click here to read the test), with which you can stream your videos into the far depths of the internet. Today we’re bringing you the app which functions as the perfect counterpart: Ustream Viewer. Although currently still in its beta phase, Ustream Viewer definitely has what it takes to make it big, as the numerous streams on the website indicate. Ranging from sports to entertainment and music, there’s something in it for everyone. The question is whether the app will go down as well as ustream.tv.


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Features & Use

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Ustream Viewer hasn’t yet gone beyond its beta phase but the app’s potential is already apparent.

On ustream.tv you’ll find streams from all corners of the earth and Ustream offers a big selection of streams that cover almost every subject area. The app is most well-known amongst my football crazy friends because on Ustream a hord of streams from all over the world scrimmage around the ol’ pigskin.

The following categories are listed on the ustream.tv website:

• Mobile
• Sports
• Entertainment
• Gaming
• Music
• Animals

Unfortunately, it’s not yet possible to search or narrow down a search within these categories on the app itself.

Both live and recorded streams can be watched on the go, and those of you who’ve read the review of the Ustream Browser app will no doubt recognize the possibilities of this. In this way streams being sent to Ustream by someone else can be watched live on your personal android device.

The search function finds every stream that’s available on the ustream.tv website.

With help of the menu buttons you can switch the chat function on and off within the stream itself. It’s not yet possible to take part in the chat, but at this point it’s important to remember that the app is still only available in the beta phase. Also, if you have a Ustream account the app doesn’t yet make it possible to access said account.

Bottom line:

Overall it should be said that the app still has some way to go before we can give it a better score. Basic functions like streaming are already satisfactory. The quality of the streams is generally quite good, and – depending on the connection – playback and live streaming run judder free. However, the app is still missing a few features which define ustream.tv.

Screen & Controls

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All the requirements necessary to facilitate easy navigation are covered: two large tabs show a preview list with images and a search function for streams. Those of you who are looking for more are searching in vain, though. The simplistic android visuals are not exactly pretty, but they serve their purpose.

Controlling the app is by and large easy and intuitive.
 

Speed & Stability

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If you’re connected via WiFi the stream will run smoothly, contingent on how many viewers are watching the stream. Using the app is a big strain on your battery. A 2G connection is less well suited; most often you’ll be able to see single images at 10 second intervals.

Until recently the app wasn’t as stable as it is now. A lot of users who’d had to deal with crashing problems complained. I didn’t experience any crashing when I tested the app, however. The teething problems seem to be over.
 

Price/Performance Ratio

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Ustream Viewer Beta gibt can be downloaded for free from the Android Market.

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Market Comments

* * * * *   Rachel , Nov 19, 2011
I can't get it to work. Anytime I attempt to do anything it crashes& forced close. Uninstalling1
* * * * *   FireMouse, Nov 14, 2011
Not SD card compatible. Cannot move or install tis app to SD card.
* * * * *   KC, Nov 7, 2011
Crap DO NOT GET SEARCH NEVER WORKS
* * * * *   james, Nov 1, 2011
Crash crash crash uninstall
* * * * *   Nany, Oct 31, 2011
;-)
* * * * *   Anonymous, Oct 11, 2011
Fg
* * * * *   Tangia, Oct 11, 2011
Horrible Doesn't search for what you asked at all
* * * * *   Anonymous, Sep 29, 2011
Excellent for watching live sports - You need to have 3g coverage for it to work and you can watch live premiership football inc 3pm matchess
* * * * *   gt, Sep 27, 2011
Connection error Everytime I try to watch a video
* * * * *   , Sep 26, 2011
Utterly useless Apparently the sole purpose of this app is to crash incessantly. Developer never updates or responds. Wretched, totally useless app. Galaxy S.
* * * * *   Ced, Sep 17, 2011
Crashes on galaxy tab
* * * * *   Esmee, Sep 17, 2011
It only crashes when I want to watch something
* * * * *   Coffeemate49, Sep 6, 2011
Upstream viewer Won't run
* * * * *   Bill, Sep 5, 2011
rubbish, do not down load !force close all the time
* * * * *   Anabelle Darlene, Aug 28, 2011
Before when I searched it would find the video, But NOW when I search it NEVER finds it, it'll say SEARCHING for 23578643 Years and Never find it -_-
* * * * *   kayla, Aug 27, 2011
It doesn't load -.-
* * * * *   Chrishuna, Aug 25, 2011
I hate it they need to fix ut immendiately
* * * * *   Machads, Aug 24, 2011
Tick tock Whens the full version coming out?
* * * * *   Amber, Aug 18, 2011
Amber It Crashes Every 5 seconds! Worst App I've ever had
* * * * *   Ryan, Aug 14, 2011
Crashes a lot. All it does is crash.
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