In February I speculated that the alleged Galaxy Smartwatch would be a companion device for the Galaxy S 4 smartphone.
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Since the app works in tandem with what you are watching, iPad is now the ultimate remote control and companion device for TiVo Premiere users.
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Over the past months, Shazam has been seeing triple-digit growth in the number of downloads of the iPad version of its app, particularly for use as a second-screen companion device while watching television.
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Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster notes in a research report this morning that there has been recent speculation from some tech blogs that Apple could launch a watch as a companion device to the iPhone.
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As enterprises struggle to keep consumer smartphones and tablets off their corporate networks to avoid security breaches, Fujitsu is taking an alternative approach with the introduction of a companion device designed for maximum interoperability with business environments.
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With Ceton Companion, the mobile device becomes the remote control.
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By accessing the Second Screen companion application on their Internet-connected device, consumers are able to dive deeper into the film by engaging with key elements of the movie.
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The Wave's high-speed CPU ensures swift, smooth application experiences and multi-tasking, making the device an always-on mobile multimedia companion.
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Synched to each device's clock, the Primetime Companion will automatically appear when a user opens the app during NBC's primetime broadcast.
The All-in-One Mobile Companion features a USB port for sharing content from a USB storage device or charging smartphones, as well as an Ethernet Port that enables users to easily connect to an existing network in a conference room or hotel room.
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While it will certainly make for a fine constant companion in any room in the house, it's not a device for audiophiles or professionals.
That lack of trust significantly diminishes its usefulness as a work companion, but I have few complaints about the Prime as a purely recreational device.
The answer seems to be to make a device that isn't a replacement for your smartphone, but a clever companion, something that takes away the need to pull out your phone from your pocket or purse.
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For worried parents, the device brings an interesting twist: there's also a mobile iOS or Android companion app to monitor your offspring in real-time from any locale.
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