VLC media player for iPhone and iPad is back in the App Store

VideoLAN has the VLC media player back in the Apple iTunes Store after it was pulled out for unknown reason when it was launched back in 2011. Now the company has released it as a new app with the version number 2.0.1 that has been rewritten from ground-up. This brings new features including WiFi upload that would let you upload media to your iOS device over WiFi, Dropbox integration to browse files and folders to download media for offline playback. You can also adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue and Saturation in real time. Features of VLC for iPhone and iPad Play all files, in all formats, including exotic ones, like classic VLC media player. Play MKV, multiple audio tracks (including 5.1), and subtitles tracks (including SSA!). Support for network streams, including HLS, MMS or RTSP. Include video filters, playback speed manipulation, and fine seeking. A video media library, with WiFi Upload, Dropbox integration and optional passcode lock. Integration for bluetooth headsets and AirPlay. Supports iOS 5.1 or later including the first iPad. Completely free, libre and open source. VideoLAN promises that Google Drive and Microsoft Skydrive would be available in future releases. VideoLAN released the VLC Player Beta for Android back in July last year. The app is still in Beta stage. No details when the final version

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 311 Hands on

Alongside the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 211, the Korean manufacturer also introduced a larger 8 inch tablet dubbed the Galaxy Tab 3 310 and 311 depending on the variant. The Galaxy Tab 3 311 aims to provide a potent mix of power and focus on multimedia consumption capabilities. Does it succeed in doing this ? Read on to find out our first impressions of the product.  The front of the tablet is dominated by the 8inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800. The screen is bright and vibrant with excellent viewing angles. The pixel density is a bit low at 189ppi but the quality of the panel makes up for it. Above the screen is an earpiece with a front facing camera and relevant sensors placed on either side. The bezel has been kept to a minimum on the sides but is adequate to place your finger while holding up the tablet. Below the tablet lies the single hardware home key and it is flanked on either side by the menu and back keys. These are of the capacitive variety. The volume rocker and power key lie on the right side of the tablet and are fairly comfortable