PacketVideo announced new versions of TwonkyMedia server software, including TwonkyServer Mobile designed specifically for Android handsets. TwonkyMedia Manager version 1.3 is compatible with more than twice the number of consumer devices than previous releases. TwonkyMedia solutions are currently available on more than two million CE products for sharing media on devices located throughout the home network. Now users can now stream media located on Android handsets to other connected products using their phone as a media sharing device.
From HP Netbooks to Apple iPhones the software allows management of large libraries of media and also supports Facebook photos, SHOUTcast radio stations, Flickr photos and a selection of rich video sites.
TwonkyMedia server for Windows XP/Vista, Mac and Linux is currently available for $29.95.
Additionally, TwonkyBeam is free software that lets users stream media directly from a browser to devices around the home. It emerged from beta and now supports playlists for slide shows and video and music channels and easy software updates. And with access through a browser plug-in users can now display available media on a personal Web page.