Using your smartphone as a controller is convenient, cost-effective, and reduces clutter by replacing multiple remotes. It offers portability, multi-device control, and customizable features like ...

Aside from the need to control everything via a touch screen — which can be avoided with physical controller accessories — the biggest hurdle for mobile gaming is in the hardware's processing power.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If your hands are occupied or your remote control is buried between couch cushions, you can always use your Apple ...

What is an IR Blaster and How Does it Work? An IR blaster is a hardware component in some smartphones that allows the device to emulate an infrared remote control, enabling it to control various ...

Bluetooth Remote (or BT Remote) turns your phone into a true smart TV remote using Bluetooth HID, so no Wi-Fi or TV app is needed. It works like a keyboard and mouse, offers an air mouse and full ...

The Apple TV remote is easy to lose, but it’s harder to lose your phone — much less the Apple Watch strapped to your arm. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can use your iPhone (or even your ...

If you're someone who always loses their remote control or just want one less thing to keep track of, this third-party app ...

Does anybody know if there is an iPhone remote control app for the PS3? I currently have a Harmony remote, but I don't want to spend $60 for the IR-to-Bluetooth PS3 adapter that Logitech sells. And ...