Samsung's PhoneCast app makes various video streaming services compatible with the Gear VR

Even if you aren't watching 360-degree videos, the Gear VR is a great way to consume videos content. The internal video player brings you an experience of watching the content on a 200-inch screen. However, third-party apps are not compatible with the Gear VR. Now, Samsung has released a new app that makes various third-party apps compatible with the Gear VR.

The company's PhoneCast app offers users an experience of watching streaming video content on a 200-inch virtual screen. It is compatible with various apps, including YouTube, Plex, Kodi, Hulu, Xfinity, Sling TV, Epix, and Crackle. It is also compatible with VLC and MX Player. Samsung will add support for more video streaming apps soon. Amazon's Prime Video app is currently disabled, though.

When the PhoneCast app is launched, users are presented with a scenic background with lakeside campfire, and any compatible video streaming app can be launched. Users can not only change the brightness of the video, but also the size and position of the virtual screen. The app is still in beta, but you can download and install its latest version from our APK section.

Here's the list of Android apps that are currently supported by the PhoneCast app:

Plex
Vudu
Epix
Hulu
Tubi TV
Crackle
YouTube
NFL
Musically
Kodi
Naver TV
V Live
Kakao TV Live
Smart DMB
Africa TV
Naver Webtoon
Oksusu
Olleh TV Mobile
LTE Video Portal
VLC
Xfinity
Sling TV
MX Player

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Asif is a computer engineer turned technology journalist. He has been using Samsung phones since 2004, and his current smartphone is the Galaxy S21 Ultra. He loves headphones, mechanical keyboards, and PC hardware. When not writing about technology, he likes watching crime and science fiction movies and TV shows.

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