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Qualcomm Atheros have released version 1.0 of its media management application called Skifta. The app which had been in closed beta uses DLNA to offer Airplay type functionality with Android phones. The idea being to use the system to promote DLNA adoption which while is pretty low despite there being millions of devices out there. With the app you can do the usual DLNA type stuff such as stream digital media from your phone or tablet to a DLNA certified device like Windows 7. 

As well as the Android app there is a Windows app that you can use to stream content from your PC to any of your DLNA devices and have the Android version can access your content stored on a PC over the internet.

The app was one of the first software packages to be DLNA certified.

Skifta is an easy way to control, play and enjoy your music, videos and photos at home and on the move. There’s no uploading to the web or syncing to your phone. In fact, you don’t copy or move your stuff at all. You just leave it where it is. Then, whether it’s somewhere on the Internet or on your computer at home you can access your stuff remotely using your smartphone or tablet.

Not only can you access your digital media from anywhere, with your smartphone or tablet you can also stream it to DLNA-Certified™ and UPnP-compatible TVs, IP-connected stereos, PlayStation 3 game consoles, Windows 7 PCs thousands of other connected consumer electronics devices anywhere.

So, you can take your digital media with you, without actually taking it with you.

You can get the free app from the Android market and get the PC version from skifta.com

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