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From Instagram to Apple Music, popular apps are used from PC: 7 web versions of convenient Service

In smartphone apps, PC's web browser can also use a surprising number of things. Even if de Vais changes, it can be synchronized, and the same data, files and conversations can be accessed from any terminal.

The benefits from this are multifaceted. First of all, the area of the screen that can be used for the operation is expanded. It is not limited by the small screen of the smartphone, but extends the content to the entire monitor of PC.

It is also important to use the keyboard and mouse. Messages can be processed much faster than smartphones, so they no longer lag behind group chat. In addition, if you open a mobile application in PC's web browser, you don't need to reach out to your smartphone every time a new notification arrives. Everything can be handled from desktops and laptops.

For those who are attractive to these benefits, let's introduce a few apps that are well-known as smartphone apps but little known about the web version (apps like "Gmail" and "Twitter" that can be used on both web browsers and smartphones will be cut off).

WhatsApp

In order to handle "WhatsApp" messages and group chats, you don't have to snoop on the small screen of your smartphone. Because web browsers can also read it. If you use the online version, the chat display space will be expanded, because you can use the physical keyboard, so the text input will be faster.

However, you need a smartphone to set up on hand. When you access WhatsApp from a PC browser and select "WhatsApp Web", the QR code is displayed. Open the smartphone WhatsApp app here. In the case of iOS, if you tap in the order of "set", "linked device" and "link", the QR code scanner will start, so you can use it to connect. On the Android smartphone, click in the order of 3 dots, "linked device" and "linked device".

Doing so synchronizes all sessions and displays the contact's image and read confirmation (if it is open). Click in the order of three points, Settings, to set important options for network applications, such as notification settings and topics.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA WHATSAPP

Instagram

"Instagram" can also be used in a web browser and does not require a smartphone. Enter a user name and password to complete the login. Access Instagram from a web browser and enter credentials.

After logging in, you can do almost the same thing as a smartphone application in a web application. Direct messages can also be sent, and the "story" interface of web browsers is particularly good. The content uploaded by a friend will be displayed on the entire screen and then automatically scrolled.

Most of the "clicks" of Instagram on web browsers are the same as "tap" in smartphone apps, so you'll soon know how to use it. At present, the online version cannot upload photos and videos, but there are rumors that it will be available in the near future.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA INSTAGRAM

Google's "Information"

Google recommends the "messaging" app pre-installed on Android smartphones as a mobile app to connect with people, but it also has a good web version. The switch from desktop computers to smartphones is very similar to Apple's "messaging" app.

When you access a web version of a message from PC, the QR code is displayed like WhatsApp. Tap three dots (upper right corner) and "device pairing settings" in the Android smartphone messaging app, and the QR code scanner will start.

Once you scan the code and complete the pairing, all sessions will be displayed in a much larger space. If you click in the order of 3 points and "settings", you can also set the processing method of opening confirmation and notification.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA GOOGLE MESSAGES

Facebook "Messenger"

You may have noticed that the "Messenger" on Facebook can also be used in web browsers. However, you don't realize how convenient it is to use it in a browser. This is completely different from smartphone applications.

There is no need to prepare a smartphone for using a web browser. This is because it communicates directly with Facebook's server. Simply enter the login information for Facebook and all conversations will be displayed. The name of the contact is displayed on the left, and the settings for the chat are displayed on the right (if not, click the blue information button at the top).

From the settings project on the right, customize the color theme used in each conversation, as well as the "good" for each chat! "you can set your favorite emoticons instead of icons. Click the three points next to your name (upper-left corner), and the settings project is also displayed.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA FACEBOOK MESSENGER

Telegram (Telegram)

The recommended app for people who don't want to use messaging apps developed by facebook and Google is "Telegram (Telegram)" (Japanese is not supported). The online version can be used simply by entering the phone number of the smartphone. However, Telegram (Telegram) account registration is required before that.

After registration is complete, all sessions are displayed in the web browser. There is also a lot of room for scrolling, writing replies, and so on. You can also attach the file saved on PC to the message to be sent (click the three dots in the upper right corner to add it).

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Click the menu button in the upper left corner and "Settings" will be displayed. Set up processing methods such as notification and message preview when using the Telegram (Telegram) of the Web browser here.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA TELEGRAM

Spotify

Popular music streaming applications are also available online. If you haven't used it, it's worth a try. You can access your favorite songs from any PC without installing any software.

In the online version, you can use all albums, artists, tracks, and playlists. You only need to click a button to play it. You can create a new playlist from a web browser, or you can view Spotify's recommendations.

The charm of the online version will be to be able to control Spotify in other DeVais. When playing songs on smart phones, laptops, smart speakers, etc., you can also play and stop songs from a web browser.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA SPOTIFY

Apple Music

Apple is not particularly famous for applications for web browsers, but there is an online version of Apple Music. That is to say, music libraries can be used from any PC (even from Chromebook).

When you log in to the web version of Apple Music using Apple ID, all artists and albums entering your library will be displayed. The playlist will be found on the left. Not all features are available (for example, Smart playlist is not available), but being a basic music player is sufficient.

The online version of Apple Music does not have such a setting. Just using what has been given. However, click the three red dots next to the song to add the song to the playlist, library, and queue.

SCREENSHOT BY DAVID NIELD VIA APPLE MUSIC


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