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Xbox SmartGlass Comes to Android Tablets

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by Jason Bracey on
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Microsoft has finally released a Tablet version of its ever popular Xbox SmartGlass Android app. The app is compatible with Tablets with screen sizes 7″ and larger, and is available for immediate download on the Google Play Store. Hit the break below for the download link.

As is the case with the Xbox SmartGlass smartphone app, Tablet user’s will be able to:

• Navigate their Xbox 360 with swipe and tap
• Use a phone’s keyboard to type to a user’s Xbox 360
• Browse the Internet on an Xbox 360 with full keyboard and zooming
• Play, pause, fast forward, rewind, and stop videos and music on an Xbox 360
• Search the full Xbox catalog of music, video, and games
• Enjoy rich, interactive experiences from select game and entertainment content creators
• Track and compare your achievements with your Xbox friends
• Change up user’s 3D avatars
• Message Xbox friends
• Edit Xbox profiles » Read the rest

Microsoft Updates Its Xbox SmartGlass App To Include Support For 7-Inch Tablets, Adds In Bug Fixes For Good Measure

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Most of us who happen to use our Xbox devices religiously got our very first taste of a native Xbox app for Android, but sadly— we quickly realized only smartphones were able to get in on the mobile action, not tablets. Fortunately, Microsoft has heard our cries and complaints and released another update to the SmartGlass app, this time adding official support for 7-inch tablets (like the Nexus 7), which ultimately bodes well for those with big hands such as yours truly. In addition to adding official 7-inch tablet support, the update brings some minor bug fixes and specific crashes when accessing the settings and when you go back to the achievement screen. Looks like the SmartGlass app is slowly, but surely getting better and better.

The update is available now in the Play Store, so be sure to grab it by clicking on the Play Store link or scanning the QR code.

 

 

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Microsoft Launches Xbox Music Subscription Service With App Coming To Android Sometime In The Near Future

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by Roy Alugbue on
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As the Xbox grows beyond a gaming system and more of an entertainment system, owners of the system like yours truly are itching to utilize our Xbox experience to a new level. Microsoft has announced its new Xbox Music service, which allows users to stream internet music, subscribe to music services and upload music from their own personal collection into the cloud— all in one effective package. The new service modeled as a one-stop-shop, Xbox Music will allow folks to not just enjoy music from their favorite artists, but it will also give music lovers a new means of discovering new and cutting-edge artists and music as well— all for a $10 monthly fee.

Microsoft doesn’t want to stop there either. Not only does it plan on unveiling the service on its new Windows 8 and Xbox platforms, it plans on launching on other mobile platforms as well. As such, Microsoft has heard our cries and it has confirmed it will launch for iOS and Android devices… “eventually”. When eventually is exactly is anyone’s guess, but hey— the more music options for Android fans, the better, right?

source: Microsoft

 

Microsoft Smart Glass: A Cross-Platform App That Pushes Media To Xbox 360

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by Ed Caggiani on
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Microsoft is set to demo Smart Glass, an app that is akin to AirPlay for the Xbox 360, at E3 next week. This Xbox companion app is said to be able to play videos from different sources on tablets and phones as well as push that content from your device to an Xbox 360. What’s more, the app is apparently going to be made available for Windows, Windows Phone, iOS, and Android. This multiplatform strategy is smart for Microsoft since so many people have Xboxes regardless of which side they take in the mobile OS wars.

A leak of a confidential presentation for Smart Glass noted the following:

  • Will allow users to control their Xbox 360 remotely. Will be available cross platform on multiple operating systems including Windows, Windows Phone, Android and iOS.
  • Applications will be accessible through the tablet. Such as Youtube/Netflix/Vemo ect.
  • Live streaming ability through the tablet to the TV, desktop, lap top and other devices.
  • A demo at E3 will be shown, but no live video will be featured

As the owner of two Xbox 360′s, this is certainly something I am going to keep an eye on. More details should emerge at E3.

source: examiner
via: engadget

ARCHOS G9 Series Tablets Get Official Ice Cream Sandwich Update

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Today is a joyous day if you’re an ARCHOS G9 series tablet owner. We knew it was only a matter of time before a major update arrived for the tablet, but unfortunately encountered some minor delays which raised some doubt. The brand has officially pushed out the coveted Ice Cream Sandwich update to the 80 G9 and 101 G9 tablet devices. The new update will now bring the software build of those tablets to Android 4.0.3. In addition to ICS, you’ll find some MediaCenter and FileManager upgrades and ohhhh– Xbox gamepad support if that strikes your fancy. If you’re an owner of either tablet, go out and grab the update today by hitting up the Support link below. And please– be sure to let us know how that delectable ICS goodness tastes.

 source: ARCHOS Support
via: Phandroid

 

Microsoft to Bring Xbox Live App to Android (And iOS Too)

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by Jack Holt on
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If you are one of the Xbox toting folk who wanted to have the ability to play Xbox Live on your smart phone you were very much limited to having a phone with Windows Phone 7 on it. I say were because yesterday Microsoft announced that it’s gaming app will be coming to both Android and iOS devices. While it has been available for iOS, users are only able to chat with friends, update their avatars or manage their achievements. They had mentioned this move before but Business Insider received conformation yesterday. a developer told them: » Read the rest

Microsoft Files Another Lawsuit Against Motorola for Xbox patents.

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by Jesse Bauer on
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Why can’t they just get along? A question many of us maybe asking as more lawsuits between software and hardware giants continue to rage. Microsoft is ramping up its legal team to seek compensation from it’s former ally Motorola as Motorola is accused of charging “royalties that are excessive and discriminatory…”.

The suit claims that Motorola figured out how to make more money than Microsoft….Whoops, that slipped out. I meant to say, Motorola is utilizing wireless technology and video coding which are used in Xbox gaming consoles, which Microsoft has licensed patents for its use.

The suit was filed with a federal court in Seattle about a month after Microsoft filed suit claiming Motorola infringed on several Microsoft patents in Android smartphones.

Motorola currently has no comment about this latest complaint.

[via Reuters]