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SmartGlass Impressions

Gareth from Laserlemming.com puts the newly released smartglass app through its paces

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TheBrit4216d ago (Edited 4216d ago )

That app is pretty cool, not only can you do what you described but you can also use it to access your friends list, see achievements, change your avatar etc WHILE someone else is on the xbox playing a game - it works in the forefront and in the background without interrupting what's happening on the xbox at the time.

wheresmymonkey4216d ago

The windows phone version of the app i tested doesn't include that stuff because it's already included in the wp7.5 OS.

They are some of the WPs funkier features though.

Thanks for reading.

darthv724216d ago

i will have to wait my turn. I got a GS2 instead of the Focus Flash otherwise I would be able to try out smartglass now instead of 6 mos from now.

MS could turn things around though. No disruptions in getting things to work with W8 could lead to a sooner release of SG for IOS and droid.

I dont let the lack of SG stop me from enjoying the 360 and its new dash. I like it.

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Windows 10 Xbox app gets Xbox One SmartGlass tech for future game streaming

Microsoft is migrating several functions formerly reserved for its Xbox One SmartGlass mobile app into the Xbox app for Windows 10, as it increasingly ties the Xbox One console to PCs and mobile devices. SmartGlass is a “second screen” app that was originally written for Windows Phone, allowing it, for example, to control aspects of a connected Xbox One.

--bienio--3352d ago (Edited 3352d ago )

I care more about cross buy then streaming, but for at the moment we Can only wait and see how things going on...anyway future is bright for Pc and xbox palyers;£

ScorpiusX3352d ago

Very cool , W10 is going to be a blast.

mhunterjr3352d ago

I don't have a gaming PC, but the idea of being able to play my Xbox from any room in the house, is very appealing to me!

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Macdaddy713352d ago

I have been reading some threads people trashing MS for the streaming pc n x1.. But I love it!!! Going to lot better n more up to date games, then what Sony doing with ps now streaming Old games at a high price,.. I really think MS is going to nail the cross platform n streaming....

ThatOneRiggaNob3352d ago

People will trash Microsoft for anything they do. It's just the way this gen works. Also I don't see why you mentioned ps now since it's an actual streaming service and Xbox to win10 streaming is just you streaming your already owned games to a pc. They're not the same thing at all.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3352d ago

The streaming feature is definitely a positive. I have no idea why anyone would think that cross platform streaming would be a bad thing.

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New Xbox One Smartglass Beta Now Available: Brings Top Games List, UI Improvements and More

Microsoft released today a new beta version of the Xbox One Smartglass Android app. The new update is numbered 2.4.1409.08100.

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GameingmyLife3538d ago

MS keep bringing the heat with these updates... great job.... keep em coming

donthate3538d ago

This rapid development of features is what is going to bring the Xbox One so far ahead of the competition. MS is definitely bringing the heat!

Sayai jin3538d ago

Yes, they are quick with these update and bring great addtions to the system.

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New Xbox One Smartglass Beta Update Lets You Record Game Clips From Your Smartphone and Much More

Together with the new September preview update for the Xbox One, Microsoft just released update 2.4.1408.22100 of the Xbox One Smartglass Beta for Android.

The new version includes quite a lot of features, including the ability to record game clips directly from your smartphone, which is definitely useful for those that opted to buy their console without Kinect.

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BABYLEG3555d ago

That was to be expected. Good job MS. Keep the great games and features coming. By next year, I wont be surprised if they say the Xbox can transform

JohnJ3555d ago

Everyone I know who owns an xbox one, Is absolutely loving it. I have both and love both but I have to be honest, the xbox one is the better console.

Bonkerz3555d ago

I have to agree, i play a PS4 daily (my bestfriend has one and we live next to eachother) and even when he comes here he is blown away with all the features and stuff that can be done on the X1. The PS4 is a great console obviously but at this point in time hands down the X1 is better choice.

4Sh0w3555d ago

That's really awesome, I use my Samsung Galaxy phone to constantly stay updated with Xbox news, love android and this is just 1 more way I can use my phone to interact with my X1 gaming addiction.

Assault93555d ago

Is their a point to this?
Oh I see, the future of no kinect.

timlot3555d ago (Edited 3555d ago )

Its really amazing how much effort they are putting in the platform. Every other day there is news of this new feature or that update. Can't wait for what next week is going to bring.

PsylentKiller3555d ago

I teals like this feature. Since is play mostly at night while my GF is sleeping, it's difficult to get the kinect to hear me when whispering. Now, I can just tap my phone. This is also good if there is a lot of background noise.

tgunzz3555d ago

Xb1 has so much to offer... I hope more, and more gamers pick one up, and enjoy it awesome feature set, and games... Game on.

AutoCad3555d ago

Xbox All in one Entertainment.

I have the beta app and didnt even know this though lol

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