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Xbox SmartGlass now supports 7-inch Android tablets

By Dave LeClair
on 30 Nov, 2012

If you own an Xbox 360 and a 7-inch Android tablet, we have some great news for you. Xbox SmartGlass on Google Play now supports 7-inch Android tablets. This means you can get all the cool features Xbox SmartGlass offers on your tablet, as long as it is of the smaller 7-inch variety.

Xbox Smartglass lands on Android

By Eric Abent
on 26 Oct, 2012

Today may be mostly about the launch of Windows 8 for Microsoft, but there's also some big news for Android users to be found hiding within all the hullabaloo. Microsoft has launched Xbox Smartglass for Android phones, meaning that today you can use your Android handset as something of a second controller for your console. Before you can experience all of the features of Xbox Smartglass though, you'll need to connect your device to your console, which is done over your home Wi-Fi connection.

Microsoft’s Xbox Music service launching Tuesday and coming soon to Android

By Dave LeClair
on 15 Oct, 2012

Microsoft has announced that its new music service is launching on Tuesday for a slew of devices. Sadly, Android is not among the initial device offerings, but Microsoft has confirmed that the Spotify competitor is coming to Android (and iOS) shortly after the initial launch. This means that Android owners can take advantage of the cool stuff Microsoft's Xbox music service offers very soon.

Xbox Live may be headed to Android

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Jan, 2012

For the million and millions of Xbox gamers that have been hoping our Android devices would get the same pleasure that Windows Phone has -- that time could possibly be on the way. While iOS has an xbox type application the entire Microsoft Xbox Live mobile gaming system isn't available anywhere other than WP7. A recent job posting from Microsoft might have revealed their plans.

Doubletwist turns Android into a Media Server

By James DeRuvo
on 15 Feb, 2011

There's been an upgrade to the popular DoubleTwist AirSync app which adds a serious new feature that Android phones can take advantage of. Using the feature known as "AirTwist," Android phones can now stream video wirelessly to a TV through an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 game console. More DLNA devices are also coming.

Samsung responds to Apple, Retina VS AMOLED

By David Junior
on 10 Jun, 2010

At the keynote presentation for the iPhone 4, Steve Jobs took a few shots at other displays for not being as good as the Retina display that is on the new iPhone. Many people took exception to these claims and finally someone has responded to these allegations. Samsung especially says, “The Retina display isn’t that great, AMOLED is better”. Well, this isn’t an exact quote but they are saying something along those lines.

Samsung Galaxy S hanging out at the FCC

By David Junior
on 11 Apr, 2010

This is good news and bad news. The Galaxy S is one of the most powerful Android handsets to be released in the near future. It will most likely be the phone to have for gaming, as it stands it has the best GPU out of all the current Androids and every other handset. Time for the bad news, it passed through the FCC with AT&T 3G bands.

Hummingbird Graphics Processor, Galaxy S

By David Junior
on 27 Mar, 2010

Well, this came as a complete surprise to me. The Galaxy S will be the strongest handset as far as graphics and gaming goes when it is released (unless something stronger is in the making). Once you pair this outstanding GPU with its beautiful SUPER AMOLED display and powerful processor, you will have a handset that truly rivals today’s mobile gaming platforms.

XBOX 360 Live For Android

By David Junior
on 2 Mar, 2010

If you love gaming as much as you love tinkering with your Android device, this is a perfect solution for you. The app gives you access to your Xbox Live gamer profile, as well as your friends profiles. The developer's state: "Designed for hardcore Xbox 360 gamers and Android owners, 360 Live is a gorgeous looking application that shows your friend's Xbox Live stats such as their gamerscore, online status, gamer pictures, avatars, latest games, achievements, send/receive messages and much more." This app cost $2.50 and is in the Android Market now.