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Will Android ever compete with Xbox?

By Cory Gunther
on 21 May, 2013

Comparing something like the OUYA game-console at $99 vs the Xbox 360 isn't really what we'd consider fair. They are two entirely different platforms operating at very different levels. However, with the new Xbox on the horizon today we found ourselves wondering if Android will soon be able to compete with the Xbox, if ever. And we'd love to hear your thoughts too.

Xbox SmartGlass update adds Kindle Fire support

By Robert Nelson
on 22 Apr, 2013

Microsoft has announced the immediate availability of the Xbox SmartGlass app for the Kindle Fire. The app is available by way of the Amazon Appstore and brings compatibility for Android 4.0 or later. Basically, that is to say the Xbox SmartGlass is available for the newer model Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD. Unfortunately, this means those with a first-generation Kindle Fire will be left out as that model is still running a build based on Android 2.3.

Xbox SmartGlass update brings full and proper tablet support

By Robert Nelson
on 11 Apr, 2013

Microsoft has updated the Xbox SmartGlass app for Android. And nicely done, this time the update brings full and proper support for tablets. This goes back to a previous update that was released back in 2012. That update added tablet support, but did so only for 7-inch tablets. As of today, the Xbox SmartGlass v1.5 update adds support for "Android tablets 7” and larger."

My Xbox Live App finally arrives for Android [Hands-on]

By Cory Gunther
on 13 Jun, 2012

It's finally here folks. Microsoft today has unleashed their brand new and polished Xbox Live app for Android. About freaking time right? This is the full featured app we've been waiting for since January. Complete with game trailers and videos, achievement tracking, games played list and more. You can even message Xbox live friends right from the app. Check out our quick hands-on after the cut.

Gamestop Android app brings the store to your pocket

By Cory Gunther
on 14 May, 2012

Gamestop is in the news today for more than a few reasons. For one they've now started allowing buyers to trade in used games, consoles, iPods and more all for Steam gift cards -- Yup Gamestop is being nice to the PC gamer again. Along with that news they have also released an all new app for Android that brings Gamestop's services to your pocket.

Galaxy Nexus, Kinect and projector combine for a wall-sized Android interface

By Michael Crider
on 24 Jan, 2012

Android is surprisingly scalable - it works well on smartphones and tablets and is even passable as a desktop OS when loaded onto x86 hardware. But who among us hasn't longed to make their Android phone's interface 50 inches diagonal and throw it up on a wall? Well me, for one, but an industrious modder has done just that, outputting the video from a Galaxy Nexus through a projector and combining it with the Xbox Kinect motion control gadget. The result is a huge version of Ice Cream Sandwich, not only projected onto a wall but controllable by "touching" the enlarged interface.

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.

Verizon and Redbox team up for movie streaming

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 7 Dec, 2011

It seems Verizon is planning a joint venture with Redbox to offer movie streaming and TV shows through Android, Google TV, Xbox, and iOS. It’s assumed the service will be much like that of Netflix, but with a slight twist on how users will purchase content. If you’ve ever traveled to your local gas station and picked up a Redbox rental, then you would know they only charge a dollar per rental. The catch is, if you don’t return the item before the same time the following day - you’re slapped with a late fee.