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The iOS version of Microsoft’s Smartglass is now available to download on the Apple App Store. The Android version was released last week. The App allows you to use your smartphone or tablet as an additional input device for the Xbox 360. In some cases it will allow you to …
Read More »SmartGlass goes live on iOS
Microsoft's Xbox app arrives on Apple devices
Read More »Microsoft developing Xbox Surface tablet – report
A gaming-focused Xbox Surface tablet could be on the way from Microsoft. The Verge reports that the firm is finalizing designs for a 7-inch device that will run a custom version of Windows, which would confirm the validity of the specs sheet leaked earlier this year. The tablet will pack …
Read More »Report: Microsoft building mini Xbox Surface tablet
New gaming-specific 7-inch device could arrive before Xbox 720
Read More »Patent allows Kinect to watch you, monitor your content usage
A freshly unearthed Microsoft patent entitled ‘Content Distribution Regulation by Viewing User’ will likely not appeal to fans of 1984. The idea is that Kinect (or any compatible camera source) will effectively observe users viewing content they have acquired and ensure that they are complying with the license. Breaches of …
Read More »IN PICTURES: Halo 4 launch
Master Chief returned to London last night for the launch of the hotly anticipated Halo 4. Microsoft splashed its biggest outdoor budget ever on the marketing campaign, as well as a huge stunt and launch party in the heart of London. Celebrity guests such as Jonathan Ross, JLS, Dizzee Rascal …
Read More »Tomorrow’s Halo 4 launch to conquer the UK
It will impossible to escape the launch of Halo 4 this week as the Xbox team prepares its most ambitious campaign to date. Master Chief’s latest adventure – released tomorrow (November 6th) – will be supported by the biggest out of house budget Xbox UK has ever spent on a …
Read More »Halo 4 – where’s cheapest? (includes FREE deal)
The first UK High Street prices for Halo 4 have gone live in this morning’s national press. Retailer GAME will sell the game for 99p when customers trade-in any two games from its ongoing trade-in list. Supermarket Sainsbury’s, meanwhile is offering Halo 4 for just 32.99 when purchased with 2100 …
Read More »Microsoft developing its own smartphone report
Microsoft may be developing its own smartphone model free from its current partnerships with cellular providers. Wall Street Journal sources claiming to be Microsoft parts suppliers state that the firm is working with Chinese and Korean component manufacturers to finalize the new hardware’s design. The sources add that Microsoft is …
Read More »Reduced price for indies in first Xbox Gem deal
Gem’s bid to push Xbox 360 at indie retail kicks off this week, with a special offer on Kinect. Independent stores that order a Kinect (with Kinect Adventures) from Gem can choose five extra titles at a reduced price. The cheaper stock includes: Kinect Star Wars, Kinect Rush: A Disney …
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