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Xbox One SmartGlass: What’s New and What’s Different

Xbox SmartGlass turns your smartphone, tablet or laptop into the perfect companion to your Xbox for unique second screen experiences. There are great SmartGlass companions for Xbox 360 today and we’re hearing that you want to know more about the next generation of SmartGlass and Xbox One.

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Prcko3884d ago

-Launches on Windows 8, Windows Phone 8, iOS, Android
-Can begin background matchmaking for a game through SmartGlass
-able to connect up to 16 SmartGlass devices concurrently
-talks directly to your Xbox One over your Wi-Fi or LAN network
-can offer contextual assistance to players through a "help" button
-send/receive messages, check achievements, view friends
-pin games to your Xbox One dashboard
-access the Xbox Games Store
-access GameDVR clips that you and your friends create
-control set-top boxes and television (volume, channel, etc)
-navigate through One Guide
-currently have announced companion apps for Dead Rising 3 and Project Spark

Mystogan3884d ago

That is pure awesome right there.

stage883884d ago

Cool sounds a lot like the Playstation companion app.

thrust3884d ago

This made me laugh,thanks!

corvusmd3884d ago

Or original smartglass....but better than both

malokevi3884d ago

Awesome, way more useful that the current smartglass app. Loving the ability to start matchmaking, and manage the dashboard.

thrust3884d ago

The current one on iPad is still good.

malokevi3884d ago

I use it on my surface, and I love it. But I can see they are really pushing it, which is awesome.

I usually have it open while I'm playing, or use it to flick through netflix when I dont feel like hanging on to my controller and I'm on my Surface. Very useful!

walkincarpet3884d ago

looks like a bunch of features that will add to already wealthy next gen capabilities that X1 brings to the table. I'm not personally interested in dropping the best controller in the world to pick up my Sony tablet during a game. But if the devs can stick to utilizing it as a companion option then it may function as Nintendo envisioned Wiimu. Rock on.

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HexxedAvenger3884d ago

Hmm I think this is pretty interesting. Can't wait to see it in action!

Axonometri3884d ago

Actually sounds good. Now if they would just let us have true web browsing capabilities with flash and html5... Outside of gold live.

thrust3884d ago

I would love to be able to stream the game to my iPad using smartglass so if my wife wants to watch tv i can just start up smartglass.

what are the chances of that happening?

thrust3884d ago

Hahaha why disagree i do think it will happen.

stage883884d ago

Game as in live football = Yes
Game as in video game = No

Just buy a PS4 and Vita instead if you want that feature so much. It would be much better than messy touchscreen controls.

thrust3884d ago

I still mean use my xbox one controller! I.e the ipad will be my tv.

I have had 2 vitas, and your right about the messy touchscreen.

2nd vita I got was hoping for phantasy star online to be released in uk.

Axonometri3884d ago

I am pretty sure they can do this if they build a streaming service into what they already have. It would be a good idea and be competitive.

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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--3331d ago (Edited 3331d 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;£

ScorpiusX3331d ago

Very cool , W10 is going to be a blast.

mhunterjr3331d 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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Macdaddy713331d 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....

ThatOneRiggaNob3330d 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.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3330d 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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GameingmyLife3516d ago

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

donthate3516d 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 jin3516d 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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BABYLEG3533d 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

JohnJ3533d 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.

Bonkerz3533d 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.

4Sh0w3533d 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.

Assault93533d ago

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

timlot3533d ago (Edited 3533d 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.

PsylentKiller3533d 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.

tgunzz3533d 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.

AutoCad3533d ago

Xbox All in one Entertainment.

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

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