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Microsoft's SmartGlass For Android Reviewed

Posted by samzenpus on Sunday October 28, 2012 @08:56AM from the check-it-out dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft has released their much anticipated SmartGlass application for Android, allowing the Linux-based mobile OS to act as an input device for their Xbox 360 game console. While the app has its share of annoying problems, it does offer a glimpse into a possible future where consumer electronics are no longer crippled by the artificial barriers of manufacturer or operating system."

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Looks like they want it to have a future by viperidaenz · 2012-10-28 09:05 · Score: 2, Funny

Releasing it to Android before Windows Phone
1. Re:Looks like they want it to have a future by mjwx · 2012-10-28 13:20 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Except they released it two days earlier for Windows Phone and it runs great. But.. whatever.
  Yes indeed, both Windows Phone users have reported this.
  
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  Calling someone a "hater" only means you can not rationally rebut their argument.
Re:Is this Microsoft's response to by EnsilZah · 2012-10-28 09:36 · Score: 4, Funny

Well, they Wii U hasn't been released yet so a pre-sponse?
Re:Not bluetooth by vux984 · 2012-10-28 10:13 · Score: 4, Funny

I first assumed this app would connect directly to my XBox via Bluetooth
That'd be pretty slick given your xbox doesn't have any bluetooth support.