Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscreen!

[ukaskew]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

Already posted this in the Horizon thread, but it's a pretty cool feature and will no doubt have some very interesting uses in future...

Forza Horizon Smartglass by chforza, on Flickr

 

[paddymph]

Just tried it. Works brilliantly. Very handy. I didn't try powering the Xbox on though, can it do that?

 

[The Fatty]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

only for ipad? No android version yet?

 

[paddymph]

I-devices. I used my phone.

 

[geordieracer]

only for ipad? No android version yet?

Have it on my android. Have you even checked the play store?

 

[The Fatty]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

Have it on my android. Have you even checked the play store?

No. I am being lazy. 13 hours of halo with no sleep last night has made me lazy lol

Thanks for the info

 

[N0ddie]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

Not bad. Will be handy to have the map open at the same time as driving.

 

[geordieracer]

No. I am being lazy. 13 hours of halo with no sleep last night has made me lazy lol

Thanks for the info

No worries, mostly just used it as a remote so far, not sure what games it works with, or how to find out.

 

[Sam]

No worries, mostly just used it as a remote so far, not sure what games it works with, or how to find out.

Its only a very small few. I've got a list ill post.

I know Just Dance 3 is on there. That's about it.

 

[geordieracer]

Oh great, no hang on don't have that.

I know Forza Horizon does, and think Halo 4 does, hopefully a lot of new games may start to

 

[Rhino172]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

to be fair it's actually kinda cool and can see where microsoft are going with trying to make it more of a media hub than just a games console.

Was browsing the net through the xbox on the tv last night using the ipad as the "mouse" and keyboard. Worked a treat, missus came home, one click of a button and then safari opens on the ipad and loads up the web page I had open on the xbox to carry on browsing so she could use the tv.

 

[Brand86]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

If it is usable media stuff then I am interested.

I like being able to stream music from my PC - but currently this feature doesn't work well and always crashes.

Like the idea of being able to download films - although have Sky so kind of obsolete.

Like having an internet browser - pretty cool on 50" plasma (p**n ahoy!)

Also good being able to use a phone or tablet as an interface - although not tried this feature out yet.

Ultimately as long as it doesn't cost too much and they keep the priority on games I am happy. Let's face it - packaging various medias into fewer devices is a good thing - one day when I have one device to make calls, play games, watch TV, listen to music, send emails, write documents, take photos, control my oven etc I will be happy - currently have to have so many machines doing slightly different jobs.

 

[Brand86]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

What's the name of the app I need to download for this by the way - so many unofficial ones!

 

[ukaskew]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

What's the name of the app I need to download for this by the way - so many unofficial ones!

Not sure if this will work, but https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/xbox-smartglass/id480914036?mt=8

 

[Chapppers11]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

to be fair it's actually kinda cool and can see where microsoft are going with trying to make it more of a media hub than just a games console.

Was browsing the net through the xbox on the tv last night using the ipad as the "mouse" and keyboard. Worked a treat, missus came home, one click of a button and then safari opens on the ipad and loads up the web page I had open on the xbox to carry on browsing so she could use the tv.

You've sold it to me!

The iPad Mini will be perfect for it, can't wait!

 

[The Fatty]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

Well its not available for any of my android devices. Guess they have locked it down to devices with full HD screens only?

 

[Martin_172]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

Wonder when the Symbian app will be out? LOL!!!!!

 

[Snakey]

Already posted this in the Horizon thread, but it's a pretty cool feature and will no doubt have some very interesting uses in future...

Forza Horizon Smartglass by chforza, on Flickr

It would be really cool if you could use it as a full screen rear view mirror!

 

[Mark-F]

Re: Xbox 360 update rolling out today - brings internt explorer to Xbox and smartscre

ive just got on this now, its flippin amazing. lay in bed, seeing what it can do ive watched a film on netflix with all the controls on my ipad, and now got the browser open and typed this. im one lazy mofo haha