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Microsoft planning Xbox dashboard UI and tile changes in preparation for next-gen console
Author: Brittany Turner
Microsoft is preparing to update its Xbox 360 with another dashboard update. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s Xbox plans have revealed to The Verge that the dashboard update will enter into a public beta in late June or early July, with changes and updates in preparation for the next-generation Xbox. We’re told that the user interface will be refreshed alongside smaller Live Tiles, similar to what Microsoft is preparing for Windows 8.1. Microsoft is also said to be tweaking the look of the Xbox dashboard, with the possibility of darker or lighter themes.
We understand Microsoft is aiming to ensure Xbox 360 users can transition over to the next-generation console and interact with existing Xbox 360 users using messaging, beacons, and…
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No Comments »Tumblr comes to Windows Phone with lock screen, live tile enhancements
Author: Laura Clark
Tumblr has just launched an app for Windows Phone 8, aiming to deliver an experience uniquely suited to Microsoft’s mobile OS. Like the company’s existing offerings on iOS and Android, you’ll be able to follow users, post to your own Tumblr in a variety of formats, and yes — there’s full GIF support baked in. Tumblr says GIFs will play as users scroll through the app, which does an admirable job of sticking to Microsoft’s design guidelines.
Windows Phone users can expect some exclusive functionality, too; you can opt to have Tumblr display the latest images in your feed on the WP8 lock screen or the app’s own live tile. Bringing Tumblr on board is the latest victory in Microsoft’s ongoing quest to bring its app catalog more in line…
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Twitter releases new app for Windows Phone with live tile support
Author: Brittany Turner
Twitter just released a redesigned app for Windows Phone versions 7 and above, which includes the four new navigation tabs (Home, Connect, Discover, and Me) also found on Twitter’s other mobile apps for Android and iOS. But the Windows Phone app contains the unique feature of being able to pin select Twitter accounts, searches and lists as “live tiles” to Windows Phone’s start screen, which will automatically update with new content as it becomes available. The news is welcome for Windows Phone users but there’s still no mention of when Microsoft’s other new operating system, Windows 8, will be getting its own official Twitter app. For now, you can grab the updated Twitter for Windows Phone from the Windows Phone Store.
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Microsoft adds live tile support to SkyDrive on Windows 8 and RT
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This is likely not the biggest modification SkyDrive will ever before see, however Microsoft’s still confident that Windows 8 and RT users of its cloud service are going to benefit from the most recent tweak. And why wouldn’t they, right? Earlier today, the Redmond-based business revealed it’s brought live tile support to the SkyDrive application on both Windows 8 and RT, with its major purpose being to reveal notifications as opposed to just serving for launching the app. Naturally, this implies people will now have the ability to see relevant messages within the live tile when they make specific account modifications, consisting of things like adding brand-new files and fast examines of lately uploaded pictures. According to Microsoft, the novel attribute will be readily available today, but it is rolling out slowly, so fret not if you’re not seeing it appear simply yet.
Filed under: Software, MicrosoftCommentsSource: Windows Blog
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Ask Engadget: best robot cleaner for stone tile floors?
Author: Brandon Zimmerman
We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Anthony, who needs some robotic help keeping his stone floors clean. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
“We have stone tile floors in the kitchen and two kids. What wet floor cleaning robot would help us keep the floor clean, navigate the kitchen and handle the uneven stone floor tiles and grooves?”
We love original and different questions like this, the more original and different the better, so let’s help this gentleman out. It’s the old story of the high-tech being flustered by the stone age, but what’s the solution? Is it the iRobot Scooba, with its squeegee apparatus tucked underneath, or something else? Why not share your considerable experiences in the comments below.
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Ask Engadget: best robot cleaner for stone tile floors? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Aug 2012 23:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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New York Times app for Windows Phone updated with new look, live tile support
Author: Matthew Wilson
The New York Times app on Windows Phone devices is getting a new look and some new features thanks to an update that’s set to go live later today. The new version of the app includes a redesigned look and improved performance, but readers can also enjoy added features like the ability to save articles to the cloud for reading on multiple devices. The new live tile integration, meanwhile, takes advantage of the platform by letting users pin news sections and blogs in order to get updated on the latest headlines. The app is still free to download, though of course you’ll need a subscription to access all of the content. The update doesn’t appear to be live in the Windows Phone Marketplace just yet, but the Times says that it will be…
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