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New SkyDrive app for xbox 360

Today, Microsoft announces a new SkyDrive app for Xbox 360 allowing users to access their content in a few clicks whether using the web, PC, phone, or now, even a TV. The app will be going live later today and users can expect to see it on their Xbox very soon.

The entirely new SkyDrive experience for Xbox 360 spotlights your photos and videos. The app connects the cloud to a user’s Xbox and TV: every photo, video, movie, and other file that’s in SkyDrive from Windows or the web will be available on the user’s Xbox-connected TV. Windows Phone is also now connected to Xbox and every photo can be available on their TV automatically.

Starting today, we’re bringing even more value to SkyDrive and Xbox customers with a new SkyDrive app for Xbox 360. This means your favorite content is now only one click away, whether you are using the web, your PC, your phone, or now, even your big screen TV.

Dan Somrack, one of our newest Program Managers, authored this post. Dan just joined us from Cornell University earlier this year and he drove the final release details of this project.

The app will be going live later today. You can expect to see it on your Xbox after 10AM PST.

– Mike Torres, Group Program Manager, SkyDrive apps

More info can be found on the Windows Blog.

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Acer Z110 Duo – Dual SIM only £89.99 at Expansys

If you are after a dual SIM Android device or maybe looking for a Christmas present that won’t break the bank you may want to consider the Acer Z110 Duo.

While it isn’t cutting edge it does offer great value for money and there aren’t many dual SIM devices out there for Android lovers.

The easy-to-use Liquid Z Series maximizes smartphone fun and affordability. Enjoy your pictures in stunning high resolution on the large display. Music-savvy features jazz up your go-anywhere tunes. Text and game easily, and store what you want. Advanced camera features accentuate great moments with friends and family.

The 3.5" display is awesome to behold and the 1 GHz CPU accelerates web browsing and gameplay. Messaging is clear, photography lustrous. Sized for breezy viewing and typing, this easygoing smartphone fits perfectly in your hand. You can even write single-handed texts or emails with Swype.

Order the Acer Z110 Duo in either black or white here.

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Mobile Fun to expand to 12 additional countries

We have reviewed one or two accessories from MobileFun.co.uk in the last few years and it is great to see them expanding. The company have said that they intend to start selling in a further 12 countries by the end of this financial year. They have already this year started trading in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Ireland and Switzerland, so in so called recession it’s great that the mobile accessory specialist is doing so well.

Mobile Fun group e-commerce Manager Alex Ashman said: “Following the success of new European websites over the past year, we analysed ecommerce and mobile device penetration to select the new territories.

“The global market is a major growth driver for Mobile Fun, with international sales accounting for over 30 per cent of our total orders. Although our expansion is a bold move for us, we are confident that our new websites will reinforce the fast growth we have enjoyed internationally so far.”

Source:mobilenewscwp

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Twitter photo filters for iOS and Android

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How to use BBM Voice

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BBM 7 now available to download – complete with Voice Chat

BBM7 came out of beta today and although it brings a few new things to the BlackBerry table, such as some new emoticons it is BBM Voice Chat that is the real big feature.

Voice Chat works over WiFi and allows you to talk to your BBM buddies wherever they are in the world at no charge. I’ve been using it for some weeks now and it works like a dream.

Whist on a voice chat you are still free to do other tasks on your BlackBerry due to multitasking. Where it comes in handy though is you can seamlessly send text and picture messages to the contact while still on the voice call.

It isn’t quite Skype but it the next best thing if you ask me. Another fine feature from RIM keeping us BlackBerry addicts happy.

You can check out a demo video blow:

BlackBerry 10 Hub: Notifications, Texts, Emails and More

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Nokia Lumia 920 now in stock at Expansys SIM free

If you have been waiting to pick up the Nokia Lumia 920 SIM free you can do so today from Expansys. The new Windows Phone 8 device will set you back a hefty £554.99 and they have the device in both black and and white.

Stock will be limited so you had better get in quick.

Order the Black Lumia 920 here.

Order the White Lumia 920 here.

We should have our full review of the device up in the next week or so but if you missed our unboxing you can catch up here. 

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