Microsoft's SmartGlass For Android Reviewed

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."

Looks like they want it to have a future

[viperidaenz]

Releasing it to Android before Windows Phone

Re:Looks like they want it to have a future

[InspectorGadget1964]

It is quite possible that in order to release it to the Windoze phone, they would have to write sixty million lines of code instead of ajust a few hunderd. Also, the app would take two hours to load and upon startying would crash the phone

Re:Is this Microsoft's response to

[EnsilZah]

Well, they Wii U hasn't been released yet so a pre-sponse?

Re:Not bluetooth

[vux984]

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.

Re:Looks like they want it to have a future

[mjwx]

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.