Xbox And PC Games Coming Soon On iOS And Android

There’s a good news for game geeks who missed PC  and  Xbox games on their iOS and Android devices, as  Microsoft will soon offer them on the two popular mobile platforms. The company is to tie up with Japanese Smartphone game maker Klab for the purpose, reports Nikkei via Reuters.

Klab, through a licensing deal with Microsoft, is said to be working on the project to transcribe Xbox and Windows based games to work on mobile platforms Android and iOS. One of the first games to get a transformation is “Age of the Empires,” and it will be made available as a free-to-play game worldwide on Smartphones by the end of fiscal year 2013 and soon other titles to follow the route.

While quite a few android games and apps like Temple Run 2 and WhatsApp have already made it to Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform, many of the Xbox and PC games remain elusive on iOS and Android. So the Microsoft’s decision to take their games to the other Smartphone devices offers a chance for large number of users to enjoy the games.      

"Today, KLab announced a licensing agreement with Microsoft Corp. to develop a mobile version of Microsoft Studio's 'Age of Empires' franchise, which will be initially developed in English for iOS and Android and launched globally, with plans to release the game in other languages and on Windows Phone in the future," a Microsoft spokesperson said to CNET. "Some reports included incorrect information about additional Xbox Live-based games on iOS and Android but there are no further announcements beyond 'Age of Empires' at this time," he added.

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Huawei Launches The Multi-Talented Mediapad 7 Vogue

Huawei, a global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, launched the Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue, the latest in Huawei’s range of products that make great technology accessible. With a 7-inch display, aluminum unibody and quad-core processor, the MediaPad 7 Vogue provides the perfect mix of functions from a tablet, smartphone and entertainment center in one stylish and portable device.

"Building on the popularity of the HuaweiMediaPad series, we’ve created a new tablet that caters to fashionistas, technology seekers, entertainment junkies, and people who simply expect more from their technology," said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business Group. "We’re delighted to introduce the MediaPad 7 Vogue, our call-enabled tablet with world-class entertainment capabilities and long-lasting battery power. The MediaPad 7 Vogue is a perfect example of Huawei’s dedication to making extraordinary experiences possible."

The Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue boasts a built-in receiver for direct calling capabilities that remove the need for headphones. It features a powerful quad-core 1.2GHz processor CPU and 16-core GPU, fluid 3D gaming and 1080p full HD video playback. The 3G module supports DC-HSPA+, and downlink speed can reach up to 42Mbps, and the Wi-Fi connection supports 802.11b/g/n for fast streaming of movies or videos. MediaPad 7 Vogue also features a 4100mAh Li-Polymer battery and Huawei’s proprietary power-saving technology, enabling playback of four HD movies or more than 20 hours of continuous calling on one charge. The MediaPad 7 Vogue’s antenna performance is top-class, exceeding most operator standards in the US and Europe.

With its strong and sleek aluminum metal unibody design, the MediaPad 7 Vogue is ultra light and compact at just 9.5mm thin and weighing only 335g. Its 7-inch capacitive 1024 x 600 (IPS) multi-touchscreen with full view-angle and vivid display, offers a dazzling visual experience to bring your photos and videos to life.

Running on Android 4.1, the MediaPad 7 Vogue is pre-installed with email, word processing, Facebook, YouTube, and GPS navigation, and also features Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI 1.5 providing a more user-friendly and personalized experience.

Offering seamless connectivity, the MediaPad 7 Vogue’s Micro USB port is compatible with a full-range of accessories including an external keyboard, mouse and USB flash disk, while the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Airsharing functionalities allow for swift content sharing wherever you are.

The MediaPad 7 Vogue comes in black and white and will be available in China this month, with other markets to follow.

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Samsung Galaxy Core Is Up For Pre-Orders At 15,350

The much awaited budget Smartphone by Samsung, Galaxy Core, is up for pre-orders at 15,350 on company’s India website and it is to start shipping from July 1, reports NDTV Gadget.

Announced in May, the Galaxy Core found a spot on company’s website last week without price tag or shipping date, but now it’s all revealed.

The white body Galaxy Core has been listed online already, and the blue color device is listed as forthcoming. The third-party websites like Infibeam and Flipkart has listed the device for  15,199 and  15,200.

Galaxy Core sports a 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors at 480x800 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS and has Samsung's TouchWiz.

It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera, with auto-focus feature and led flash, and has a VGA front facing camera. The device comes with 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through a microSD card to up to 64 GB. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS. The phone comes with an 1800mAh battery that offers 9 hours of 3G talk time.

Core supports dual SIMs simultaneously, i,e. you can get a call or message on first SIM when you are talking on second. And like Samsung’s flagship S4, the device comes with Radio functionality.

Core also sports some smart functions like it can track if the user is looking at the phone or not and accordance to it the screen gets bright or dim to save the battery. It also comes with advanced facial recognition, Smart Alert that alerts the user to missed calls and messages when the device is picked up, Motion UI that activates common functions such as refresh or mute with simple motion commands and S Voice, Samsung's own voice assistant. 

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