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Xbox One home screen customization confirmed for next update

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Xbox One home screen customization confirmed for next update Xbox One users will have way more customization options soon

Microsoft is absolutely killing it with Xbox One updates, and the next one to roll out is no exception.

The company promised when the new Xbox launched that it would frequently update it with new features, and the latest much-requested addition is the ability to assign background colors and images for each profile on your console.

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Game Studios Phil Spencer signaled in early October, that this feature was coming, but he didn't say how soon.

Now Xbox Live Director of Programming Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has confirmed on Xbox Wire that users will be able to choose a custom background color or assign any high-res achievement photo - accessed by unlocking achievements in games - as their home screen image.

A later update will also let users set any image at all as their background, using the Xbox One's media player app.

There are also major changes to users' profiles, including the return of the "bio" section and the ability to pin certain screenshots, clips, achievements, and other materials to your profile as a sort of Xbox résumé.

The new live TV OneGuide also has trending lists and popular movie lists for users unsure what to watch, and there's a new "What's On" section of the dashboard that serves much the same purpose.

Finally the console's Internet Explorer app, SmartGlass, and the Xbox One store have all been improved as well.

Check out the video below to see some of these additions in action. The new update is rolling out to preview users now, and will arrive for more users in November.

StreamCo confirmed to be Nine Entertainment, Fairfax joint venture

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

StreamCo confirmed to be Nine Entertainment, Fairfax joint venture New streaming services could mean better and affordabe content availability

The Nine Entertainment Company and Fairfax have confirmed that StreamCo, a new subscription video on demand service, is a joint venture with the two companies are investing $50 million each over a multi-year period.

StreamCo is expected to launch in the 2015 financial year and will include a catalogue of TV series, documentaries and movies, with both local and international content.

According to the joint statement, a "number of cornerstone" content deals have already been made and the technical infrastructure of StreamCo is in its final stages.

While no pricing details have been mentioned, the monthly fixed-fee subscription service is expected to cost about $10, bringing it in line with prospective competitors Quickflix and Foxtel's Presto, though Presto only offers films.

"Nine's deep background in the television industry in Australia and understanding of Australia's viewing preferences will be complemented by Fairfax's experience and strength in subscription services and digital products," the companies said in the statement.

Among other local services expected to come to Australia, US-based streaming service Netflix is also looking to launch in Australia in 2015, though it should be noted that many Aussies already access the US version of the service for less than $15 a month through the grey waters of VPN usage.

StreamCo will be made available on TVs, mobile devices and PC.

 

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