[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with new playback controls

Xbox Video for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.6.370.0 for Windows Phone 8.1 and version 1.6.370.0 for Windows Phone 8 devices. The latest release brings new playback controls, along with polish fixes and general improvements.Xbox Video allows users to enjoy latest movies and TV shows on Windows Phone 8.1 and makes it easy to watch what you love wherever you are.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

Xbox Video updated for Windows and Windows Phone

Microsoft has released updated versions of Xbox Video for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. The Windows 8.1 version of Xbox Video brings more details about an episode, a fix for aspect ratio problems and more, while the Windows Phone version brings minor fixes and improvements.

You can download the updates directly on your device through its respective app store or by using the link which follows:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with faster startup and playback

Microsoft has released an updated version of Xbox Video for Windows Phone which brings faster playback, improved startup time and refined search results. Windows Phone 8.0 users will receive version 1.6.205.0 while Windows Phone 8.1 users will received the 2.6.205.0 software version.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with bug fixes

Microsoft has released an updated Xbox Video for Windows Phone for Windows Phone 8 (1.6.115.0) and Windows Phone 8.1 (2.6.115.0) devices bringing a couple of bug fixes and improvements to the app.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or through the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated

Xbox Video for Windows Phone has received a minor update which brings version 1.5.3989.0 to Windows Phone 8 and version 2.5.3989.0 to Windows Phone 8.1. The update doesnt brings any new features, but it does bring some bug fixes and performance improvements.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or through the following link:

[Android app] Google Play Movies & TV updated (3.2.25) with Wishlist feature

Google Play Music & TV for Android has been updated to version 3.2.25 which brings a new Wish List feature to the app. The 'Wishlist' can be accessed on the "Watch Now" screen or through the slide-out navigation bar on your app.

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with fixes and improvements

Microsoft has released Xbox Video for Windows Phone version 2.5.3929.0, alongside the updated versions of Xbox Music and OneDrive. The new update brings several fixes and improvements to Microsoft's cloud storage app for Windows Phone.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store. You can also download the latest version and find out whats new after the break

Amazon FireTV officially announced - A $99 streaming and gaming device

Alongside Microsoft's huge BUILD 2014 conference, Amazon decided to schedule an event of its own centred around its video business. During the event Amazon unveiled FireTV, a $99 streaming device which is going up against the likes of Roku and Apple.

Google Play celebrates second birthday with app, music and movie deals

Google is celebrating its second birthday by offering discounts and other other limited time deals on select apps, magazines and more. There are no free premium apps, instead there some in-app purchase promos and discounts on movies, music and select apps.

BlackBerry announces 25 Days of Gifts giveaway

BlackBerry has just announced their 25 Days of Gifts promotion. Starting this Sunday, December 1st, those who own a BlackBerry 10 device  can visit BlackBerry World and receive a premium download for free. The deals will include apps, movies and games, but each day's offering is on the house for 24 hours only, which means that you need to check in daily to catch each day's free offering.

BlackBerry Black Friday Sales on select apps, games, and movies

BlackBerry has kicked off  their biggest Black Friday sale for select apps, games, music, and movies in BlackBerry World. For a limited time, users can download some of their favorite and best-selling titles for as low as $0.99 (limited times and quantities available) without requiring a redemption code.

Google Chromecast announced, allows streaming content to your TV from any device

Today was a day full of announcements from Google, which included a new Google Nexus 7 and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. But one of the most interesting announcements came in the small form of the Google Chromecast.

The Chromecast is a tiny dongle which you can attach to your TV HDMI port and allows you to control your TV from a range of Android, iOS devices or a Windows or Mac computer which is running Google Chrome.

Google Play web store updated with new design

A few months ago the Google Play Store app for Android was updated with a new user interface. Now the web based version of the store has also received a similar visual update with card based interface which is spreading across the Android ecosystem.

[Windows Phone app] moviefone

The moviefone for Windows Phone app by AOL is now available for Windows Phone 8 users and allows you to find movies, start times, theaters and more based on your current location.

You can download the app directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the link which follows:

Google Play celebrates first birthday with week long sale

Its been a year since Google re-branded their Android Market and officially launched their Google Play Store. The Play Store has gone on to become the one stop shop for all digital content for your Android device. In celebration of the Play Store’s first birthday, Google is offering various gifts to all Android users starting today.

The celebration will continue all week long and Google has kicked things off by offering gift cards, exclusive in-app content, limited-time deals and huge discounts on apps.

[Windows Phone app] Flixter

Flixter for Windows Phone is a movie app which lets you  watch movie trailers, find showtimes, and get critic reviews. You get reviews from Flixter and Rotten Tomatoes directly on the app making it easy to select the best movies to check out.

You can download the app directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows app] Hulu Plus for Windows 8 and Windows RT

Hulu has released the Hulu Plus app for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Hulu Plus offers unlimited instant streaming of current hit shows and acclaimed movies. You will be required to pay a monthly subscription of $7.99 in order to use the application.

You can download the Hulu Plus app for free on Windows 8 or Windows RT through the Windows Store or by using the following link:

Netflix shares rise following rumor of Microsoft takeover

Netflix share prices rose by over 13% on Friday following a rumor which suggested that Microsoft was about to make a bid for the streaming video service. The rumor first started when Netflix CEO Reed Hastings decided to step down from Microsoft’s Board of Directors, which led us to believe he made this decision to avoid a conflict of interest.

[Deals] Google Play Store sale on books, magazines and movies

Following their announcement of 25 billion downloads on the Google Play Store. First to go on sale was apps and music and now the celebration has been extended to movies, books and magazines.

Check out the discounted content below:

Google Play gift cards are coming soon

Recently surfaced evidence suggests that Google will have Google Play gift cards made available soon, which will allow users to purchase apps, music and videos from the Google Play Store.

These cards will be available in $10, $25 and $50 denominations and sold through retailers like Target and Radio Shack and probably through the Google Play Store.

Google has still to officially confirm this information, but all information points towards the Google Play gift cards, being made available sooner, rather than later.