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Xbox 360's Comcast Xfinity TV app in beta testing, won't count against data caps when it launches Mar 23rd 2012, 21:33 We're still waiting for the Comcast Xfinity TV app to appear on our Xbox 360 dashboards, but word is its beta tests have expanded to cover more Microsoft and Comcast employees, and it could launch as soon as the next week or so. In case you're wonder exactly what its capabilities will be when it will arrives, a post over at AVSForum points out a support page that's already live and details both the requirements for service and content available. Customers that have Xbox Live Gold and both internet and video services from Comcast will be able to log into the app with their ID and view video on-demand (no live TV) including free videos, national broadcasters and premium channels. That includes access to HBO Go (which will already have an app) and additional content from Max Go, as well as other premium stations -- basically the same lineup currently available on the Xfinity website. Also notable is confirmation that the cross-provider content search Microsoft is so proud of will apply here, and that any video viewed through the app won't count against those 250GB data caps Comcast has in place. Hit the link below for all the answers currently available, we'll wait until its actually launched to try out the promised Kinect voice and gesture control features. [Thanks, Tyler] Xbox 360's Comcast Xfinity TV app in beta testing, won't count against data caps when it launches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink AVS Forum  |  Comcast  | Email this | Comments Rdio inks deal to license UK music, but doesn't offer up a visit date Mar 23rd 2012, 21:01 One of those other music subscription services has inched towards British shores, announcing a licensing deal with PRS for Music, a not-for-profit organization representing around 85,000 songwriters and music publishers. The San Francisco-made music service has already launched across Europe, the US and Brazil, but still remains out of reach for Brits. While it's far from a confirmation of intent, the service might have plans to jump across to the land of royalty, Rich Tea biscuits and RPattz pretty soon. Rdio inks deal to license UK music, but doesn't offer up a visit date originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink The Next Web  |  PRS for Music  | Email this | Comments Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers app, lets your Retina watch high-res teasers Mar 23rd 2012, 20:25 Following in the steps of apps like Kindle, Evernote, Vimeo and most recently Netflix, Apple's Movie Trailers app has been on the receiving end of a Retina-friendly refresh. Version 1.1 doesn't reveal any other changes besides the 2048 x 1536 compatibility, which should be more than enough reasons to make you a happy camper. Now you'll be able to drool over The Avengers teaser over and over in 1080p -- a well-deserved retreat after flicking through your stack of CMX-HD books. The resolutionary app is up for grabs now, and you can get it straight from your shiny new iPad or via the source link below. Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers app, lets your Retina watch high-res teasers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink The Verge  |  iTunes (App Store)  | Email this | Comments Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast at 5PM ET, with special guest Sascha Segan! Mar 23rd 2012, 20:01 We enjoy having special guests on the podcast from time to time, because it's nice to get a unique perspective on some of the latest happenings in the world of mobile. And we think you'll be happy with this week's honored selection, PCMag.com's very own Sascha Segan. So join us as we welcome him onto the show and discuss the hot topics (Heatgate?) -- and maybe a few cold ones (Ice Cream Sandwich?) -- and all the lukewarm stuff in the middle. Who knows, it could get pretty crazy. Join us at 5PM ET! March 23, 2012 5:00 PM EDT Continue reading Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast at 5PM ET, with special guest Sascha Segan! Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast at 5PM ET, with special guest Sascha Segan! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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