The Live Tiles and Apps pinned on the Start screen animate and update as notifications come in so you see which apps are calling for your attention.
Some have found that it is easier to update a screen credit than to change other information, such as one's age.
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The Wii U controller contains the same motion tracking hardware as a Nintendo Wiimote, which means the system can track its relative position at all times, and update the controller screen depending on its orientation.
The larger screen will send devs scrambling to update their apps to make use of the extra real estate.
The update will be available via the Software Update section within that screen.
Adjustable Live Tiles update direct to the Start Screen.
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Google gives data for the share of the devices connecting to Google Play that have large screens, but this is global, may not be a good sample and is contaminated by poor reporting (for example, at least one Samsung device changed the screen size it reported after a software update).
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Firmware update procedure shows up on TV screen (also shown below on steps 3 to 6).
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This update fixes a number of lock screen bypass vulnerabilities that have plagued the platform since iOS 6 was released.
Supposedly, Now will be accessible in an upcoming iOS app update simply by swiping up from the main screen.
Screen saver may revert to using the default images after installing update.
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The companion app experience will soon be extended to accompany Sky Sports' Champions League football coverage, with a further update to follow which will introduce a new second screen experience for golf fans ahead of the Ryder Cup in September.
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Update : It's a 1, 280 x 720 screen at 294 dpi, for the record.
While there are already vague Android update plans for Verizon-connected Samsung devices, a leaked screen from somewhere within the Big Red bunker has offered up some more details.
The update builds on the success of the Formula One and Masters second screen experiences which add more depth to a viewer's enjoyment of our linear channels.
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The update adds various user-friendly features such as the "What's New" screen, where users can quickly browse the new items available in PlayStation Store as well as their recently played games directly on the XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar), with short cuts to each piece of content.
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Then summer came and went without a promised update that would include a simpler interface and a marketplace for Android apps made for the small screen.
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With this new update now available for downloading, fans will have an exciting new UI experience, including an updated listening screen as well as larger album artwork.
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For more traditional viewers, the update also brings a standard TV guide users can pull up by selecting "TV" on the home screen, the ability to schedule and manage DVR recordings from antenna on the box itself (previously only possible via webpage for the still-in-beta feature), notifications for upcoming recordings and even 3D support in the Vudu app.
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