In Other News: 30/05/2013.

• Infinity Ward have confirmed that they are going to leave the Modern Warfare series behind them and they want to create a new universe around CoD Ghosts!
  Via GamesIndustry.

• Shazam has come to Windows Phone 8 and there's some sweet features in this version too! The app gives you access to Xbox Music and free unlimited tagging!
  Via Engadget.

• The UnwiredView are reporting that Apple may be working on an feature very similar to Samsung's Smart Stay feature which keeps the screen on if the camera detects that you're looking at the screen!

• TalkTalk mobile have started offering the Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite along with various smartphone contracts as of today! The cheapest deal nets you a phone and the tablet for £15 a month over 24 months, but you can check out full details here!
  Via PocketLint.

• Microsoft have released an update to their Windows Phone sync app for computers. The update brings with it expanded podcast support, simplified update notifications, flexible library selection for syncing files and tonnes of bug fixes. If you're interested then you can get it here!
  Via Slashgear.

• According to PhoneArena there are currently more sales of the Blackberry Q10 in France compared to any other smartphone! Head over to their site to see more explanations.

• It's official Sony are finally rolling out that Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to French Sony Xperia S'! We also spotted the tweet below from SonyMobileNews which suggests that there's more than just the Xperia S getting the update!
  Via XperiaBlog.

So, on *the* topic - can confirm the JB 4.1 rollout for Xperia S, SL & acro S is starting today (ion to follow).
— Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) May 30, 2013

• LG and Google's Nexus 4 is now available via the Play Store in South Korea!
  Via AndroidPolice.

And finally if you want to get your new GMail tabbed inbox online head to the settings option and hit the 'configure inbox' button! This will update your layout! MoDaCo's Paul O'Brien was the man behind this tip, but we can't seem to find where he said it! If we do we'll update the post!

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Call of Duty Ghosts: The new details from the Xbox One reveal!

   Some of you folks out there might have noticed that the new Xbox was revealed today and naturally that was a good time for some more Call of Duty Ghosts features to arrive! The guys showed off some new footage of the game, but they also told us what's new and how they've done things differently!

   First and foremost Microsoft confirmed that Call Of Duty's downloadable content will come to Xbox first just as the new DLC does at the moment, so there's nothing new there. But, Infinity Ward said they wanted to embrace new creative experiences and they didn't just want to make Modern Warfare 4. That's why the game will have a totally new cast, a new engine and the whole idea is that the game is 'totally revolutionary'.

   That might be slight hyperbole, but the story and cast should be a bit more engaging this time around because Infinity Ward have enlisted the help of Stephen Gaghan, who's an Academy award winner already. There's also going to be a new non-human member of your squad and that's a dog who will assist you on your missions as he sniffs out bombs and is generally a good helper on the way through the missions!

   As part of this 'next gen.' promise there will be new weapons which we haven't seen before, a new mantle system which will let you carry your momentum over hurdles, a new lean out feature, a new slide feature and the computer animated critters will react to your presence. That means things like fish for example will swim away from you and birds will take to the sky when you get near!

   Obviously, one of the most important things of a new CoD for most people is that multiplayer and as part of that Infinity Ward will bring new dynamic maps which will react to your weapon damage and there will be things which you can interact with. Just for good measure there will be new character customisation, so you can make your dude look exactly how you want instead of being assigned a default person!

   What do you think? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to check out the video which shows it all off below!

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Call of Duty Ghosts trailer released!

   Call of Duty is one of the biggest and most lucrative gaming franchises in the world. For whatever reason all of us gamers just enjoy running around killing each other through our console of choice! It seems as thought it's that time of year again folks; people start getting bored of the last Call of Duty and we're now looking forward to the next one!

   It's a good job then that Activision have released the first teaser for the new game which confirms the new title! The next game will be called Call of Duty Ghosts and will, as expected, be made by Infinity Ward, the guys behind the Modern Warfare series!

   As it stands we have very little information on the game, the only thing is the teaser below which was released today! The video confirms that we will hear more on May the 21st when Microsoft give us some details on the new Xbox too!

   In the meantime check out the video below and then let us know in the comments if you're looking forward to the new game? Don't forget to let us know if you want a MOAB or Nuke killstreak back and what you think is missing, if anything, from Black Ops 2!
Via MajorNelson.

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