Following the release of its highly criticized Xbox LIVE companion software, Microsoft is back with another round of updates for its console-handheld enhancer app, SmartGlass. Whether this fixes issues with OS software on a number of smartphones and expands SmartGlass capability to include previously incompatible Xbox games is currently unknown, but reception of these updates has been positive--if not somewhat apprehensive. Check some of the features out below:

Expanded Device Support:

Microsoft is broadening the scope of compatible SmartGlass devices to support 7- and 10-inch tablets running Android 4.x, and has updated it to run portrait mode on these and other machines. 

Access Web Browser In-App:

Users are now able to access their OS web browsers from within the SmartGlass application.

More Messaging Capability:

Xbox LIVE subscribers can now send and receive messages from their Xbox LIVE friends through SmartGlass.

No “Sleep”:

SmartGlass has been updated so that your companion device no longer falls asleep while the app is running.

New Design:

SmartGlass boasts a new, streamlined design that offers a simplified activity launch screen, removes unnecessary text, and offers in-depth descriptions on the controller screen; all so that you may have an easier, more enjoyable experience using SmartGlass.

(These updates are available now and were included in the full SmartGlass application update which occurred on 4/12/13)

Source:

Major Nelson's Blog