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06 NEWS IN BRIEF We gather together the latest news and product releases that have been making the headlines this month

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08 MARKET STATUS UPDATE We take a look at the latest mobile trends that are set to unfold in 2016 and beyond

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09 RETAIL TRENDS We look at the most notable trends in the retail space at the moment

18 WHY MOBILE PAYMENT WILL SOON REPLACE YOUR WALLET With Apple Pay already launched and others on their way, the credit card’s days are numbered

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10 WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR THE EVER EXPANDING GAMES MARKET IN 2016/17?

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14 WILL 2016 REALLY BE THE YEAR OF VIRTUAL REALITY? With significant product releases on their way, VR looks set to be the next big thing

25 HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF EURO 2016 Celebrate this summer’s football festival with a guide to what your customers really want

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Welcome to the spring issue of The Future. With the dark days of winter now behind us, the Exertis team has been busy gathering together the best product news, buying guides, and practical tips that will brighten up the months ahead.

Virtual Reality is set to be one of the biggest breakthroughs in 2016, with a number of high profile

from Samsung and Google. We investigate the impact this could have on retail. Staying with smartphones we also explore the new modular devices emerging that could significantly expand their capabilities.

The summer sees the Euro 2016 football tournament arrive, and we’ve put together a guide of the best products your customers will need to make the most of the championships. There’s also a feature on how connected speaker systems are changing the way people listen to music; and with a new version of Windows due in the coming months we take a look at how Microsoft is blending the PC and Xbox One gaming experience. All this plus a detailed breakdown of all the areas that are set to make a difference to sales in the next eighteen months.

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product releases scheduled throughout the year. We take a look at what you need to know and why this could be a very big deal. Another hot topic is that of Mobile Payments. Apple Pay is already a regular feature across the UK and it could soon be joined by alternatives

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Exertis was recently heralded by the industry when it picked up three major honours at the PC Retail award ceremonies. These included the prestigious PCR Distributor of the Year, Peripheral Distributor of the Year, and Components Distributor of the Year, alongside nominations in five other categories. Overall Exertis was the most decorated distributor at the PCR event, which recognises exceptional services provided to the retail trade by distributors and vendors.

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VIRTUAL REALITY IN THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Progressive retailers are already using VR to create personalised immersive shopping experience for customers either in their homes or at the store to attract additional sales. Using a mobile device, VR can create sensory experiences that the user can interact with from a virtual store tour to virtually trying on a new outfit, or suggesting a matching accessory.

VIDEO STREAMING Research has shown that customers are more likely to purchase a product having watched a video. Video streaming has taken off and video-on-demand traffic is expected to double by 2019 according to a report by Cisco. Using video can demonstrate the product and explain its key benefits. Retailers should take advantage but also look for opportunities to enhance their own services through this medium.

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RETAIL TRENDS Who or what is shaping the retail trends for 2016? According to market analysts Synchrony Financial, it’s technology rather than the consumer or retail that is going to make the biggest impact this year. Indeed, technology is shaping 8 out of the top 10 trends expected to have the greatest impact. Here’s what they say.

TRENDS: WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY Quite simply, it’s becoming more fashionable both in popularity and design: from headsets and smartwatches to fitness and health devices. In 2015 shipments of smart wearable devices amounted to 84 million units, with a total market value of over £10 billion.

However, consumers want wearables to increase their in-store experience, noted in a study from e-Marketer where 8 in 10 said they would be interested in location seeking technology, alerts for targeted promotions or queues, interactive maps and mobile payment.

VOICE TECHNOLOGY Voice technology can be up to four times quicker than type and click when it comes to searching for products or services. Synchrony Financial cite a large home improvement retailer that employed a robotic in-store assistant that customers could interact with via its touchscreen and voice recognition module. With innovations in language recognition, voice will have a bigger say in online commerce, retail search and shopper engagement.

With IoT retailers are deploying and connecting more sensors and devices enabling more data to be collected in more places about consumer behaviour, market trends, buying patterns and customer engagement than from the traditional source, at the point of sale.

Retailers that analyse and use that data to their advantage will enhance their sales opportunities. IoT also helps retailers with new revenue streams from new products and services.

MOBILE PAYMENTS According to e-Marketer, mobile payments will increase threefold in 2016. Although only 1.6% of total retail sales last year, more consumers are expected to adopt these payment methods for the future particularly for small value purchases. This trend is being driven by vendors like Apple and Samsung providing mobile wallet apps and NFC and biometrics capabilities. Wearables like watches are also featuring NFC payment and more retailers are moving to NFC POS terminals to satisfy customer demand for quick and easy payment.

BUY BUTTONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES Largely driven by mobile usage, retailers aided by social network companies are providing their customers with an easier method to purchase within a social app by providing a BUY button that enables users to shop directly on their sites. The ability to shop directly inside the app rather than being driven to another site is greatly beneficial to both retailers and their customers.

PERSONALISATION Consumers are becoming more demanding, interested in offers that are tailored to their preferences. According to Synchrony Financial, “77% of shoppers would be more loyal to stores that provided their personal top three customer experience benefits”.

Online retailers have for some time recommended products based on browsing history. Retailers can now use the data they have collected on the customer and push relevant ads to their mobile phones using beacon technology whilst they are in the store. Personalisation presents the opportunity to boost customer loyalty and repeat spending.

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The emergence of VR could also be a factor, and present retail with not only the opportunity to supply 4K/UHD displays, RAM upgrades, and new graphics cards, but also headsets such as Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

ESPORTS HITS THE MAINSTREAM Professional gaming has been a fast growing sector over the last few years. So much so that in 2015 the global market for eSports was reported to be worth over £500 million. Market watchers are very optimistic about the future of this area and fully expect it to expand rapidly in the next couple of years, rising to around £1.4 billion by 2018. The good news for UK retailers is that while previously the majority of the eSports market was concentrated in the Far East, now around 52% is spread across Europe and the US. High profile tournaments, backed by substantial prize money, plus growing online media outlets and increasing amounts of investment from large corporate sponsors should see the emergent sport reach record audiences in the coming months.

One of the most encouraging statistics for retail is that a third of eSports fans participate in online amateur tournaments. This opens up ongoing sales possibilities for pro-level peripherals such as the Corsair K70 mechanical gaming keyboard, Logitech G602 gaming mouse, and the Corsair Void 7.1 Wireless Dolby Gaming headset.

There are also opportunities to suggest customers upgrade various elements of their gaming PC (RAM, Graphics card, display, etc.) or even invest in a purpose built machine such as the Alienware Andromeda R3.

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Wily retailers can still profit from this market through the promotion of Google Play Store and iTunes gift cards, which customers can use to pay for in-game purchases. With their differing denominations they can be ideal gifts from family members or friends, or even bundled into deals with tablets or smartphones to draw customers towards certain brands. Customer who have yet to purchase a tablet could also be made aware of the advantages the larger screens offer players of these graphically busy titles.

DESKTOPS TO BECOME A DRAW AGAIN PC gaming seemed to stall slightly in 2015 but, according to analysts JPR, 2016 should see an upturn in the market due to the adoption of 4K/UHD displays. Up until now these high quality displays have been out of reach for most consumers, but with costs beginning to drop and powerful graphics cards like the NVIDIA 970GX delivering incredible performance at affordable prices, enthusiasts could well decide that this is the time to level up their rigs.

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With the scheduled release of several major VR headsets in 2016, many are watching the sector with intense interest. While the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive both offer excellent, high-end performance for PC enthusiasts, Sony’s Playstation VR looks set to make the major breakthrough in this area. The reasons for this predicted success are the huge installed user base of five million PS4 owners in the UK, Playstation VR’s lower price point, and the fact that over 255 developers have already confirmed they are making games for the system.

With the Playstation VR headset due for release in October, the run up to Christmas should be an excellent chance to promote consoles, games, controllers, and the actual headset itself. Of course this doesn’t mean the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive are also rans, as both have high-profile titles of their own, not to mention the Vive being adopted as the official VR headset by PC games megasite Steam.

While both require powerful machines to run their graphically demanding games, the rewards will be obvious to gamers, especially if stores set up demonstration units to promote the units. This also gives retailers the opportunity to sell PC upgrades alongside the premium headsets.

TAKING STOCK There’s no doubt that the year ahead could be one of the most significant in the history of gaming. VR presents an entirely new platform for the consumer market, 4K/UHD will make traditional gaming more realistic than ever, while the continued rise of eSports could move the medium from the home to huge stadiums. All this, plus a slate of AAA titles due to be released across the year, and an ever increasing range of mobile games, means that 2017 is looking like very good news for retail. Game on.

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Facebook has already launched its Oculus Rift device, Samsung updated its Gear VR headset to work with the new S7 range of smartphones, while HTC’s Vive and Sony’s Playstation VR are both due to hit the shelves as the year progresses. Although there are many industries and settings where VR is expected to become a mainstay in the future (such as healthcare, education, and even retail itself) the focus of this year’s products will be on the real growth industry in technology - gaming.

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Much like the Playstation VR there are a range of official controllers, called Oculus Touch, that can be offered to customers, alongside a significant opportunity for PC sales. Due to the graphically demanding nature of VR, gamers wanting to use the Oculus Rift will need to have high-end PC hardware. This creates openings for upselling graphics cards such as the NVIDIA 970GX, RAM modules, or even entire systems for those who want the ultimate gaming experience.

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by STEAM (easily the most dominant PC gaming platform) as its official VR offering. There are also a number of third party products in development, including controller gloves such as the Manus Machina, and the futuristic full-body haptic feedback Teslasuit.

Gamers are known to be early adopters of new technology and the latest research indicates that the average user is currently willing to spend around £250 on VR technology in the coming months, and more if the experience proves compelling enough. With this in mind it would be a very good strategy for stores to offer live demonstrations of the product so that this interest can be turned into sales.

MOBILE POWERED REALITY Not all virtual reality technology requires consoles or PCs to run, and in the case of the Samsung Gear VR all that users need to own is a compatible Samsung phone. As the Korean company remains one of the most popular Android smartphone sellers in the UK, this means that a large proportion of customers will already be equipped to take their first steps into VR. The headset acts as a case for the Galaxy S7/ S7 Edge, S6/S6 Edge, and Note 5, turning the devices into 3D portals in which users can play a variety of games or even watch Netflix.

October. Over 255 developers are working on games, including giants such as Capcom, Square Enix, and Konami, all of which ensures there will be great interest from both consumers and media outlets.

With the timing perfect for the run up to the Christmas shopping period, this gives retail the chance to capitalize on the widespread coverage. This could include in-store demos, alongside bundle deals or special offers that promote not only the VR headset but also the PS4 console, compatible games, and other accessories such as the Playstation Camera and Playstation Move controllers that add depth to the experience.

OPENING UP THE RIFT The Oculus Rift, which has been one of the most high profile products in this field due to its successful Kickstarter campaign and subsequent $2 billion purchase by Facebook, is a thoroughly premium product aimed at PC game enthusiasts. The device is backed by a range of immersive and visually stunning launch titles, including sci-fi epics Elite Dangerous and ADR1FT, plus colourful platformer Lucky’s Tale.

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With an estimated 450,000 smartphone-mounted VR headsets already in use around the world, and experts predicting this to rise sharply to 10 million by 2020, Samsung is aggressively targeting this explosive new market, which is good news for retail. Currently available for less than £100, the Gear VR is ideally placed to be a low cost entry point for new users, while also creating added value to the already hugely popular Galaxy range of phones.

As customers prepare to upgrade their handsets, the combination of a trusted brand and affordable, innovative technology should prove a powerful prospect on the shop floor.

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at least once a week, and 25% using the service on a daily basis.

The good news for retailers is that spending rates are also due to increase, with the research revealing the average shopper would clock up around £27 per week (£10 more than today), and nearly a quarter intended to spend more than £50 a week using their phones.

It’s no surprise then that the battle for the heart of mobile payments is already well underway.

Thanks to the widespread use of NFC equipped smartphones and the increasing adoption of contactless pay-points in stores, mobile payments are quickly gaining traction in the marketplace. In fact Visa Europe predicts that by 2020 UK mobile payments will account for £1.2 billion every week. That’s a lot of Frappucinos!

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In 2015 it was estimated that one in twelve UK customers made daily payments using their mobile phones. This is expected to rise sharply over the next five years, with 60% of consumers making payments

Easily the most high profile of all the mobile payment solutions currently available is that of Apple Pay. While the Californian company might not hold the majority of market share when it comes to UK mobile phones - that still belongs to Android - it does have a single, unified approach that makes it easier for retailers to adopt its payment system. All of the major UK banks now support Apple Pay,

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Aside from the behemoths of the technology sector there are also a number of other mobile payment systems operating across the UK. Tesco has been trialling the use of PayQwiq in over 500 stores split between London and Edinburgh. Mastercard has released its Qkr! app that allows iOS and Android users to pay for their meals in restaurants such as Wagamama and ASK Italian, and several financial institutions also have services available.

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Retailers also seem destined to benefit from this new technology, with increased sales and the opportunity to tailor ads and offers specifically to the one-click platform. Google and Samsung are due to come online very soon, so things in this market are about to get very interesting indeed.

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With PC and Xbox One gaming seemingly on a path to some kind of convergence in the coming years, retail can use this to bring focus to in-store displays and layouts. Customers should be made aware of the complementary nature of the two systems, both in the hardware they can share - such as the incredible Xbox Elite Wireless controller with its highly customisable buttons and joysticks - and the games themselves. Microsoft has already begun drawing attention to the latter with Xbox One owners who pre-ordered Quantum Break also receiving a free copy of the Windows 10 version.

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Online cross-platform gaming is already a popular feature across the two formats, and this can be used to promote essentials such as the Turtle Beach range of headsets and microphones that allow players to co-ordinate attacks or just chat with friends while they play. Then of course there are PC upgrades such as memory cards and RAM modules that can really take performance to the next level.

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With both an integrated microphone and removable boom microphone, the LS30 can be used on the go with mobile gaming devices, phones and audio devices. The versatility and cross platform compatibility allow the LS30 to work seamlessly with the XBOX One and PS4 as well as legacy consoles including the XBOX 360 and PS3.

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LG released its flagship G5 handset, heralding it the first modular type smartphone in the world. Alongside top-of-the-line internal specifications the G5 range features several accessories called LG Friends - that can be paired or even inserted into the phone.

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This piece by piece approach allows consumers to offset the initial cost of an entire system, while presenting enterprising stores the opening to offer a range of bundled deals. These could prove particularly tempting if themed around interests such as media, photography, or personal organisation. LG has made its modular system available to third party developers, so we can expect to see a range of innovative new accessories appear as the system gains momentum.

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CONNECTED SPEAKERS ARE STARTING A MUSIC REVOLUTION The way people listen to music has changed significantly over the past few years. Where once you’d find a dedicated Hi-Fi system at the heart of many UK homes, now this is being replaced by multiple Bluetooth and Wireless speakers. In fact John Lewis has reported that 70% of all its audio sales are now wireless, while ReportsnReports.com forecast that the global Bluetooth speaker market is set to grow at a rate of nearly 39% by 2019.

One of the prime reasons for this shift is the incredible rise of smartphones and tablets. These devices allow people to store their own libraries of purchased music, alongside streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music. Playing this content via wireless speakers is easy, convenient, and in some cases can even span multiple rooms in the home.

Often the first type of unit purchased is an inexpensive Bluetooth speaker, and while these can be an excellent solution for mobility and single room use, they usually lack the kind of advanced features that a wireless system can offer customers who want more from their music.

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Bluetooth speakers are a very good choice for most people as they support more devices than other systems and provide a cost effective entry point to the medium. Customers moving up from an old dock or HiFi would no doubt enjoy the freedom from leads that one of these units offers. For those wanting to build a flexible and expansive system though, the limitations of Bluetooth could soon become something of a hindrance. Thankfully there is a solution.

WiFi wireless systems shake off the traditional approaches to speakers and utilise the power of both the internet and smartphones to bring the music listening experience into the truly modern age.

Sonos was the first company to launch a multi-room system enabling you to connect to a number of wireless speakers simultaneously.

An accompanying smartphone app also makes it possible to stream music to a specific speaker or play different music in different rooms

at the same time. The success of Sonos has led to other well-known high street and audio brands entering the market with their own take on this revolutionary system, including Naim, Samsung, LG, and Bose.

SETTING THE STANDARD One of the main selling points of a WiFi wireless system is that customers can add more speakers over time, thus offsetting the initial investment and providing additional sales opportunities for retailers. Usually speakers need to be from the same range, so Sonos speakers in a Sonos system, but there are now a few standards that allow compatibility across a range of manufacturers.

Apple has Airplay, although this only works with Apple mobile devices, but the most popular is the Google Cast platform which has now been broadly adopted by many manufacturers, including Bang and Olufsen, Philips, Onkyo, Denon, LG, and Sony.

Another important factor is support for popular streaming services.

Most systems will be compatible with Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, and Google Music, but before a customer makes a purchase it is worth establishing their platform of choice to ensure they experience the optimum user experience and return to add to their system later.

A SOUND CHOICE With so many options open to customers and new offerings appearing at a frenetic rate, it’s certain that the industry sees a bright future for connected speakers, which is something that should be music to retailers’ ears. For more information about the advantages and possibilities wireless speaker systems hold for your customers please contact your Exertis representative who will be only too happy to connect you with our expert team of audio specialists.

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QUANTUM BREAK OUT NOW! PUBLISHER: MICROSOFT FORMAT: XBOX ONE RELEASE DATE: OUT NOW TIME IS POWER In the aftermath of a split second of destruction that fractures time itself, two people find they have changed and gained extraordinary abilities. One of them travels through time and becomes hell-bent on controlling this power. The other uses these new abilities to attempt to defeat him – and fix time before it tears itself irreparably apart. Both face overwhelming odds and make dramatic choices that will determine the shape of the future.

SUMMARY Quantum Break is a unique experience; one part hard-hitting video game, one part thrilling live action show, featuring a stellar cast, including Shawn Ashmore as the hero Jack Joyce, Aidan Gillen as his nemesis Paul Serene and Dominic Monaghan as Jack’s genius brother William. Quantum Break is full of the vivid storytelling, rich characters and dramatic twists Remedy Entertainment are renowned for. Your choices in-game will affect the outcome of this fast-paced fusion between game and show giving the player a completely unique entertainment experience.

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In-depth, fast-paced narrative experience crafted by Remedy Entertainment Top quality live action show that is directly impacted by choices made in-game Stellar cast of actors One story told many ways Pre-order Quantum Break and receive Alan Wake’s American Nightmare, the Xbox 360 game playable on Xbox One

REVIEWS “A refreshingly different action game” - IGN “Quantum Break is a damn handsome game” “It’s a title to make time for” “Quantum Break represents a bold step for Remedy Entertainment” - Vice “A fun, enthralling action adventure” - Daily Star “The break-out sci-fi hit of the year” “Truly jaw-dropping” - Evening Standard “Best looking game” - Digital Spy “Quantum Break is an absolute cracker” - Daily Telegraph

Quantum Break includes full game download of Alan Wake, the Xbox 360 game playable on Xbox One, as well as The Signal and The Writer add-ons.

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PARROT AIRBORNE CARGO

RRP: £79.99 The Airborne Cargo Drones are actually flying robots suitable for operation both indoors or outside, piloted using Bluetooth Smart via the free FreeFlight 3 application for Smartphones and Tablets.

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RRP: £149.99 Stream and record your finest gaming moment; Stunning 1080p RRP: £139.99 quality with 60 fps; State-of-the-art Format: PC, PS4, XB1 USB 3.0. Type C connection; Built-in Built with the powerful and versatile SBX Audio Engine, the Sound BlasterX live streaming to Twitch, YouTube & more; Instant Gameview: H7 combines large, responsive stream with superior low latency 50mm FullSpectrum™ drivers to technology; Stream Command: live offer customizable, best-in-class 7.1 commentary feature; Unlimited surround sound audio for absolute capture right to your PC. gaming immersion.

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RRP: £159.99 The real driving simulator, is a fantastic entry level Playseat racing seat for new racers. The Playseat Challenge driving simulator combines comfort, performance and stability at an absolutely unbeatable price.

RRP: £24.99 HD 720p video calling that’s simple - enjoy widescreen HD 720p video calls on most major IMs. Your friends and family will see you in lifelike detail with 3-megapixel photos. You can be heard loud and clear thanks to a built-in microphone that reduces background noise.

HOMIDO VR 3D WIRELESS HEADSET RRP: £49.99 Homido is a virtual headset for smartphones. Download the “Homido Center” app, insert your phone and get ready for a brand new experience. Homido is a wireless device, your smartphone is used to give you total freedom of movement.

ROXIO GAME CAPTURE HD PRO

RRP: £129.99 Roxio Game Capture HD PRO is an all-in-one solution to capture, edit, stream, and upload your most memorable Xbox, PlayStation and Wii moments in stunning HD quality.

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RRP: £49.99 Rugged wireless speaker with great sound and waterproof design, ideal for outdoor use. Perfect for the upcoming festival season, this small portable speaker really does pack a punch.

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RRP: £24.99 The Xbox One Digital TV Tuner is a USB accessory that you can use to watch overthe-air digital TV with Xbox One. The new digital TV tuner will support over-the-air DVB-T, DVB-T2, and DVB-C television standards.

You can use the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner to experience premium live TV services without a set-top box. For example, you can pause live TV and use the Xbox Snap feature to watch TV while playing a game or using an app.

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