The newly revamped Xbox app is now available on both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets after the rollout of the latest app update this week.
The new Xbox app features a completely new design that better matches the current Xbox One and Xbox Series X console UI and is generally much more visual than the previous version. The main attraction with this update is the addition of the ability to stream gameplay footage from an Xbox console on the same Wi-Fi network, essentially turning any smartphone or tablet into a second screen.
The app's icon has also been updated with a softer shade of green.
Here's the full release notes:
Get notifications for new game invites, messages, and more. Plus, now play games from your console straight to your phone over the internet. The free Xbox app is the best way to stay in the game—wherever you like to play. XBOX APP AGREEMENT The following terms supplement any software license terms that accompany the Xbox App.
- New Xbox App for Android and iOS Removes Achievements, Store, and More With less than a month to go for the Xbox Series X and S release date, Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox app for Android and iOS has received some new features such as the ability to easily share game clips and screenshots.
- The message mentions that 'the new Xbox app is replacing the Console Companion,' so it looks like the days of the old UWP app are now numbered. Microsoft's Xbox Console Companion app debuted.
All new!
- Set up new consoles and queue games
- Play remotely from your console
- View and share game clips & screenshots
- Party chat with friends across devices
Have a look around the new app. More awesomeness is on the way!
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Summary :
Microsoft said it will bring the PC games into the Xbox app in the past and now it has made this come true: the new Xbox app for PC is out to help gamers manage downloads easily. Recently, many new features are added to the new Xbox (Beta) app for Windows 10 PC users, especially the gamers. It will offer you a better social and game experience.
Microsoft Announced the New Xbox App for PC
Microsoft has released a new Xbox app for the Windows 10 PC users around the world at gamescom 2019; there are many new games coming to Xbox Game Pass. With this new Xbox app for PC, you can find games and people much easier than before on your Windows 10. One of the most wonderful features of Xbox beta app is that it allows you to download and install PC games conveniently with Xbox Game Pass for PC. It's exciting news especially for the gamers!
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Highlights of New Xbox Beta App for Windows 10 PC
This new Xbox for Windows 10 is codenamed Garrison and it is leaked out before the public announcement. The Xbox app sign in and setup is nothing different from the previous versions.
Microsoft designed Xbox app for PC as a thing to re-engage PC gamers. This new primary client for Xbox Game Pass for Windows 10 PC serves well as a PC gaming store. Compared to the default Microsoft Store client, it has many advantages: eye-catching and convenient voice chat function, cross-platform friends list, etc.
Highlight one: game discovery.
The Xbox Game Pass is included in the initial beta version; it allows you to discover and download & install new Game Pass games directly from a Windows 10 PC. You only need to do a few clicks to launch the games you're playing in Xbox Game Pass or have added to the collection.
- You can search for the name of a game you want to play to find it directly.
- In addition, you are able to browse the games by category or look at the recommended and featured games in list.
- What's even better? There's a Surprise Me button inside the Xbox Game Pass used to show a random game to you from the library.
Highlight two: social feature.
The social feature is another highlight of Xbox app online. It can help you to find out what your friends on Xbox are playing; what's more, it allows you to chat with them across PC, Xbox console, and mobile (through text and even voice). That's definitely a wonderful visual and interactive chat experience.
New Xbox App For Windows 10
- You can chat with a friend alone or with a lot of people in a group via text or voice.
- Besides, you can share multiple things with others: screenshots, gifs, and game clips.
- What's more exciting? You can continue a conversation even when you're playing a game by pressing Win+G.
- All your messages, invitations, or friend requests are listed in the app notifications in order.
Xbox app download: you must upgrade your Windows 10 to the latest version so as to get the Xbox (beta) app to PC and play games with it.
New Features to Come
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New Xbox App For Windows 10
- New methods for finding and filtering games: people expect new filter options to be included in the sidebar so that they can find favorite games and manage DLC in an easier way.
- New account linking options for finding friends: people want to keep in contact with friends while playing games, so updates should be released to ease the process of finding and starting playing with friends. That's why new account linking options are required.
- New needs for managing Xbox Game Pass for PC library during trip: there's an increasing need for the new Xbox Game Pass mobile app including PC titles. This will makes it easy for gamers to manage Xbox Game Pass for PC library while on the go. Definitely, the new app will be available on both iOS and Android in the future.
