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October Xbox Live Update Offers Improved Snap & More
Microsoft has released a new video going over some of the features in Xbox One Live updates that are already available for preview program members, and which will be coming in October.
This new video in particular goes over some of the streamlined Snap functionality, making things more easily accessible with a double-tap instead of having to go back to the main menu. Messaging and Friends-list apps have also been added to Snap.
The new Friends section shows you more info on what your friends are doing, including a Gamerscore leaderboard for the last 30 days. This section can be utilized by preview program members now, and is go out to everyone in October.
Check out the video for more of what's coming and click the link to Major Nelson's blog below.
[Source: Major Nelson]
Our Take:
Streamlining existing features is as good as introducing new ones, so this sounds very useful.
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