Do you have an Xbox Series or a PC? The new update to the Xbox app brings some big surprises. Here are the details!
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The latest updates to Xbox apps and consoles include Compact Mode for a better experience on small screens, support for physical and virtual Japanese keyboards, and more for users.
Compact mode: more convenient on small screens
The new feature is the
introduction of Compact mode on the Xbox app for PC. Indeed, the latter is now
available for all Windows devices, including laptops such as the Lenovo Legion
Go. Thanks to this new mode, the user interface is optimized for small screens.
To enable this feature, simply click on your profile at the top left of the app
and activate Compact mode.
More readable
notifications and banners
To make it easier to
keep track of updates, the new version of the Xbox app for PC includes an
option to show only unread notifications in the drop-down menu. To do so, click
on your profile at the top left of the app and select Support.
Updating Xbox
consoles
Notable improvements include customizing your preferences on Xbox consoles.
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Japanese Keyboard Support: It is now possible to
choose specific layouts for both physical and virtual Japanese keyboards on
your console. To change your keyboard settings, press the Xbox button on your
wireless controller to open the guide, then go to Settings > System >
Language & Location.
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Notifications for free Xbox games: With this update,
if a game on your wishlist is part of Xbox Free Days, you'll receive a
notification on your console that the game is available for free for a limited
time. Also, to create a wishlist, press the Xbox button to open the guide, then
go to Store and select Add to Wishlist on a game’s detailed page.
In addition, the
management of rewards is done via the My Rewards tab accessible by navigating
Profile & System > Your Profile > My Rewards in the guide.
Xbox Wireless
Controller Firmware Update
A firmware update is
being rolled out, notably to resolve some Shift mode issues for Elite 2 and
Xbox Adaptive controllers via the Xbox Accessories app.
The main innovations in brief:
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Compact mode for a better experience on small screens
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Option to display unread notifications only
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Support for physical and virtual Japanese keyboards
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Notifications for free Xbox games (depending on
wishlists)
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Updating the firmware of the wireless controllers
Don’t hesitate to make
these updates to take full advantage of the new features and enhancements Xbox
has to offer.
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