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Microsoft announced this Thursday (5) an update to the XBOX application for Windows that launches the software up to 60% faster. Furthermore, the app received a cleaner and more optimized design, with shorter loading times in other tabs. The changes were only released to XBOX Insiders members and should reach the public in the future.

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BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Microsoft announced this Thursday (5) an update to the XBOX application for Windows that launches the software up to 60% faster. Furthermore, the app received a cleaner and more optimized design, with shorter loading times in other tabs. The changes were only released to XBOX Insiders members and should reach the public in the future.

Pages like Home, Store and Game Pass load up to 50% faster in the XBOX app, while in-app windows received a speed gain of up to 65%. As part of the update, Microsoft has also made the app cleaner, with “simpler navigation, updated filters, and new ways to organize your games.”

The social section of XBOX has also changed. With the update, friends and social features are now part of the software’s main navigation. Previously, the friends list was hidden in the social tab. The search and filtering system has also been improved.

XBOX Cloud Gaming has received a revamp of its browser experience and now includes a new library tab that centralizes your games, whether purchased or from Game Pass, with support for streaming via the cloud. The service’s web interface has gained a Desktop mode to take advantage of larger screens and new contrast options. Changes were also brought to the application on Smart TVs and Virtual Reality devices.

It is worth remembering that, in another recent update, XBOX Cloud Gaming now allows users to use their cell phone as a control on the Smart TV.

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