The new Xbox app has brought some excellent additions to Android and iOS ever since it was released late last year (such as remote play), but it's also been missing some key features.
Now, The Verge's Tom Warren has highlighted that a new update is in the works for the app introducing plenty of additions such as a revamped party experience, but the likes of achievements and a storefront are still missing.
These definitely sound like nice additions, and full screen improvements should make playing games remotely even smoother, but it's strange to see that some key elements are still missing from the app months later.
We'll have to see what the future brings in regards to those features that fans have been requesting quite some time, but for the moment, let us know your thoughts on the new Xbox app down in the comments.
[source twitter.com]
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They just need to look at the PlayStation app and copy that. I find it really accessible and it has everything you need.
I mean it's not like it's a new feature. The app HAD it before and they took it away. That's the bit that makes no sense.
The simple answer is the fault lies with iOS and Android store policy (primarily iOS I would expect and for parity sake they both mobile apps are affected).It is the same reason Xbox Game Pass streaming app can't use it built-in streaming. In App purchases are not allowed because of Remote Play of the app requires Xbox to follow the same rules for store purchases.
is this talking about the "regular" app, or the beta? are these changes already part of the beta app, and geting released to the regular?
i know this a bit unrelated but I'm new to xbox ecosystem and get confused about all the apps they have - at least on android
i have installed:
xbox
xbox beta
xbox gamepass
xbox gamepass beta
xbox streaming
am i missing anything? 😅
also, since I'm at it, does anyone have an issue with the xbox apps recognizing your consoles but the game pass apps not recononizing? it's buggin me cause its preventing me to comlete some quest "install x games from the gamepass app"
@awason recognising the console is very inconsistent. The remote install quests have registered a few times with me, but not the last few times I've tried. Not sure if this lines up with a update or not, but it's pretty frustrating
@PsykoRobot The PlayStation app which was updated for the PS5 launch allows you to buy games from the store through the app itself so I’m not sure it’s anything to do with Apple’s stance in this case.
All of these features were in the old app, why make new versions that simply aren't as good? Just put the store back in
@carlos82
Agreed. This is just a pointless update in my book.
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