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The Xbox One Summer Update is now live, adding Cortana to the console, allowing players to play music in the background, and lots of other changes.
Microsoft has launched the next major Xbox One update today, which brings a host of new features to the console. Along with ease of use tweaks, Xbox One users can now expect to be able to use Cortana for voice commands and listen to music while playing their games.
The update began rolling out today for the Xbox One, and the list of what it contains is enormous. The most important update is the addition of Cortana for Xbox One, which will replace the traditional Kinect voice commands. Gamers are now able to listen to their own background music while gaming, and apps such as Pandora, Groove Music, and iHeartRadio will be added soon to the console to give more music listening options.
On top of these new features, the Xbox One update is going to tweak some existing features to make the purchase of games easier and more manageable. Players can now sort their game collection, as well as watching games that are in need of update and ready to be installed in their own seperate categories.
The Xbox One update is also creating a more smooth method for keeping in contact with friends. Facebook and Xbox One accounts from gamers can now be connected to easily contact and view Facebook friends who are playing games, and Windows 10 players will be able to communicate with Xbox One players, see each other’s clips and screenshots, and use the party chat together.
Xbox One players are most likely going to be happy with the announcements in this update, but Microsoft quickly noted that those who aren’t happy with Cortana can easily switch back to the traditional Kinect voice commands. The update details also mentioned that Cortana will soon be improved further, so gamers who are unhappy with it on release should consider giving it a try later when it’s out for some time.
The Xbox One Summer Update is now available.
