The new version comes with tons of new features on desktops and tablets

Aug 18, 2014 20:53 GMT  ·  By

If you’re an avid Xbox One SmartGlass user, we’ve got some pretty great news for you: Microsoft today rolled out an important update for the app, as it finished work on several new features and options available for both desktop and tablet users.

According to the official release notes, this new version of the app includes tools to share and post activity feed items, post status updates to your activity feed, see your activity on the profile page, and display messages in a new conversations view.

At the same time, after updating you should get new options to record game clips, while more users across the will get access to the app thanks to the expansion to new markets.

Keep in mind that the app is still in beta, so a number of bugs and issues could still exist, Microsoft says.

“This is a Public Beta of Xbox One SmartGlass that provides an early peek at new capabilities. Use the feedback button in the app to let us know what you think.”

The application continues to provide support for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1, so everyone can download Xbox One SmartGlass Beta as long as their device runs Microsoft’s latest modern OS version.