A new version of the application is now available for download

Mar 26, 2014 14:23 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has just released an updated version of Xbox One SmartGlass for Windows 8.1, the fresh build of the app that was specifically designed to work with Microsoft’s Xbox One gaming console.

According to the official release notes provided to us this morning, this new version of Xbox One SmartGlass comes with notifications displayed every time you get new messages, but also with options to let you see who’s online and the games that your friends are playing.

The friends section is now coming with a new activity feed, while the Xbox One connectivity issues are now addressed with a revamped help section.

The feature lineup remains unchanged, so you get the same options to navigate your Xbox One console using either a keyboard or touch, as well as controls for your media.

“Xbox One SmartGlass is the perfect companion app for your Xbox One, both in your living room and on the go. Connect and control your Xbox One. Stay connected with the games and gamers you like. And add a new dimension to your console entertainment with the mobile device you already own,” Microsoft explains.

Of course, the application provides support for all Windows 8.1 builds on the market, so you can download Xbox One SmartGlass app right now to see what it brings new.