[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with new playback controls

Xbox Video for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.6.370.0 for Windows Phone 8.1 and version 1.6.370.0 for Windows Phone 8 devices. The latest release brings new playback controls, along with polish fixes and general improvements.Xbox Video allows users to enjoy latest movies and TV shows on Windows Phone 8.1 and makes it easy to watch what you love wherever you are.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated with Live Tile support

Microsoft has released its nine update to Xbox Music for Windows Phone. The latest version 2.6.224 brings Live Tile support to Windows Phone 8.1 devices, along with more reliable Album Art in all areas of the app and several bug fixes. Xbox Music gives you access to all your favorite music with the ability to purchase music from the store or download unlimited content with Xbox Music Pass.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox One SmartGlass updated with ability to record game clips, social features and more

Today Microsoft released a significant update to its Xbox One SmartGlass for Windows Phone app. The update brings version 1.0.6.0 along with several new features and improvements including the ability to record game clips, share and post status updates to activity feed. Xbox One SmartGlass is the companion app for the Xbox One gaming console.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with faster startup and playback

Microsoft has released an updated version of Xbox Video for Windows Phone which brings faster playback, improved startup time and refined search results. Windows Phone 8.0 users will receive version 1.6.205.0 while Windows Phone 8.1 users will received the 2.6.205.0 software version.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox One Smartglass updated with remote game purchase and more

Xbox One Smartglass for Windows Phone has been updated to version 1.0.5.0 which brings several new features and improvements. Xbox One Smartglass cross platform companion app for the Microsoft Xbox One gaming console.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store. You can also download the update and check out the changelog after the break.

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated with bug fixes and performance improvements

Xbox Music for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.6.123.0 for Windows Phone 8.1 devices, which brings a number of performance and stability improvements along with bug fixes to the app.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or through the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with bug fixes

Microsoft has released an updated Xbox Video for Windows Phone for Windows Phone 8 (1.6.115.0) and Windows Phone 8.1 (2.6.115.0) devices bringing a couple of bug fixes and improvements to the app.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or through the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated

Xbox Music for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.5.3991.0 for Windows Phone 8.1 devices. The last update, version 2.5.3965.0, came out last week and introduced faster scrolling for songs list, support for transparent live tile, ability to purchase songs already in your collection and more.

You can download the newest version directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated

Xbox Video for Windows Phone has received a minor update which brings version 1.5.3989.0 to Windows Phone 8 and version 2.5.3989.0 to Windows Phone 8.1. The update doesnt brings any new features, but it does bring some bug fixes and performance improvements.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or through the following link:

Microsoft will launch Xbox One in India on September 23, for INR 39,990

Following its keynote at E3 2014, Microsoft has announced details about the availability of the Xbox One in India. The base Xbox One will be available in India from September 23, 2014 starting at INR 39,990. Every Xbox One system will include the Xbox One console with a 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray player, and built-in Wi-Fi as well as one Xbox One Wireless Controller. There would also be a free 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold for new members.

Games for Xbox One announced at E3 2014

Today, the Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3, has just kicked off, and Microsoft has gotten us under way by announcing the release dates of some big titles headed to the Xbox later on this year. During its keynote, Microsoft revealed details on many of the game titles which were headed to the Xbox One and you can learn all about them after the break

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated with ability to swipe and change tracks

Xbox Music for Windows Phone 8.1 has been updated to version 2.5.3929.0 which finally brings back the ability to swipe to change tracks. You can now swipe the album art either up or down to go to the next or previous track, instead of left and right.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link:

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Video updated with fixes and improvements

Microsoft has released Xbox Video for Windows Phone version 2.5.3929.0, alongside the updated versions of Xbox Music and OneDrive. The new update brings several fixes and improvements to Microsoft's cloud storage app for Windows Phone.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store. You can also download the latest version and find out whats new after the break

Halo 5: Guardians for Xbox One announced, coming in 2015

The Xbox exclusive Halo franchise has been one of the keys to Microsoft's success in the gaming console market. Today Bonnie Ross, General Manager of 343 Industries, took to Xbox Wire to announce Halo 5: Guardians, which will be arriving for the Xbox One in 2015.

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated with audio scrubbing

Xbox Music for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.5.3884.0 for Windows Phone 8 devices. The update brings audio scrubbing, UI fixes, bug fixes and other improvements to the music app for Windows Phone users.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store. You can also download the update and find out whats new after the break.

[Windows Phone app] Xbox Music updated (2.5) with Cortana integration

Xbox Music for Windows Phone has been updated to version 2.5.2842.0 for Windows Phone 8 devices. This is the first update to the app for Windows Phone 8.1 devices and it brings full Cortana integration, a polished user interface and several stability fixes and improvements.

You can download the update directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store. You can also download the update and find out whats new after the break.

[DEAL] Microsoft Store offering one year of Xbox Live Gold for $39.99

Earlier this year, Microsoft offered a discounted one year membership to Xbox Live Gold for those who purchased a brand new Xbox One or Xbox 360 console from a local Microsoft Store. Now that deal has been extended to all customers without the requirement to purchase a new Xbox.

[DEAL] Microsoft offers Nokia Lumia 520/Lumia 521 with Xbox Music Pass for $99

The Microsoft Store is running a great deal where you can bundle a no-contract Nokia Lumia phone and a 12-month Xbox Music Pass for just $99. You can choose between Nokia Lumia 520 for AT&T and Nokia Lumia 521 for T-Mobile.

Xbox Games Hub for Windows Phone 8.1 leaked

A new leak shows a promo image of Xbox Games Hub for the upcoming Windows 8.1 update. According to the report, the new Games Hub on Windows 8.1 will feature a new cleaner interface.

Lara Croft and the Guardian Light is free on Xbox Live this week

As you may know, the Xbox Live Gold subscription comes with two free games every month. While you may not always like the choices that Microsoft makes for you, this week's Lara Croft and the Guardian Light is one worth checking out.