Microsoft announced the testing of a new update to the Xbox application on the Windows 11 operating system, which aims to improve the user experience on mobile devices and small screens. This update comes within the Xbox test application that Microsoft launched in the past few days, which introduces a new compact mode that significantly reduces the sidebar on the left side of the application.
The new version of the application updates the user interface in the installation queue, updating the button, font and design of the game channel. The notifications user interface has been improved to allow the user to show only unread messages. The navigation of the joystick through the application has also been improved to improve the user experience.
The new compact theme mode was developed with the goal of improving the experience on mobile devices and small screens, and it works perfectly on any screen size. Although this is a minor change in the user interface, it provides a significant improvement in the user experience on small screen devices like the ROG Ally, which only comes with a 7-inch screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What improvements does the new update offer for the Xbox application on Windows 11?
The new update to the Xbox app on Windows 11 brings several improvements to the user experience, including improving the installation queue UI, improving the notifications UI, and improving joystick navigation throughout the app.
What are the benefits of the new compact theme mode in the Xbox app?
The benefits of the new compact theme mode are improved user experience on mobile devices and small screens, and works perfectly on any screen size.
Are there further future improvements expected for the Xbox app on Windows?
Yes, Microsoft is working on implementing more improvements to the Xbox experience and Xbox Game Pass service across mobile devices such as Ally and others. Users hope to see significant improvements in the near future.
