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Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design

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Microsoft is unveiling a new Xbox PC app that launches "up to 60 percent faster" than before, with an overhauled design to match new updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web and smart TVs. Xbox following a leak last month has announced it has begun rolling out the overhauled Xbox PC app to Xbox Insiders. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 6 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. Eurogamer No political lean US
    Updated Xbox PC app promises 60% faster loading and easier access to games, but CEO Asha Sharma says there's "plenty more to do"

    The Xbox PC app hasn't had the best track record in recent years, but Microsoft is promising that it's now much faster and easier to use than before.

  2. Gamesradar Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    After Steam and Epic Launcher upgrade their startup times, Xbox PC app becomes "up to 60% faster"

    And more changes are on the way

  3. Engadget Center Factuality: High US
    The Xbox PC app is getting a speed boost

    The updated app, rolling out to Xbox Insiders first, launches up to 60 percent faster.

  4. Destructoid Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    New Xbox PC app update boasts 60 percent faster load times, but I probably still won’t use it

    The need for speed.

  5. Digitaltrends Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Microsoft is finally fixing the Xbox PC app’s biggest frustrations with a much-needed speed boost

    Microsoft is redesigning the Xbox PC app with up to 60% faster launches, simpler navigation, improved game libraries, and a refreshed cloud gaming experience.

  6. VGChartz No political lean US
    Xbox PC App Overhaul Begins Rolling Out for Xbox Insiders

    Xbox following a leak last month has announced it has begun rolling out the overhauled Xbox PC app to Xbox Insiders. The updated Xbox PC app features multiple changes that includes launching up to 60 percent faster, pages load up to 50 percent faster, the library has been...

  7. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design - The Verge

    Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design The Verge A Faster, Simpler XBOX Experience Is Coming to PC, Web and Cloud XBOX Wire The shiny new Xbox PC app is going live today for Insiders — Here's how to get it early Windows Central Xbox PC App Receives...

  8. The Verge Leans left Factuality: High US
    Xbox overhauls its PC, web, and cloud apps with a faster design

    Microsoft is unveiling a new Xbox PC app that launches "up to 60 percent faster" than before, with an overhauled design to match new updates to Xbox Cloud Gaming on the web and smart TVs. Xbox Insiders will be able to start testing the updated Xbox PC app today, and the...

  9. IGN Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Microsoft Updates Xbox PC App, Says It's 60% Faster

    Microsoft has updated the Xbox PC app so it’s faster and simpler, it said.

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