Xbox One April Update To Bring Voice Messages

By Kamal Nayan - 27 Mar '15 02:16AM
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The April system update for Xbox One will bring voice messages, dedicated servers for party chat and other improvements, according to reports.

The update is now rolling out to Xbox Preview Program Members.

Voice messages, that can be annoying on phone, but could be of much help on console. These voice messages will work across Xbox One and Xbox 360.

"New this month is the No. 1 feature requested in the Friends and Parties area on the Xbox Feedback site > "Add audio message ..." Xbox One preview program members will be able to compose and playback voice messages in the messages app when snapped on Xbox One. Quickly and easily record audio to send to your friends or others through your snapped messages app accessed through a simple quick double tap of the Xbox button. Additionally, voice messages can be exchanged between Xbox 360 and Xbox One consoles," the company announced in a blog post.

The updates will also bring improvements in console's What's On feature, that highlights popular games, movies, TV shows, game broadcasts and clips.

The company also rolled out tests for better Achievement notification and game hub pages.

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