Xbox One update with voice messaging and improved party chat released

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All Xbox One users can now send voice messages to their peers, as Microsoft has released its May system update for the console.

The update, which has been in testing with update preview members since late March, also brings improvements to the console's party chat function, as detailed in a post on Microsoft's official Xbox Wire website. With the update, dedicated servers will now be used for party chats, which will alleviate problems some Xbox Live users faced because of NAT issues.

Other changes and improvements include the ability to turn off a console via the Xbox One SmartGlass app as well as the addition of a choice screen featuring energy-saving options upon initial setup of an Xbox One console.

The May update for Xbox One is now rolling out to all consoles.

Posted: May 11, 2015 7:00 pm
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/xbox-one-update-with-voice-messaging-and-improved-party-chat-released

Comments

zuLUQS2j8GPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

We already had this on Xbox 360? How could they not of got this done before now>

-Drips

DPMPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

It surprises me that there wasn't already a voice messaging thing on there, better late than never I suppose.

SkittlePosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

The voice message will be helpful to those too lazy to type lol!

DeluxeHazardPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Microsoft are on point right now with constantly updating the Xbox One. Good job Microsoft.

PryzelPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Love the way MS keeps updating the console so regularly, fairplay.

DeftonesPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Wow didn't even know there weren't voice messaging.

-Dylan1Posted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Hopefully they'll carry on making improvements until I get the Xbox One!

SN0Posted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Finally they made voice messaging available again! Much needed. Wow

FeetPosted: Tue. May 12, 2015

Good update but these should have been added a long time ago

Mario350Posted: Mon. May 11, 2015

this system needed voice mail since it launched, it makes me wonder why ms **** the message system up i liked using voice message then texting im clad they are adding it but its something that should of bin on the live servers for the one

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