Facebook and Twitter removed from Xbox 360 dash

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Microsoft has removed Facebook and Twitter apps from the new Xbox 360 dashboard update that emerged on consoles earlier this week.

According to The Verge a source familiar with the matter indicated that the decision was made in order to encourage users to use newly introduced Internet Explorer
Although both social networking apps are still prominently displayed on the official Xbox website, they are no longer available to download through the marketplace.

Consoles that had Facebook and Twitter installed prior to the update can continue to use them, but new users will have to turn to the browser.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/373715/facebook-and-twitter-removed-from-xbox-360-dash/

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FamousPosted:

Thank god I have them, lol

LicencePosted:

Triceracops all of you saying they are trying to get more cahs, well your right. dont bash microsoft for doing what every other company is doing. Apple and google do the same. Microsft is one of the greatest companies in the world and they didnt achieve it by using others programs


I couldn't agree anymore with you. Well apart from some of your grammar but hey:D

Delta_ForcePosted:

stupid, why would they do that, people use IE on xbox enough as is

OrigamoPosted:

I never used Facebook or Twitter on the xbox so I don't mind.

MawderzPosted:

Labtob I havent even got the update yet lul


Neither have I lol.

234Posted:

I havent even got the update yet lul

OasisPosted:

This just seems childish of Microsoft. Oh well still got the apps lol.

GossipPosted:

Ill prob never use IE cause my laptops right here lol

AzirPosted:

all of you saying they are trying to get more cahs, well your right. dont bash microsoft for doing what every other company is doing. Apple and google do the same. Microsft is one of the greatest companies in the world and they didnt achieve it by using others programs

ChubbyLumpkinzPosted:

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ChubbyLumpkinz anybody having issues watching videos with the internet explorer though? mine wont let me


if its youtube use the mobile version as it doesnt need flash. use m.youtube.com


i mean its like any video in general.i mean it dont bother me i was just wondering. not gonna lose sleep over it lol