XBOX just got an update. Did yours?
Issue 1 · Oct 13–19, 2026. This XBOX build focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements for the phone app that connects friends, games, and consoles. It's worth installing now if Google Play offers it; see the next screen for details.
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Start NowWhat changed this week
These are the three changes in XBOX 2610.1.1 that stand out in the developer's update notes and on its Google Play listing this week.
- 01Bug fixes for the XBOX app
This build includes bug fixes as part of Microsoft's continuing work on XBOX. The app brings friends, games, and supported gaming devices together from a phone or tablet.
- 02Performance improvements for everyday app use
Performance improvements are the other focus of this release. XBOX puts conversations, game discovery, and console-related tasks in one app, making it useful between gaming sessions as well.
- 03Continuing work on the mobile experience
The release continues Microsoft's work to improve the XBOX mobile app. Its stated focus is maintenance, supporting the same place for gaming conversations, game browsing, and console connections.
Our call on whether to update, and the link to the official Google Play listing, are on this issue's XBOX page.
Also updated this week
XBOX is one of 51 apps with a full screen in Issue 1. Next up in this issue:
Tips
- Keep gaming conversations within reach
Use voice and text chat to stay in touch with friends and parties, including people playing on console or PC. This makes XBOX useful even when you are away from your gaming setup. Open your conversations when arranging a session, then check messages and game invitations together.
- Queue games before your next session
Explore Game Pass for personalized recommendations and games to queue for later. XBOX also lets you install games remotely on your console from your phone. Use those tools when deciding what to play next, rather than saving all your browsing and preparation for the moment you sit down.
- Share a highlight from your console
Use the app's game clips and screenshots to share moments from your console to gaming and social networks. A screenshot can give friends context for a conversation, while a clip can capture a longer highlight. You can also share your wishlist when talking about games you want.
Menu names follow the developer's help pages and can differ slightly between versions and phones.
How we write the digest
Each week we check the Google Play listings of the apps our readers use most: the version number, the update date and the developer's What's new notes. When an app has a new version, we put the developer's update notes and the listing details together on one page, in plain words, with a link to the official Google Play listing. Google and most developers release updates in stages over several days, so a version listed here may not have reached your phone yet. Select Weekly is an independent site and is not affiliated with any developer. This page doesn't read your phone or your Google account, and nothing is installed from here.
FAQ
Is this the official list of XBOX changes?
No. This is an independent site that is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation. The app's Google Play page is the authority for its release notes and installation information. This editorial guide explains the listed bug fixes and performance improvements, alongside practical ways to use XBOX's existing gaming and community features.
Why does Google Play show Open instead of Update?
If Google Play shows Open, it is not offering an update to you at that moment. You may already have the latest build available to you, or availability may differ during a staged rollout. Check the official XBOX page again later if you want to see whether the button changes to Update.
Can I talk to friends who play on console or PC?
Yes. XBOX supports voice and text chat with friends and parties even when they are on console or PC. That makes the phone app useful for keeping gaming conversations going away from your usual setup. It also brings messages, game invite notifications, and achievements from you and your friends into the app.