Everything you need to know about the Xbox One and Windows 10 anniversary update

30 June 2016

Microsoft has finally announced what to expect from its upcoming anniversary update for Windows 10 and Xbox One consoles.

The new features include:

  • Support for Windows Hello’s biometric authentication to apps, including the Edge browser.
  • Pen support with the sticky note app and virtual drawing tools
  • Linux Bash support, which will integrate the Bash command line shell and support for Ubuntu Linux binaries into Windows 10.
  • Unification between the Windows 10 and Xbox One app stores.
  • Increased Cortana functionality
  • Xbox Play Anywhere program – Buy a game once and play on your Windows 10 PC and Xbox One with shared progress

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update will be available for free download from 2 August 2016.

Will you be making use of the upcoming “Play anywhere” program? Let us know in the comments below and  in our forums.


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