Xbox app brings remote play to Android

Source: Microsoft

A new Xbox app on Android will allow Xbox One (and upcoming Series X/S owners) to stream games from their consoles to their phones or tablets—a feature that was only available to Xbox Insiders until now.

Don't mistake it for xCloud, where you can stream the titles from the cloud. Instead, the Xbox app will let you play games downloaded to your console on your Android device.

The Xbox app matches the updated user interface on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S dashboards. 

It also works in tandem with the new share button on the latest Xbox Wireless Controller, so when you capture a screenshot or video, you can select which social network to share it from your mobile device. It'll be shareable on the Highlights section of your profile, too.

When the new consoles launch, the app can help you set these up and configure settings from it. It can be used to manage your game library or serve as a remote control.

The new Xbox app can access your profiles, so you can see what your friends are playing and invite them to a party. It also has a new unified search function that can show game titles and friends.

This beta release is now live on the Play Store. We don't have word yet when the app will roll out on iOS.

Source: Engadget