Xbox One September update to bring GIFs, new media player

Microsoft is rolling out its next update for the Xbox One in the coming days and GIF-lovers should be happy. The September update will feature a new GIF-capable media player app (unfortunately no MKV support just yet) and a revamped party app. Xbox On Kinect voice command will also be available in Canadian French. The patch will also include the ability to do multiple simultaneous deletes from Game DVR as well as bandwidth usage monitor. The last feature will be particularly useful for those with data caps.

Source: Major Nelson

Mix lets you customize photo presets on Android

There are those who aren’t satisfied with the filters offered by the different photo editing apps. Camera 360’s Mix hopes to fill in the gaps with its highly customizable app. It comes with over 40 textures, 115 filters, and 10 adjustment tools to help you create effects such as bokeh blurring and DSLR-like depth of field. You can save the effect you’ve created for future use. Camera 360’s site features some original settings and guides on how to create them.

Source: Mix | Via: The Next Web | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Microsoft to release standalone Kinect for Xbox One in October

Microsoft recently unbundled the Kinect from its Xbox One offerings to lower the price. Now, if you feel like you still need the Kinect in your life, the company will be offering the device this October for US$150. The extra $50 will gets you a copy of Dance Central Spotlight. We’re not sure if that would be enough to entice people to buy the Kinect but if it is, then enjoy your new Kinect and dance away.

Source: Gizmodo

Facebook issues statement on Messenger hubbub

Facebook has been getting a lot of flak for its unbundling of messaging with its mobile apps. Now, the company behind the social network has issued a statement to help calm down any fears its users may have about the move. Facebook’s Peter Martinazzi is calling on people to calm down about the entire situation but it doesn’t look like they are apologizing for forcing people to download another Facebook app. You can read the full statement at the link below.

Like most other apps, we request permission to run certain features, such as making calls and sending photos, videos or voice messages. If you want to send a selfie to a friend, the app needs permission to turn on your phone's camera and capture that photo. We don't turn on your camera or microphone when you aren't using the app.

Source: Facebook | Via: The Next Web