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Xbox Update Preview was recently released, and the version was upgraded to 2404.240314-2000 for Xbox Insiders enrolled in Skip Ahead, Alpha, Beta, and Delta channels. The update introduced two new features and made several improvements.

Here are the features introduced mentioned:

New Features and Experiences

We have exciting news! Beta users can expect something new coming to their Xbox Update Preview.

Discord Voice – Soundboard Audio

Xbox players who have joined Discord Voice will now be able to hear soundboard audio from others in the channel or call. A mute button for soundboard audio can be found in the Discord Voice options in the Guide. At this time, you cannot trigger soundboard audio from the console.

Microsoft Store – Improved Search

Today, a new search experience enhanced by AI is available to a random selection of players. This experience provides improved results and greater flexibility, allowing you to search for any feature or criteria you can imagine, including concepts like “cozy games” or “arcade racers.” To get started, launch the Microsoft Store, and try searching for something new!

We want your feedback on this new experience! If you notice anything unexpected or see results that are not quite what you were looking for, please let us know by filing feedback with Report a Problem.

Settings – Access Restrictions

We have added two new access restrictions options for installing and uninstalling games and apps. To find them, navigate toSettings>System>Access restrictions.

Here are the fixes mentioned in the changelog:

Fixes Included

Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:

System

The release notes also mentioned the known issues previously mentioned with the update released on March 14, 2024, including audio and networking issues. They said that Xbox engineers are working on them, and it might take some more time to fix these problems.

The guide also mentioned reporting the issue or providing feedback using theReport a Problemoption. For more support, visit the community subreddit.

All the changes will eventually be released to the Stable channel. We can expect to use them in a month or so.

But if you want to experience all the new features before general availability and become a part of the Xbox Insider program, visit theofficial Insider program pageon Microsoft.

Are you part of the Xbox Insider Program? If so, please share your experience with our readers in the comments below.

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Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

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Fixes Included#