Xbox One October update starts rolling out with new Snap mode, Friends functions, MKV support, and more

Microsoft today began rolling out the Xbox One October update, which “takes advantage of the new multitasking capabilities of Xbox One” (read: new Snap mode) and connects “your friends in better ways than before thanks to your feedback.” Oh, and MKV support is finally a go.

First off, the Snap Center now includes quick access to Friends, Messages, Game DVR, the clock, and the battery indicator (all functions which gamers asked to have closer at hand). It’s also now easier to close and open new Snap apps when playing a game: Double-tap the Xbox button on your controller to bring up a menu where you can open a new app in Snap mode, close the current Snapped app, or switch focus between your game and your running Snapped app.