Facebook and Twitter removed from Xbox 360 dash

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Microsoft has removed Facebook and Twitter apps from the new Xbox 360 dashboard update that emerged on consoles earlier this week.

According to The Verge a source familiar with the matter indicated that the decision was made in order to encourage users to use newly introduced Internet Explorer
Although both social networking apps are still prominently displayed on the official Xbox website, they are no longer available to download through the marketplace.

Consoles that had Facebook and Twitter installed prior to the update can continue to use them, but new users will have to turn to the browser.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/373715/facebook-and-twitter-removed-from-xbox-360-dash/

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TagsPosted:

why???

SandStormPosted:

TheMadM0dder why??????


really I don't know why anyone else know

ProxiesPosted:

I used my computer/phone for these anyways, It was quicker that way.

XeoPosted:

Hollywood_Undead Hahaha F*CK you microsoft!
Im not using your cheap IE!
Lol if anything, im sticking to Chrome with AdBlockPlus on my laptop!

Cheap idiotic microsoft still trying to get IE users since 2005.


You can use internet explorer to go on them calm down

SandStormPosted:

really it's not a big deal u have other devises and the Facebook Xbox sucks

TywinPosted:

Hollywood_Undead Hahaha F*CK you microsoft!
Im not using your cheap IE!
Lol if anything, im sticking to Chrome with AdBlockPlus on my laptop!

Cheap idiotic microsoft still trying to get IE users since 2005.


It's not that big of a deal. Calm down their champ.

ChubbyLumpkinzPosted:

Hollywood_Undead Hahaha F*CK you microsoft!
Im not using your cheap IE!
Lol if anything, im sticking to Chrome with AdBlockPlus on my laptop!

Cheap idiotic microsoft still trying to get IE users since 2005.


why are you so mad

K-SmoovePosted:

FFA This decision doesn't effect me at all. I think it's kinda dumb to go on to those social networking apps on the Xbox anyway. People can just use their computers or phones.


Exactly.

FFAPosted:

This decision doesn't effect me at all. I think it's kinda dumb to go on to those social networking apps on the Xbox anyway. People can just use their computers or phones.

CentPosted:

The apps are pointless anyways. Well if you dont have a computer i guess they have some use.