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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HaitchyyPosted:

i wonder if the ie9 will let me download google chrome :P

XMEPosted:

I used facebook a couple times but didn't really like it.

BackHandLegendPosted:

Shanghai
BackHandLegend Haven't gotten the update :(

Why is everyone getting so anxious over the update? It is not any major changes....


Because I could use IE9. (Although I can just hook up my laptop to the tv through an HDMI and use my phone for both mouse and keyboard...)

K-SmoovePosted:

I never used this feature anyways.... I always use my phone.

oohPosted:

I never used the twitter app, but I never really liked the facebook app.. You could't really do much from it anyway.

PlotPosted:

oh man that sucks :( :(

ResolutePosted:

BackHandLegend Haven't gotten the update :(

Why is everyone getting so anxious over the update? It is not any major changes....

SimplyGamerPosted:

xplodingtaco1 Am I the only one who hasn't gotten the update yet?


They're updating via country and with a certain amount of people at one time. Should take about 1 week - for everyone to be updated.

Erected_PicklesPosted:

This is stupid, Just because they added internet explorer.

BackHandLegendPosted:

Haven't gotten the update :(