Xbox Windows 8 apps updated this week

The Xbox Games and Xbox SmartGlass apps for Windows 8 and Windows RT will be updated this week. The Xbox Games app should run faster, and provide simpler access to recently-played games and associated DLC, as well as more obvious trailers and screenshots and the ability to send messages to Xbox Live friends. The Xbox SmartGlass app will stay awake while you're using the second screen function, and will benefit from an updated controller layout as well as some stability fixes. More details are available on Major Nelson's blog.