UPDATE: Microsoft publishes details of Xbox One August Update, says it's rolling out today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update isn't slated to arrive until Tuesday, but it would appear to have come early for Xbox One users. Microsoft is calling it the August Update.

The company has detailed the Update on a Support page. The release date is listed as July 29, 2016, which is today. Microsoft has also released an introductory video today.

Interestingly, the Xbox One August Update will be the only version of the Anniversary Update that will actually begin rolling out on the anniversary of the Windows 10 launch - at least, going by the release date on Microsoft's support page.

Here is the full detail of what's new:

​​Cortana available in the U.S. and UK

• Talk to Cortana on your Xbox One with your headset or Kinect. To start, just say "Hey Cortana" or launch the Cortana app. If you're not sure what to say, try "Hey Cortana, what can I say?"
• If you're using Kinect, turn on your console by saying, "Hey Cortana, Xbox on."

Background music

• Music apps will now be able to play music in the background. In an app that supports background music, just start some music. You'll be able to switch to other apps and games while the music plays.
• After starting your music: To play, pause, skip, and adjust music volume from anywhere, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, choose Multitasking, then select your music controls.
• The app must support background music. An updated Pandora app in the U.S. is the first app to support background music—and more are coming soon.

My games & apps

• Your stuff is closer. From Home, move right and select My games & apps.
• In My games & apps, there are new sorting options.
• "Ready to Install" has its own area, so you can quickly find the games and apps you've purchased but haven't installed.
• Game and app updates will show up in their own area, when available.
• The queue area now tells you what's been recently installed in addition to what's in your queue.

Language & location settings

• You can now choose your location separately from your system language. To change your language and location, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, select Settings > All settings, then choose System > Language & location
• All languages aren't available for all locations. When you choose a language that isn't usually associated with your location, most of the system will be in your chosen language, but you may see a mix of languages in areas like Store or online content.

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BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY: 2 More 360 Games Playable on the One Today

After the huge drop of eight backwards compatible games the other day. This list of two is mildly interesting at best.

Boom Boom Rocket and Syberia are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today.

*As always, those that own these games digitally will be able to download them again for free from the "Ready to Download" section of the Xbox One. If you own Alan Wake on disc, you can also put this in and the necessary files required to make it work will be downloaded.

Set off an amazing display of fireworks with Boom Boom Rocket. As rockets fly against a spectacular cityscape, time their detonation to the beat of the music to unleash some awesome pyrotechnics. Featuring four game modes including two multiplayer modes, and a great soundtrack, Boom Boom Rocket is the explosive must-have game for Xbox Live Arcade.

The critically acclaimed adventure jewel from Benoit Sokal arrives on Xbox Live Arcade. Embark on an unforgettable journey into Syberia's enigmatical universe and explore a bewitching world full of larger than life automatons! Incarnate Kate Walker, in her quest to unveil the mystery around the disappearance of the Voralberg factory’s heir, a formerly glorious company, and experience situations that will put Kate's lifestyle under question!

FREEBIES: Games With Gold August 2016

For the month of August, Xbox Live Gold members will receive four new free games, two on Xbox One and two on Xbox 360.

As part of the Games with Gold program. You can play both Xbox 360 titles on your Xbox One with Backward Compatibility.

*Titles are available as free downloads for qualifying Xbox Live Gold members in all markets where Xbox Live is available. Some regions may offer different titles depending on market availability.

On Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold members can download WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate ($59.99 ERP) for free during the month of August. WWE 2K16 ($39.99 ERP) will be available as a free download from August 16th to September 15th.

On Xbox 360, starting Friday, August 1st, Spelunky ($19.99 ERP) will be free for Xbox Live Gold members through August 15th. Then on August 16th, Xbox Live Gold Members can download Beyond Good & Evil HD ($14.99 ERP) for free through August 31st.