The digital marketplace is entering a new era, and at its center is the Microsoft Store—a platform rapidly evolving to be more than just a storefront. With its latest round of developer-focused changes, Microsoft is setting its sights on transforming how Windows app creators onboard, distribute...
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The Microsoft Store is undergoing its most impactful transformation in years—ushering in changes likely to alter how both developers and end users experience Windows software distribution. At Build 2025, Microsoft’s annual developer showcase, a suite of new features and policies were unveiled...
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