Microsoft has begun testing a new “My apps” tab inside the Xbox PC app for Windows 11 that lets players locate, download, and launch third‑party applications — from browsers and gaming utilities to rival storefronts — without leaving the Xbox experience, a move aimed squarely at improving...
Microsoft has quietly changed how the Microsoft Store handles app updates on Windows 11 and Windows 10: the long-standing option to permanently turn off automatic app updates in the Store UI is being removed for many users, and instead the Store now only offers time-limited pause options...
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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In June, we introduced the new Microsoft Store on Windows, redesigned from the ground up to meet the needs of customers across a variety of app experiences. We also opened up the Microsoft Store on Windows to developers using different types of frameworks, packaging technologies, and commerce...
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