The Windows 8.1 Store - improvements and refinements galore

When it comes to Windows viii devices, at that place is no doubt with the unit'south power to multitask or the power to exist productive and get stuff done. The Achilles heel of the Windows 8 platform at the moment, is its ain app shop, just equally we know, Microsoft has been working hard to deliver key applications similar Facebook and Flipboard (coming soon). With the release of Windows viii.1 however, an update was pushed for the app store that makes it easier to navigate and also help you observe some great apps you may accept missed.

Let'south start with the Beginning Screen. The new Windows Store for Windows viii.1 provides a alive tile on your start screen and can now exist sized as "large". The tile itself will be able to display new releases, special deals, and recently released app collections for special events.

Upon opening the Windows Shop in Windows 8.1, you volition besides discover a choice of scrolling apps on the left mitt side. These listed applications are a collection of featured apps that will testify what is currently trending within the shop, new applications that have been recently published and are gaining traction, summit paid apps, top free apps, and lastly, personalized recommendations based on your previous purchases. If the Shop recommends something to you that you don't like, you lot tin can even choose the "Not Interested" option and improve your experience.

Navigating the store has also become easier. Simply swipe downwardly to access a listing of categories to scan by – desire to just browse Games or Sports apps? No problem. In addition, a dwelling house push will ever exist available when swiping downwards, this creates a fast way to get back to the main screen without hitting the back push one-half a dozen times. And lastly, the search within the app shop now includes a smart search box that will automatically begin to list applications as you type.

If yous have upgraded to Windows 8.1 however, the updated Windows Store is one great reason to download that free update!

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Source: Microsoft