Neowin News Feed for: Store

Itsdagram sees over 22,500 downloads in 4 days, becomes 'number one selling app'

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:03:09 +0100

Itsdagram, the first fully featured Instagram app, has seen over 22,500 downloads in four days. That figure has doubled in the last few days, showing the desire for Instagram on Windows Phone. Read more...

GoPro Remote App goes live in Windows Phone store

Ben Buffone — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:01 +0100

GoPro, makers of wearable action cameras, have released their first app for Windows Phone, allowing you to control your HD HERO3 or HD HERO2 via your Windows Phone 8 device. Read more...

Tumblr arrives on Windows Phone with Live Tile integration

Ben Buffone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:48:31 +0100

Tumblr for Windows Phone 8 has finally been released on the Windows Phone store. Boasting over 100 million blogs, the release is sure to please many users, both new and existing. Read more...

iTunes adds 'Buy Now, Download Later' options

Ben Buffone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:05:59 +0100

Apple have added an option to the iTunes Store whereby users can store purchased content in the cloud for downloading at their leisure. The feature applies to movies, TV shows and music box sets. Read more...

Microsoft, you need app support, not more apps for cash

Brad Sams — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:26:22 +0000

Microsoft recently launched a new promotion to give developers $100 for building a Windows app but the promotion is sending all the wrong messages and will not result in positive gains. Read more...

Apple offers up to $100 off products through "secret" eBay store

Max Slater-Robins — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:03:01 +0000

A new, and unclaimed, eBay outlet appears to be run by Apple and offers refurbished products at large discounts to Apple's official refurbished stores, hinting at a new path for the company. Read more...

The Google Store - coming soon to a mall near you?

Andy Weir — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:03:53 +0000

Is Google planning to launch its own retail stores? A report claims the search giant will open its first stores this year, offering demos of Google Glass, and selling Nexus and Chrome OS devices. Read more...

Purchase a PC from the Microsoft Store, get a $100 voucher

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:07:12 +0000

Microsoft is handing out $100 vouchers for all purchases of PCs over $699 until February 19th; unfortunately the deal excludes the Surface range, and the voucher can't be used for Surface products Read more...

Microsoft names the next 5 cities to receive a Microsoft store

Brad Sams — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:19:15 +0000

Microsoft has been building out its retail presence for a few years now and has been opening stores consistently for the past 6 months. That trend continues with the announcement of 5 news stores. Read more...

The pursuit of 'appyness: Which apps do Windows 8 + Windows Phone 8 need most?

Andy Weir — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:21:52 +0000

Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 haven't yet got all the apps that rival platforms enjoy - but which apps would you most like to see on Microsoft-powered devices? Join in the discussion and let us know. Read more...

Here are the next 6 cities to receive a Microsoft store

Brad Sams — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:03:23 +0000

Microsoft has announced this morning the location of the next six Microsoft stores that will include Texas, Ohio, Florida, San Francisco, St Louis and Salt Lake City and they will open in 2013. Read more...

PEGI 18 games now in Windows Store, starting with GTA IV and The Witcher 2

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:06:28 +0000

Microsoft's restrictions on mature content in the Windows Store have now been lifted, meaning Europeans can access PEGI 18-rated games including Grand Theft Auto IV and The Witcher 2 Read more...

Windows Phone Marketplace app ranking algorithm changed

Andrew Stevenson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:59:30 +0000

While Microsoft continues to build its Windows and Window Phone Stores, recent changes to the ranking algorithms could impact the smaller developers trying to get their apps seen. Read more...

Two thirds of Windows Store apps made by 12% of developers

Andrew Stevenson — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:09:04 +0000

With Windows 8 hitting 20,000 apps in the Windows Store, a statistic has come to light that only 12% of developers are actively producing and supporting apps for the new OS. Read more...

Windows Store has more apps, more downloads than Mac App Store

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:43:52 +0000

An interesting report from Distimo has revealed some great statistics about the Windows Store, including that it has more apps available and receives more daily downloads than the Mac App Store. Read more...

Microsoft will actually allow PEGI 18 games on the Store

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:24:37 +0100

Microsoft has changed its stance on "mature" content in the Windows Store, as it will allow games rated PEGI 18 onto the Store before the end of the year so content is on par across Europe and the USA Read more...

Microsoft's Times Square store opens, draws massive crowds

Brad Sams — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:22:08 +0100

Microsoft has opened its Times Square holiday pop-up store and it brought with it a huge crowd. We have gathered a few images from Twitter that show Microsoft has a serious crowd of its newest store. Read more...

PlayStation Store revamp: coming October 23rd

Jake Durasamy — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 22:53:42 +0100

PlayStation is planning and working on a revamp for the PlayStation store to help users to find content more efficiently. From what we can see, it looks like Sony's taken notes from Microsoft. Read more...

Windows 8 prohibits adult (PEGI 18) games on the Store

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:03:35 +0100

Windows 8's app certification requirements will prohibit any apps that contain "adult content", and while this includes any rated PEGI 18 games, their ESRB Mature counterparts are apparently fine Read more...

Rapper causes an uproar at a Microsoft Store

Jake Durasamy — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 22:57:38 +0100

Machine Gun Kelly, a rapper known for his fast lyrical flow was in a Microsoft store performing last week, when things escalated for the worst. He was reportedly giving the middle finger to employees. Read more...