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Microsoft will not take a cut from developers using third-party payment systems in apps

Usama Jawad — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that from July 28, developers can opt to use third-party payment mechanisms in their apps without paying the company any fee. This is in stark contrast to Google and Apple. Read more...

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GOG to discontinue its Fair Price Package program on March 31

Florin Bodnarescu — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:30:02 +0000

In light of pressure from the likes of Epic Games Store and the higher cut for developers, GOG has decided to retire the long-running Fair Price Package program on March 31 of this year. Read more...

The only thing Windows Phone 8.x users are getting in the Store is error 805a0193

Steven Parker — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:28:01 +0000

Since this weekend, people who are still rocking Windows Phone 8.x devices have been denied the right to download and update their apps in the Windows Store, instead getting an error message. Read more...

Microsoft Store publishing times have been sped up

Paul Hill — Sat, 30 Jun 2018 19:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has introduced changes to the Microsoft store which means developers can publish changes pertaining to their app in under an hour. Updating the app will still take up to three days though. Read more...

Microsoft might add a 'Departments' menu to the Store on Windows 10

Abhay V — Sun, 20 May 2018 21:14:01 +0000

A report today states that Microsoft is currently A/B testing a 'Departments' drop-down in the Microsoft Store on Windows 10. The menu contains up to five categories for better discoverability. Read more...

Here's how you can fix the missing Store bug in Windows 10 build 17110

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:30:01 +0000

Following the release of build 17110 into the Fast ring, many users reported their Store app as missing or broken. An unofficial fix has now been detailed on Microsoft's support forum for Insiders. Read more...

UWP apps now support subscription-based billing

Craig Mu — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 05:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has added support for subscription-based billing for Universal Windows Platform apps. Developers can now set up automatic recurring payment systems to generate consistent revenue. Read more...

Surprise! Google Chrome is now available on the Microsoft Store, kind of

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:20:01 +0000

Google has circumvented Microsoft's ban on any browsers that do not use Edge's rendering engine by offering an app that acts as a web wrapper for the download page for its own browser, Chrome. Read more...

Spotify for Xbox One available from today

Paul Hill — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 15:16:02 +0000

Spotify for Xbox One is now listed on the Xbox Store and will be ready to download on August 8. The app is available for free and premium Spotify customers and comes with Spotify Connect. Read more...

New photos show off Spotify for Xbox One

Usama Jawad — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 15:04:01 +0000

The Store listing for the upcoming Spotify app for Xbox One has been spotted, shedding more light on its features as well as its visual appearance. The app is currently being internally tested. Read more...

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and openSUSE Leap come to the Windows Store for Insiders

Usama Jawad — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 11:34:01 +0000

It appears that some Linux distros have started making their way to the Windows Store. The operating systems are available for Insiders right now, and will be generally available later this year. Read more...

Citrix allows you to run Win32 apps on UWP-only Windows 10 S using virtualization

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sun, 28 May 2017 12:06:01 +0000

Windows 10 S is known for running only Windows Store apps, thereby excluding most legacy apps. Citrix, however, has a possible solution, allowing users to run Win32 apps via a virtual machine. Read more...

Linux distros won't work on Microsoft's new Windows 10 S

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 20 May 2017 00:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has clarified that while Windows 10 S will only run apps found in the Windows Store, not all such "apps" will work, including the Linux distros recently announced at Build 2017. Read more...

Hot on the heels of iTunes and Spotify, WhatsApp desktop app is coming to the Windows Store

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:32:02 +0000

A listing on the Windows Store indicates that along with Spotify and iTunes, WhatsApp will also be coming to the Windows Store on PC. The app will be a port of the company's existing desktop app. Read more...

Microsoft plans to start updating Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 via the Windows Store

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:10:01 +0000

At a recent Ignite session, Microsoft Fred Pullen announced changes to the way Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 will be updated in the future, with a move to using the Store as the update vector. Read more...

Microsoft expands Windows 10 Store carrier billing in UK, Italy

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:00:03 +0000

After originally launching carrier billing alongside Sprint in the US last year, now Microsoft is finally bringing the feature to O2 customers in the UK and Wind customers in Italy. Read more...

Developer finds 'New and Rising' Windows 10 Store apps are in fact "old" and static

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 09:18:01 +0000

An analysis of the "New and Rising" chart in the Windows 10 Store, shows the apps listed there are static and by all means kind of old. This is discouraging for Microsoft and a repeat of history. Read more...

Microsoft reveals all the games included in its Ultimate Game Sale

Usama Jawad — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 09:46:01 +0000

Microsoft has posted a list of nearly 300 games, Add-On and DLCs available on Xbox 360, Xbox One and Windows 10 that will be available on a discount during its Ultimate Game Sale, starting tomorrow. Read more...

Windows Store now lets you choose install location for large games and apps

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 06:24:01 +0000

The Windows Store got quietly updated at some point and now allows users on the Insider builds to choose where to install large games and apps on an individual basis. This is a very welcome change. Read more...

Windows 10 Store gets populated with Xbox titles as stores finally converge

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:33:56 +0000

The Xbox store is finally getting unified with the Windows 10 Store, a move that Microsoft had promised would be coming as part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The new unified Store is now live. Read more...

Telltale is bringing its entire games catalog to the Windows Store on PC and Mobile

Usama Jawad — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 06:38:01 +0000

Telltale Games has announced that it is bringing its gaming library to the Windows Store for both PC and Mobile. These games include The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, Game of Thrones, and others. Read more...

27 games get pulled from Steam in Germany, likely for being controversial

Usama Jawad — Tue, 31 May 2016 15:06:02 +0000

In an attempt to remove media which might be harmful for children, a government body in Germany has presumably removed 27 games from the Steam store, including the entire Postal series. Read more...

Microsoft shares new Windows Store insights, touts 6.5 billion visits

Usama Jawad — Fri, 27 May 2016 06:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has shared some new Windows Store insights, claiming that the store has enjoyed 6.5 billion visits since the launch of Windows 10, touting it as a profitable opportunity for developers. Read more...

Microsoft offers big discounts on apps, games, music and movies during summer celebration

Usama Jawad — Fri, 27 May 2016 06:08:01 +0000

As part of its Ready, Set, Summer celebration, Microsoft is offering massive discounts of various apps, games, music and movies. The deals include Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta and more. Read more...

Here's a look at the new Windows Store UI that came with today's Windows 10 Mobile build

Rich Woods — Tue, 17 May 2016 04:44:01 +0000

With today's Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build, the Windows Store received an update for Insiders as well. The update brings a revamped UI. Unfortunately, it's only for mobile right now. Read more...

Valiant Hearts makes its way to the Windows Store for Windows 10 PCs and phones

Usama Jawad — Tue, 10 May 2016 12:44:01 +0000

Valiant Hearts: The Great War, a popular episodic puzzle adventure game published by Ubisoft has made its way to Windows 10. It is available as a free download with optional in-app purchases. Read more...

Amazon reportedly looking to open as many as 400 brick and mortar stores

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:18:01 +0000

According to a credible report, the giant online retailer is looking to expand its physical presence across the country. Amazon reportedly wants to open as many as 400 stores across the US. Read more...

Microsoft rolls out new age rating system for Windows Store apps and games

Usama Jawad — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 13:44:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it's rolling out a new age rating system for Windows Store apps and games using IARC, which will automatically generate regional certificates, streamlining the process. Read more...

Apple reportedly getting ready to open new stores in Mexico and Latin America

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 09:24:01 +0000

According to a credible report, Apple is looking to significantly expand its retail locations in Latin America, the first step being a new Apple Store coming soon in Mexico City. Read more...

Microsoft might have fixed its broken in-app purchase system

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:02:01 +0000

Even though Microsoft didn't publicly recognize its broken in-app purchase system across all versions of Windows, the company might have fixed the issue which was affecting a majority of users. Read more...

Microsoft begins 10 days of 10 Cent Deals with huge discounts on apps, games, music and movies

Usama Jawad — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:27:34 +0000

To jump-start the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend in the United States, Microsoft has begun "10 Days of 10 Cent Deals", offering massive discounts on a wide range of apps, games, music and movies. Read more...

Apple issues apology following allegations of racism against schoolboys

Usama Jawad — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:24:01 +0000

Apple has apologized to six black Australian students following allegations of racism, after they were turned out from the company's store based on the possibility that they "might steal something". Read more...

The Windows Store can now locate and delete spam reviews of apps

Usama Jawad — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 06:02:01 +0000

Microsoft is integrating a new technology into the Windows Store which will allow it to automatically detect and delete spam reviews of applications. The issue was first raised by a developer in 2013. Read more...

Amazon opens doors to its first physical retail store in Seattle

Chris Schroeder — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:50:01 +0000

Amazon, the online mega-retail store, is making itself known in the physical world with a new retail store that focuses on what made the company what it is today: books. Read more...

Microsoft is now showing suggested apps in the Start Menu

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:10:01 +0000

In a bid to improve app downloads, and in line what Microsoft showed previously, the Start Menu in build 10565 of Windows 10 will now show you suggested Store apps. Read more...

Apple axes iFixit's app after they disassemble the new Apple TV

Usama Jawad — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 08:54:01 +0000

Apple has banned iFixit's developer account which consequently also removes its app from the store, citing that the team prematurely tore down the new Apple TV, violating certain terms and conditions. Read more...

Apple TV rumoured to have motion-sensitive remote control to attract casual gamers [Update]

Moshe Jacobs — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:48:01 +0000

New Apple products are expected soon and that includes a new generation of Apple TV devices. Aside from processor upgrades, one big feature could sell this platform to casual gamers. Read more...

Halo Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike have been discounted up to 60% on the Windows Store

Usama Jawad — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:06:02 +0000

Microsoft has discounted the price of its two Halo games in the Windows Store by up to 60%. Being a universal purchase, you can buy both the games for a total of $4.48 to play on your Windows devices. Read more...

There have been six times more app downloads per device on Windows 10 than on 8

Usama Jawad — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 14:08:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that there have been "6x more app downloads per device" on the company's latest OS as compared to Windows 8. However, several big-name apps are still missing from the scene. Read more...