If you want to test preview versions of Files, a popular file manager for Windows, you can now download the preview version from the Microsoft Store.
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Microsoft has released a new preview version of the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, which makes it easier to update Win32 apps.
The Microsoft Store app on Windows 10 and 11 received plenty of updates during the last few months. Here are the most notable ones.
Microsoft has removed several Widgets from the Store, including To Do, Microsoft 365 Feed, Calendar, and more, but it's for the good.
Microsoft has released the Bing Wallpaper app in the Microsoft Store allowing users to set the daily Bing homepage images as their desktop wallpaper.
Microsoft Store is offering Black Friday and Cyber Week deals on Surface devices, Xbox consoles and accessories, and select games.
Microsoft is getting rid of the Arcade section of the Microsoft Store that houses instant games starting November 14.
Microsoft has partnered with Tencent to bring Android apps and games to Windows 11 users in China. This partnership allows Chinese Windows Insiders to access a wide range of Android games.
Microsoft is retiring its Paint 3D app today, November 4th. Despite initial high expectations, the app failed to gain popularity and will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store.
Microsoft has revealed Windows apps that won the Microsoft Store Awards 2024 in 14 different categories.
Members of the Windows Insiders Program can check out a new update to the Microsoft Store with redesigned app and game pages.
Apple has updated its Apple Music app for Windows with collaborative playlists, full-screen album art, and a new Column Browser.
Microsoft Store is getting an updated home page with a reworked categories experience for easier access to various apps.
Microsoft is quietly retiring its Paint 3D Windows app. The app, which was launched in 2016, will no longer receive updates and will be removed from the Microsoft Store on November 4.
Microsoft announced a big update for the Store app on Windows 11. It finally has proper changelogs for app updates, separate downloads and library pages, new badges, and other changes.
It is that time of the year again when Microsoft allows Windows users to nominate their favorite Windows apps for the annual Microsoft Store App Awards. The submissions are open until September 15.
Microsoft's Surface Pro 11 and the Surface Laptop 7 are now available for pre-order for business customers. Also, the Surface Pro 11 is now available with a 5G cellular option for the first time.
Microsoft's Windows Package Manager (winget) has been updated to version 1.8, introducing the ability to download Microsoft Store apps for offline distribution. This feature is useful for IT teams.
Microsoft Reflect is a well-being app designed to foster connection and support emotional well-being in educational settings. It is now released as a Windows app (albeit a packaged web version).
All Microsoft Windows Insider members can download a new update to the Microsoft Store, which adds search suggestions and more. Dev and Canary Insiders are getting a new Paint update as well.
The Microsoft Store's annual Back to School sale is running from July 16 through September 10. This year, the sale includes discounts on Surface devices, such as the new Copilot+ PCs.
Microsoft is testing a small but very convenient feature for the Microsoft Store app on Windows. Soon, you will be able to search for apps in the "Library" section using a dedicated search box.
The recently released WOA Device Manager app for installing Windows 11 on the Surface Duo smartphones has landed in the Microsoft Store. You can use it to install Windows and manage drivers.
Microsoft is rolling out a new Microsoft Store update for Windows Insiders. In the latest release, the company has allowed customers to use Microsoft Wallet when buying apps and games.
Slack is the latest developer to support Windows on ARM. Developers have released a new beta version with support for ARM-powered Windows PCs, promising to ship a Microsoft Store version soon.
Microsoft recently killed Android app support by deprecating Windows Subsystem for Android. However, the initiative lives, at least in China, thanks to a new partnership between Microsoft and Tencent.
Some members of the Xbox Insider Program will be able to try out upcoming improvements to the Microsoft Store app on Xbox that will make it easier to find online game discounts and deals.
Microsoft has announced some big changes to how its app store on Windows 10 and 11 works. Now, every user can download application executables directly from the Microsoft Store website.
In September 2023, Microsoft announced early access to Xbox Mastercard, a credit card with perks for gamers. Today, the no-annual-fee card is available to all residents of the United States.
Along with new performance improvements, the Microsoft Store app now has a new feature that makes any apps and games you have already installed from the store less visible on the home pages.
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Microsoft Store app to all users in the Stable Channel. The highlight of the update is the big performance upgrades across different parts of the app.
Microsoft has released a new version of the Microsoft Store for the members of the Canary and Dev Windows Insider channels. The new version includes some big performance improvements.
Dropbox has just made things a bit easier for its Windows users. Those who prefer Dropbox over other cloud storage providers can now download the app from the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and 11.
Microsoft has released a new version of the Microsoft Store app for Windows. It brings a "What's new" section where users can check out the latest improvements and features of the app.
The European-based cloud gaming service Boosteroid has expanded its support for playing Microsoft-published games to include a list of titles from the Microsoft Store and from Game Pass.
The Microsoft PC Manager app is the official tool from Microsoft to make your computer a little faster and maintain its good health. The app is now available for download from the Microsoft Store.
The Calendar Flyout app, a replacement for Windows 11's stock flyout, has been updated to version 2.0. The latest release adds many new features and improvements to help you keep track of your events.
Iowa's Attorney General is taking legal action against TikTok for having an incorrect age rating on stores such as Google Play Store which exposes young audiences to inappropriate content.
Microsoft has released a new Microsoft Store update for all Windows customers in the Stable Channel. Version 22312 is now available for download with new app install notifications.
The Files app version 3.1 is now rolling out to all users via the Microsoft Store. It brings new archive features, improved drag and drop, a tray icon, better sorting, and other changes.
