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Microsoft reaches 400,000 apps between Windows and Windows Phone stores, universal apps coming soon
Microsoft reaches 400,000 apps between Windows and Windows Phone stores, universal apps coming soon
Microsoft has confirmed a few milestones for its application stores this week. 05 Apr 2014
Windows Store hits 50,000 apps
Windows Store hits 50,000 apps
Unofficial tally by MetroStore Scanner 23 Mar 2013 - 2 comments
Microsoft to revise Windows Store guidelines, allowing mature titles
Microsoft to revise Windows Store guidelines, allowing mature titles
Earlier this month, we reported that Microsoft was blocking mature PEGI 16+ rated games from the Windows 8 marketplace in Europe or ESRB MATURE in the U.S. ...... 26 Oct 2012
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: The Windows 8 tablet death match
Mapping The Mobile Landscape: The Windows 8 tablet death match
Can ARM powered Windows RT tablets compete with Atom powered Windows 8 alternatives? 14 Oct 2012 - 10 comments
Windows Store to offer seven-day trials for apps
Windows Store to offer seven-day trials for apps
Microsoft has confirmed that apps purchased from the Windows 8 Windows Store will come with a trial period. App purchases will come with ...... 26 Jul 2012 - 2 comments
Sources: Angry Birds, Wordament among Windows Store launch games
Sources: Angry Birds, Wordament among Windows Store launch games
Microsoft is preparing to show off the Windows 8 Consumer Preview later this month, and with it launch the Windows Store. There will be a ...... 09 Feb 2012 - 1 comment
Windows Store can remotely kill Windows 8 apps
Windows Store can remotely kill Windows 8 apps
Like the Apple App Store, or the Android Market, the Windows Store can opt to remotely disable and delete applications from Windows 8. 10 Dec 2011 - 2 comments
Windows 8 Windows Store details
Windows 8 Windows Store details
Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 8 Windows Store, where developers can sell apps. Starting in February, devs can sell apps for a minimum ...... 09 Dec 2011 - 6 comments
VIDEO: Previewing the Windows Store
VIDEO: Previewing the Windows Store
Microsoft's Antoine Leblond previews the Windows Store at the company's Windows Store Preview event in San Francisco. 07 Dec 2011 - 3 comments
     

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