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Windows 11's new update system is a brutal reminder of where the Microsoft Store falls short

Windows Update orchestration platform will deliver a unified experience for app and driver updates.

Windows Central · May 29, 2025

Microsoft makes it free for developers to publish Windows apps on the Microsoft Store

Individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps on the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 for free.

Windows Central · May 19, 2025

Steam could be coming to the Microsoft Store – here’s what that could mean for you

The Steam app might soon be available in the Microsoft Store, according to one leaker.

TechRadar · May 19, 2025

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Oblivion Remastered got an update on PC Game Pass that broke upscaling just before the weekend

Bad timing.

PC Gamer · Apr 27, 2025

Xbox gamers are waking up to surprise treasure—free $5 or $10 Microsoft Store gift cards dropping into their inboxes like digital gold

The Spring sale is here, and Microsoft wants to get you started.

Windows Central · Apr 18, 2025

Intel Unison, a powerful free app bridging Android phones and PCs, is shutting down

Intel Unison is arguably the most powerful tool used to connect Android devices to PCs, but it won't be around for much longer.

Android Central · Apr 3, 2025

There's finally a fix for an annoying Microsoft Store bug that's older than Windows 11

Microsoft has finally fixed a problem with its store app that has preceded Windows 11.

TechRadar · Mar 6, 2025

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Windows 10 Mobile’s app store bites the dust, half a decade after support ended

Someone must have finally pulled the plug, as five years after support officially ended, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has stopped working properly.

Windows Central · Feb 27, 2025

This Microsoft Store update will let you save 100GB of space for games with a couple clicks

Microsoft is testing an option that will allow you to install individual components for some games through the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.

Windows Central · Feb 6, 2025

Microsoft replaces free wallpaper website with an unorganized mess in the Microsoft Store

Microsoft will soon retire its website for downloading free themes and wallpapers. Instead, the company will promote a themes section within the Microsoft Store.

Windows Central · Jan 24, 2025

'Ninja Gaiden 2 Black' highlights a major on-going issue with Xbox / PC Game Pass

Yesterday's Xbox Developer_Direct was awesome, but players grabbing the shadow-dropped remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on PC Game Pass are in for an annoying shock.

Windows Central · Jan 24, 2025

Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London

Microsoft's flagship UK "Experience Centre" storefront in London will close its doors next month, the company has confirmed.

Windows Central · Jan 23, 2025

More Call of Duty titles have been added to the Xbox app for PC, signaling a launch to Game Pass could be soon

Another selection of older Call of Duty titles has surfaced on the Microsoft Store, are they coming to Game Pass?

Windows Central · Dec 17, 2024

Some long-awaited classic Activision-Blizzard games just appeared on the Microsoft Store, could Xbox be getting another Game Pass injection?

Call of Duty + United Offensive, Call of Duty 2, and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have appeared on the Microsoft Store, so will they come to Xbox Game Pass?

Windows Central · Dec 9, 2024

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TechRadar · Dec 5, 2024

Finally! Windows 11’s Microsoft Store will soon let you update non-Microsoft apps

Windows 11’s Microsoft Store will soon be able to update third-party apps, making it easier to manage updates for installed apps.

Windows Central · Dec 4, 2024

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful

The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers.

TechRadar · Nov 22, 2024

Can’t uninstall or update your Microsoft Store apps? Weird Windows 10 bug has just been fixed, thankfully

Ever had Windows 10 insist that you can’t remove an app? This has happened to some people, but fortunately, there’s a fix.

Windows Central · Nov 14, 2024

Windows 11's Instant Games experience is no longer instant

The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.

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TechRadar · Nov 14, 2024

There’s now one less reason to visit the Microsoft Store – free Instant Games have been scrapped (though they didn’t help the platform much anyway)

Instant Games – free arcade games you could play via the Microsoft Store without installing them – is now on the scrapheap.

Windows Central · Nov 13, 2024

PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and other mobile games are here for Windows 11's Microsoft Store — here's why you can't play them

Microsoft and Tencent partnered to bring several mobile games to the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 but the partnership only affects PCs in China.

Windows Central · Nov 12, 2024

Does STALKER 2 have co-op multiplayer and cross-play?

At long last, STALKER 2 is finally almost here. But can you play it co-op, and with people on other platforms?

Windows Central · Nov 6, 2024

Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Game Pass?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 looks to be an excellent upgrade, but will it be on Game Pass? Here's what we know.

Windows Central · Nov 4, 2024

The Xbox app on Windows PC is moving in the right direction, but the pace of crucial usability updates is still critically too slow

Microsoft has updated the Xbox experience on PC a fair bit recently, but far too many basic features are missing. Why is the pace of updates so slow?

Windows Central · Oct 29, 2024

This Surface Pro "costs" $84,000, and it still doesn't include a keyboard or stylus?!

A Microsoft Store bug causes the Surface Pro X to be listed at €77,777.77 (about $84,000). The error only shows up in the Windows Microsoft Store and the item is out of stock, so you can't buy it on accident.

Tom’s Guide · Oct 18, 2024

How to watch 'MaXXXine' online and stream the final film in the horror trilogy from anywhere

Stream Ti West’s explosive conclusion to his “X” horror film trilogy. Our guide will explain how to watch “MaXXXine” online now and from anywhere in the world.

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