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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.

The Microsoft Store has been updated for Dev and Canary channel members of the Windows Insider Program. The latest release offers improvements for the recently launched Instant Games feature and more.

Microsoft has released a new preview update for the Microsoft Store app on Windows. Windows Insiders can try the updated algorithms that prioritize discovering new applications and games.

Microsoft is rolling out a new update for the Microsoft Store app for all users on Windows 10 and 11. Version 22311 fixes a bug with the program only displaying the most installs or updates.

Windows Insider Program members in the Canary and Dev channels can try out a Notepad update that includes a "Edit with Notepad" option in File Explorer, along with some Microsoft Store improvements

The Microsoft Store app on Windows received a new gaming section. It is called "Arcade" (don't confuse it and its icon with Apple Arcade), and it allows you to play instant games without downloading.

Samsung has quietly added its own in-house Internet browser in the Microsoft Store to download which allows it to be used by Windows 10 and 11 PCs, even ones that are not made by Samsung.

The Microsoft Store app got a quiet update this week, allowing people who purchase games from the store to finally pick where they can download and store the games on their PC hard drive.

A new version of the Microsoft Store app is out for members of the Windows Insider Program in the Dev and Canary channels. It adds a way to change the drive and folder location for downloading games.

Microsoft has published a FAQ explaining how third-party billing systems work in the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and 11. The document details refunds, family controls, payment issues, and more.

The new Intel Application Optimization is available in the Microsoft Store. It can help boost frame rates in some PC games, but it is only supported in a few of the new 14th-Gen Core CPUs.

Microsoft has released a new update for the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 and 10. The main highlight in version 22309 is performance improvements, namely significantly faster loading times.

The recently unveiled Xbox Wireless Controller Stellar Shift Special Edition is now available with a big discount, allowing you to grab it for $49.99 and save $20 for something else.

Newegg is offering people a chance to get an Xbox $100 gift card for only $88 when you use a special promo code at checkout. It can be used to get both Xbox and Microsoft Store items.

A new look for the Microsoft Store website rolled out this week. Its development team used a wide variety of web component tools to create the new site, which more closely resembles the Windows 11 app

If you are a member of the Windows Insider Program in the Canary and Dev channels you can check out a new version of the Microsoft store that adds a new look for Windows license pages.

Here is a simple and beautiful open-source weather app with stunning DirectX 12-powered visuals to replace the stock Windows 10 and 11 Weather program Microsoft recently redesigned.

Windows Subsystem for Android version 2309 Preview is now available with graphics performance improvements, .cer files support, reliability enhancements, security updates, and other changes.

Microsoft is launching a new feature in preview form today as part of the Windows 11 update called Instant Games, where you can play casual games directly in the Microsoft Store with no downloads.

Xbox Insiders will get first crack at applying for the Xbox Mastercard, which will let them earn extra points on everyday purchases on the Microsoft Store for free games, and much more.

Spencer says that the 1 million concurrent player number for Starfield was "across all platforms." That likely includes its Steam numbers, which had over 260,000 players online at once on Wednesday.

Windows Insiders can now check out a new section of the Microsoft Store that's all about the company's PC Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate services, and you can subscribe to them from the storefront.

Google has teamed up with NVIDIA to offer all Chromebook users the perk of free three-month trials for GeForce NOW Priority memberships. These let users cut long waiting times to play games and more.

Windows 11 customers in the United States received a new Microsoft Store feature: the app can now display AI-generated review summaries to understand better what people think about a specific app.

Microsoft is partnering with PWABuilder to allow some developers with progressive web apps to post them on the Microsoft Store for free. This limited-time offer will end on September 15.

Microsoft has released the updated Paint app with the long-promised dark mode and improved zoom controls. Version 11.2304.30.0 is now gradually rolling out to Windows 11 users in the stable channel.

Microsoft has quietly updated the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11 and 10 with a new "System Components" badge to help customers distinguish system components from other applications and games.

This move comes after Microsoft announced in June that it would sell parts for certain devices in its Surface PC family that could be bought by owners to replace those products themselves.

Tonight on Microsoft Weekly: Microsoft reports its finances and gets slapped with an antitrust investigation from the EU; Windows 11 receives new builds and features; and Edge has a new mascot.

PayPal and Microsoft expand their partnership to include Pay Later and Venmo on more Microsoft platforms. Venmo is available to US customers on the Microsoft Store, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass.

In May 2023, at its annual Build conference, Microsoft announced AI-generated review summaries in the Microsoft Store. Now the feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders in select regions.

Ink Workspace, a third-party alternative for Windows 11's crippled Start menu, got updated to version 2.3. The latest release adds the Mica material, new font, fixes, and new features.

The Microsoft Store Ultimate Game Sale will run through July 31. Xbox gamers can save up to 80 percent on select digital Xbox games, and up to 35 percent off select PC games during the event

The recently released Windows 11 build 25905 contains an important change for those using Windows PCs with ARM processors: the OS no longer supports arm32 UWP applications. Here is what that means.

Just like Dev Channel, Windows 11 Canary Channel insiders too can now get to experience the all-new AI Hub with the latest Canary build thanks to the latest Microsoft Store update.

The Surface Pro 9, Microsoft's flagship tablet, is now available with notable discounts. The company lets you save up to $300 on various configurations, including the 5G-enabled variant.