Windows 10: Closer look at new Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and Windows 10

WinLatest · Jun 25, 2021

During the second event aimed at developers, Microsoft took the wraps off its new app store for Windows 11 and Windows 10.

The Microsoft Store, otherwise known as Windows Store, has been “rebuilt” and redesigned to offer more than the store currently available on Windows 10. Microsoft explained that the new Store offers better experience and performance than the Windows 10 Store, which has largely remained unchanged since its original Windows 8 version.

The visual redesign is based on Fluent Design and WinUI. It looks less cluttered and it comes with a new navigation menu on the left side. At the top of the store, there’s a new search bar, which is also available in the redesigned Windows Settings and Microsoft Photos app.

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Microsoft has also redesigned the apps page in the Store with more clarity on downloads size, reviews, app features, changelog and other information.

Stories are coming to Microsoft Store

Microsoft is also bringing stories to its new Store. This feature will help users discover new apps and it will also help developers inform users about their new apps and games, according to the company.

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According to Microsoft, Windows Store stories are “rich editorial content” featuring a set of images/screenshots highlighting features offered by the app.

New search bar

The search bar has been redesigned and it finally works.

Using the search bar, you can quickly preview apps available in the Store by typing keywords. The search bar will also show results from the Amazon Appstore, which powers the section of the Android apps in the Microsoft Store.

New pop-up store

To better support web apps, Microsoft is introducing a new store pop-up that will allow users to install apps from the browser. This feature works when the user clicks on a Microsoft Store badge/banner on a website like Spotify.

When you click a Microsoft Store download badge, Windows 11’s app installer pop up will appear and it will help you manage the installation.

New policies for developers

Windows 11 Store is now more open for developers and it will support more types of Windows apps. For example, developers can now publish any kind of desktop app made using .NET, Electron, React Native, UWP, Xamarin, Java, PWA, and of course Win32 is now supported as well.

Another big change is support for third-party commerce platform on Store. Developers will be able to use their own commerce solutions in their apps to charge customers and Microsoft won’t take any fees, which means 100% of the revenue will go to the developers.

The new Microsoft Store is coming later this year, but Microsoft will release the first preview to the testers in the Insider program this month.

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Ahhzz · Jun 25, 2021

Windows 10 Tweaks

As you may already know, Windows 10 (as well as Windows 8) allow you to log in with a valid Microsoft account, instead of creating a local account that only works on your machine. However, you may prefer to keep a local account for privacy reasons. If you do, though, some Windows 10 features—like Cortana—may not work. Despite the default behavior, the Windows 10 Store is not one of them. You can still log in to your Microsoft account for just the Store without switching to a full Microsoft account. The process, however, is not terribly obvious. To do so, follow these steps:

Launch the Store from your Start menu.

Click the user icon next to the search box.

Click “Sign-in” from the menu that appears.

Choose “Microsoft account” and log in like normal.

When the “Make it yours” box appears do not enter your password. Instead, click “Sign in to just this app instead.”

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Brink · Jun 25, 2021

A Closer Look at the New Xbox One Experience’s Store

The New Xbox One Experience is almost here – and we’ve got an exciting video of the improved Xbox One Store to share with you! As you’ll see in the video clip above, Major Nelson recently sat down with Partner Group Program Manager for Xbox One, Richard Irving to talk about a few of the changes and updates we’ve got in store for… well, the Store!

There’s a ton to discover in the New Xbox One Experience, and all of the games you already own will be ready and waiting for you. But when you’re ready for more, quickly find the games and content you want in the optimized Store. As you land on the Store from Home, you’ll notice it expands into four easy to explore areas – Games, Apps, Movies & TV, and Music. A new vertical gallery view inside the Store brings you more listings at a glance. You can browse through categories like Featured, New Releases, Most Played, Top Rated, Coming Soon, and Recommendations to help you find new things to play, interact with, watch, or listen to.

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You’ll also notice that the Store has gotten a big quality-of-life upgrade: It’s much faster and easier to navigate, and requires fewer clicks to get to the stuff you care about. The new Store menu for each section is streamlined, allowing you to get to add-on content quickly, plus redeem any codes you may have.

On each game’s page within the Store, we’ve reorganized everything to focus on the information that our fans want when making their purchasing decisions. All of the content for all of the games in the Store is front-and-center, from add-on content to videos and bundle items. Browse some more and you’ll be able to see active Twitch broadcasts for a game, popular screenshots and videos that players have created, and – of course – access each title’s Game Hub, so that you can check out the latest updates on your favorite games directly from the game developers, and see which of your friends play the game. You can also compare Gamerscore, Achievements, and other game stats with your friends.

Like the rest of the New Xbox One Experience, the revamped Store is coming on Nov. 12. Check out the video above for the full rundown, and stay excited – we’ve got a lot more to share with you between now and launch!
For a closer look at the New Xbox One Experience’s Home and Guide, check out this post and video; for a view of the new Game Hubs, check out this one.
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Source: A Closer Look at the New Xbox One Experience's Store - Xbox Wire

See also:

Global Rollout Of The New Xbox One Experience On Nov 12 - Windows 10 Forums

Your New Xbox One Experience Begins Today - Windows 10 Forums

A Closer Look at the New Xbox One Experience’s Avatars and OneGuide - Windows 10 Forums

95Viper · Jun 25, 2021

Windows Store 10 cents deals

Nice deals 0on some apps and stuff, but the store is so stupid, can't change country, so can't complete a purchase.
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Change your region for Windows Store

Applies to Windows 10

NOTE: If you move to a different country or region, change your region setting to keep shopping at Store. Note: Most products purchased from Windows Store in one region will not work in another. This includes Xbox Live Gold and Groove Music Pass, apps, games, music, movies, and TV shows.

To change your region in Windows, in the search box, enter Region, and then select Change your country or region.

Under Country or region, select your new region.

You can switch back to your original region at any time.

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Windows 10: Closer look at new Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and Windows 10

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