Ok, here’s a handy tool, just arrived in the Store. ShareTo: Other Sites allow you to feed your current URL to series of Web Services online for processing. How about feeding to a Translation Service or a Readability Service. The possibility is endless. Here you have the excerpts from the Store: Description ShareTo: Other DeviceContinue reading “ShareTo: Other Site–Your Web Services Interface in the Store”
Oh the Nostalgia – Play Paper Rush, a Nintendo Classic for Windows 8
Random Salad Games have been publishing retro games for Windows 8 since the Consumer Preview was available for beta tester. One of their game is the Nintendo classic, Paper Rush. It has a quirky music and 90’s cartoony look to it. I like it. It’s a good time waster. If you have played it before, youContinue reading “Oh the Nostalgia – Play Paper Rush, a Nintendo Classic for Windows 8”
Introducing Metro Social–A fresh fully Metro Facebook Client
Jason Short (@Infinitecodex) just announced Metro Social App in the Windows Store. A look in the Store is enough to prompt this mention on McAkins Online. Metro Social is one awesome Facebook client, and I am sure it will give other clients in the Store a good run for their money. The app makes goodContinue reading “Introducing Metro Social–A fresh fully Metro Facebook Client”
AppSoft brings you the Store Stats with AppCounter
As most of you know we were keeping track of Apps Count in the Metro Store here on McAkins Online, but then the number of Apps got to a point in which it is humanly impossible to track, at which point we decided to stop. Well we are glad some genius Devs have taken overContinue reading “AppSoft brings you the Store Stats with AppCounter”
Microsoft HealthVault MX has arrived in the Store!
There have been rumors that Microsoft is working on its HealthVault product, well, the wait is over. Microsoft HealthVault debuts in the Store. With this app you have direct access to your Health Information. In times of calamity, such information comes in handy. You can easily share the information with the any doctor treating youContinue reading “Microsoft HealthVault MX has arrived in the Store!”
Lots of GRE Apps just Arrived in the Store!
Preparing for Graduate Record Exams? A lot of resource just arrived in the Store, and most of them are free! Just Search for the word “GRE” from the Search Charm and download to your heart content.
A Great GMail App debuts in the Store
For those of you unfortunate enough to be tied to the ADs Platform called Google (Yes I’m not a Google fan) here is something to relieve your pain. Here is an awesome GMail App, fully implemented with Touch in Mind. It provides all GMail functionality within the confine of a Metro App. The Devs shouldContinue reading “A Great GMail App debuts in the Store”
Excel Viewer from ComponentOne is the Best
Well, today is turning out to be Excel Viewers’ Day! ComponentOne has just release an MX Viewer App too for Excel. This is sizzling hot people, fresh from the press. ComponentOne is a household name in Developers circle. The provide as their name suggest components and modules used by Devs in their apps. You mayContinue reading “Excel Viewer from ComponentOne is the Best”
Rayman Jungle Run – Xbox Game for Windows
Screenshots Description The legendary platforming hero is back in a brand new adventure! Features Join Rayman in 50 gorgeous levels and try to bring as many lums as you can! New powers to unlock as you progress: jump, punch, fly, run on wall… 5 worlds to discover each with their own atmosphere and gameplay UnlockContinue reading “Rayman Jungle Run – Xbox Game for Windows”
Anko hit the Store with an Awesome Excel Viewer!
[RED ALERT: I have just received warning from two sources in the comments that Anko is uploading your data to an external site for analysis. I do not condone this, therefore I will advice not to use this app until this has been cleared out. I will contact Anko for more information about their service and reportContinue reading “Anko hit the Store with an Awesome Excel Viewer!”
AppSwitch Updates in the Store with more Features!
AppSwitch updates with more awesome features and bug fixes: Release notes Version 2.0.0.0: – Added support for BlackBerry devices – Receive toast notifications and live tile updates when new matches become available – Icon, logo and app UI refresh – Search bug fixed! App Description: With AppSwitch for Windows 8, it’s easy to find replacementContinue reading “AppSwitch Updates in the Store with more Features!”
App Focus: Flashcards Pro
Introducing Flashcards Pro for Windows 8. Of all the Flashcards programs we’ve seen here at McAkins Online in the Store, this app is the most comprehensive and most usable. There are some In-App purchase, but the App is further free. So you may as well get it while you can. Following is App details fromContinue reading “App Focus: Flashcards Pro”
The Kindle App for Windows 8 Updates with 2-Column View
The popular ebook reader by Amazon, Kindle, has a major update for Windows 8 users. One of the biggest feature is the now 2-column view. Here’s the full details: Release Notes: – Improved page turn performance – Increased book storage – Added 2-column reading on ARM devices – Disabled device dimming in reading mode –Continue reading “The Kindle App for Windows 8 Updates with 2-Column View”
The ESPN App Updates with more awesomeness & ADs.
That raving popular ESPN App has just updated in the Store! Now brings more Awesomeness: Release notes – ScoreCenter: Easier access to upcoming and past games – Team club house scores navigation enhancements – Addition of Semantic Zoom in all sections of the app – Quicker app response time and navigation – Improved user loginContinue reading “The ESPN App Updates with more awesomeness & ADs.”
5-0 Radio Police Scanner App in the Store for old and new Radio Amateurs
Well, here is a blast from the past! Internet has spoilt us all, and some of us have forgotten what we used to do back then when there was no Internet. Believe me, some of us have lived in that timeframe where there was no Internet. You asked what did we do to communicate andContinue reading “5-0 Radio Police Scanner App in the Store for old and new Radio Amateurs”
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