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RealNetwork is in the Store with RealPlayer Express

Hey, I wasn’t expecting this. RealNetworks Inc. has just joined Windows 8 with RealPlayer Express. I didn’t even know they are still active on Windows platform. Glad to see much competition in the Store. Way to go RealNetworks. As the app name suggest, this is a MediaPlayer form Real. Here’s how the described it fromContinue reading “RealNetwork is in the Store with RealPlayer Express”

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Official The Telegraph App just arrived in the Store

The Telegraph has now joined the Windows 8 bandwagon, joining the likes of the WSJ and NYT in the Store. Since the Telegraph needs no intro, I’ll just jump right into App description as advertised in the Store: DescriptionThe Telegraph preview edition allows you to enjoy award-winning journalism seven days a week.The Telegraph is renownedContinue reading “Official The Telegraph App just arrived in the Store”

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Layout – A Poor Dev’s Storyboard App has arrived in the Store

If you are young and budding Windows 8 Developer or you are Gandalf the Grey in Metro Design language, we all need a Storyboard to get our GUI right. If you think I am joking, go and see TweeTRO designers Storyboard. Coding something is C# or Java is one thing, getting the Interface right isContinue reading “Layout – A Poor Dev’s Storyboard App has arrived in the Store”

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Lync for Windows 8 is now available in the Store!

Microsoft just released Lync client for Windows 8 to further usher-in the BYOD timeframe. So you are no more bound to that old archaic office client. So, if we have Skype on Windows 8 for consumer communications, we now have Lync for Business Communications. Here is Microsoft’s description of the App from the Store: DescriptionIMPORTANT: Continue reading “Lync for Windows 8 is now available in the Store!”

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Roxio MediaBook Ultimate is now in the Store

[Update: You will need Roxio MediaBook Reader to read the output of this App, the Reader is also in the Store, just follow the link] Corel Corp is heavily active in the Windows Store. Just type Corel in the Search Bar and see for yourselves. They are not only active for themself but have alsoContinue reading “Roxio MediaBook Ultimate is now in the Store”

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XBox Title: Toy Soldiers Cold War: Touch Edition in the Store

And here is another XBox Title for the Windows 8 devices. Note this is for high-end devices, see Requirements and the Size: 1.22Gb! Content rating Entertainment Software Rating Board: Teen Violence What is this? DescriptionThe Cold War ignites when ’80s era action toys come alive and wage war! Toy Soldiers: Cold War Touch Edition deliversContinue reading “XBox Title: Toy Soldiers Cold War: Touch Edition in the Store”

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Angry Birds Space Has Entered Windows 8 Universe!

Here we are with Angry Birds Space! Did anyone doubt MS will burst out on the first day with the latest Angry Birds? I never did for one second! Believe it or not, Angry Bird is the King Maker of any platform, shunning the Game is like putting a noose on your neck. So IContinue reading “Angry Birds Space Has Entered Windows 8 Universe!”

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Hydro Thunder Hurricane – Xbox Game for Windows

Screenshots Description The adrenaline-soaked sequel to Midway’s legendary arcade racer is now available on Windows 8! Hydro Thunder Hurricane features high-powered speedboats rocketing through over-the-top themed environments, gorgeous visuals, and amazing dynamic water physics.Test your skills in 11 mysterious and dangerous race environments including Monster Island, the Bermuda Triangle and Area 51 – each oneContinue reading “Hydro Thunder Hurricane – Xbox Game for Windows”

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Jetpack Joyride – Xbox Game for Windows

Screenshots Description Suit up with a selection of the coolest jetpacks ever made and take to the skies as Barry Steakfries, the lovable hero on a one-way trip to adventure! Join Barry as he breaks in to a secret laboratory to commandeer the experimental jetpacks from the clutches of science evildoers. Rain bullets, bubbles, rainbowsContinue reading “Jetpack Joyride – Xbox Game for Windows”

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Nook – We’ve Got an App for That

At the launch of Windows today in New York, Microsoft confirmed what most of us watchers have been suspecting. The Nook App is coming to the Windows Store! It has been a long rumor coming, but the writing was all over the wall given the No-Shoot Joint Agreement Microsoft had with Barnes and Noble earlierContinue reading “Nook – We’ve Got an App for That”

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Reckless Racing Ultimate – Xbox Game for Windows

Screenshots Description The ultimate edition of the acclaimed Reckless Racing top-down racer series is here and exclusive to Windows 8. Now bigger and dirtier than ever! Download the free trial today!Race on a huge selection of road and dirt tracks, single and multi-player events, modded cars and trucks, and challenging game modes. Whether it’s aContinue reading “Reckless Racing Ultimate – Xbox Game for Windows”

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Fox Now – The Third Fox App in the Store!

Well, here I was thinking I have covered all Fox Apps in the Store, as you can see another one has just drop. Fox Now App has just been published in the Store. Again Fox is succinct on information with the app. They only supply the following: DescriptionThe FOX NOW app drives users to desiredContinue reading “Fox Now – The Third Fox App in the Store!”

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Fox News App is now in the Store

This morning I blogged the Fox Business News App, now the general Fox News Apps just dropped. Of course Fox News itself need no introduction, and this app neither. This is just the app that exposes Fox New universe, bringing you up-to-date information about happenings around the world in general, and US in particular. ThereContinue reading “Fox News App is now in the Store”

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Official Dell Shop App has arrived in the Store

Well, well, hello there Dell. Welcome to the Windows 8 bandwagon. Hopefully you’re here to stay and stop that courtship with Linux . Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Dell with me into Windows Store. We already have HP Wares App, now we also have Dell in the Store. Like the title says, this is aContinue reading “Official Dell Shop App has arrived in the Store”