Last year everyone was worried that Windows Phone was not getting the traction it deserves. Phone houses weren’t selling these devices, even actively turning potential buyers away from Windows Phone. It was absolutely frustrating. How is it possible that Windows Phone with such gorgeous tiles be so abominably misunderstood by the populace? Then it dawnedContinue reading “Yay! Microsoft Implements My Advise on Selling Windows 8!”
Hulu Plus is now in the Store
Hulu LLC has decided to join Netflix in Windows Store by releasing their Official Windows 8 App: Hulu Plus. Of course Hulu needs no introduction, but if you are from Mars and you know not what Hulu is about, its all about Video Streaming. Hulu brings you your favorite TV Shows and Series, but thenContinue reading “Hulu Plus is now in the Store”
British Airways App is in the Store
Another big name Company has arrived in the Store. British Airways has officially joined the Windows 8 Metro party with this App. With the app, BA wants you to know about the places they fly to so you can easily make you choice of places you want to fly to with BA. There is notContinue reading “British Airways App is in the Store”
G-Maps – Quality Google Maps App in the Store
OK, here is another useful app from the Store if you don’t use Microsoft’s Bing Maps App. G Maps is indeed Google Maps App in the Windows 8 Store, and I am impressed with the app. Even if you use Bing Maps, you want to have such an App as this for backup. This appContinue reading “G-Maps – Quality Google Maps App in the Store”
Army Weapon System Handbook App arrived in the Store
Do you love the Military, especially military gadgets, or are you an Armed Forces official? This is something for you. Army Weapon System Handbook, like the name suggests, is a database of all modern weapons systems for the US Army. This is a rich resource for laymen and professionals alike. It contains at least 15MbContinue reading “Army Weapon System Handbook App arrived in the Store”
ReddHub – Unofficial Reddit App is in the Store
So you love Reddit and you’ve pre-ordered Surface and wondering which app to use, look no further, ReddHub is here to the rescue. Get your Reddit fix with a Metro flavor: DescriptionReddHub is the next evolution of client apps for Reddit.com and the premier reddit app for Windows 8. While maintaining a rich modern experience,Continue reading “ReddHub – Unofficial Reddit App is in the Store”
TweeTRO updates in the Store
LazyWorms has just released version 1.2.3 of TweeTRO in the Store. I guess the most important for me is the removal of Auto-Load of Tweets URLs, which constitute a serious security hole. Now you can turn it off in the Options. Yes, the app now have options reachable via the Setting Charm. Below summarizes theContinue reading “TweeTRO updates in the Store”
Cumulo – Your multi-Cloud Drive Integrator App is in the Store
Another practical application has just hit the Store for you Cloud-dwellers amongst us. Cumulo is an app designed to make your life simple if you’ve got assets spread all over the Internet in disparate Cloud-Services. The App bridges the gap between SkyDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox, by integrating these three services into one Interface thatContinue reading “Cumulo – Your multi-Cloud Drive Integrator App is in the Store”
T-Mobile releases “My T-Mobile” App in the Store
Here we go, T-Mobile got their acts together and released My T-Mobile app in the Store. With the Developer Preview then, they released an app that no-one used, now they’ve come back with gun blazing and released an actually useful app for Windows 8. With this App, you can now keep an eye on yourContinue reading “T-Mobile releases “My T-Mobile” App in the Store”
BookReader – The First Working eBook Reader in the Store
The first truly-working ePub reader is now in the Store. BookReader truly works with non-DRMed eBooks. The App leverages the full feature of Metro Design Language to bring a pleasurable reading experience to Windows 8 devices unlike some Reader Apps in the Store. Hello Kindle app, I am looking at you! As mentioned, the onlyContinue reading “BookReader – The First Working eBook Reader in the Store”
Dilbert – We’ve got an App for that!
And so, we’ve got Dilbert too in Windows Store! Download via the Source Link and have your Daily Dilbert delivered to your device. Source: Windows Store
The Official Al Jazeera App is in the Windows Store!
Ok, somebody give me a pinch now. I think MS is on the roll here. Just a minute ago I blogged the release of JPL’s App, now another knocker has just dropped. The Official ALJAZEERA App has just graced the Store. This is a News App done right. Kudos to the Devs who put thisContinue reading “The Official Al Jazeera App is in the Windows Store!”
JPL Brings “NASA Be A Martian” App to the Store
Hey, what have we here? A Martian Software on Windows 8! Another quality App has come to grace the Store. NASA JPL is here with “NASA Be A Matian” App to teach you what it takes to be on Mars. An educational package for young and old young-at-heart alike to experience Mars as one ofContinue reading “JPL Brings “NASA Be A Martian” App to the Store”
MSNBC releases Breaking News App in the Store
MSNBC has just released the Breaking News App to the Public. If you follow @BreakingNews on Twitter you know what I am talking about. If you really want to keep abreast of what is happening all around the world, this is the App for you. Here is the description of the App in the StoreContinue reading “MSNBC releases Breaking News App in the Store”
Here’s how Steam and Minecraft can Play Nicely with Windows 8 Metro
Valve’s flagship product, aside from its massively hit games, is Steam. Steam is a large software distribution service, with primary focus on PC games. Games on the Steam store are curated by Valve, ensuring that Games are safe and can meet the high quality standards.
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