Let’s face it: Many of us would like to learn how to develop apps, but what’s been missing has been a real incentive to get you off the sofa, and onto your laptop. That’s why we’ve partnered with Microsoft, and have £40,000 of prizes to win – all you need to do is create (or convert an existing app) for the Windows 8 platform. Read More >>

Microsoft has released the details on how they plan to run the apps released through the new App Store coming with Windows 8. We have known about the store for a long time, but this is the first time we've heard about the inner workings of the apps, like the cut Microsoft plans to take. Read More >>

Windows 8 is currently in its consumer preview, and aside from being g-g-gorgeous, it's also going to be home to a lot of beautiful new Metro-optimised apps through the Windows Store. Which are the best? Which do you need to download first? Here are the most essential Windows 8 apps on day one. Read More >>