Microsoft's reeling from what's probably the worst brandingdisasters in recent memory. It's still trying run a mile from "Metro" and is currently trying to get you to use the super-clunky "Windows Store" apps instead. Mind you, it's also musing over "Modern" as a replacement for Metro, which is both horrendous, and not confusing in the slightest. [The Register] Read More >>
Featured comment by toonarmy:
"Just aswell they changed the name. Metro was a terrible idea.
In my area, the Metro is a chav-infested light rail public transport system.
But I..." More »
The Windows Store will be Microsoft's answer to the Mac App Store. The Verge got an unnamed Microsoft source to squeal about some of the games that will debut in the marketplace. Yes, of course Angry Birds is in there. Read More >>
Windows 8 is coming and it's going to make all your wildest dreams come true. OK, that might not be wholly accurate, but at least Microsoft is hoping it'll shake things up in the world of Windows. One of the new additions will be a Windows Store, which was shown off at a preview event yesterday. It'll be the place to grab Metro-style apps, games and content. Read More >>
Featured comment by EtherealKid:
"I do think that moderated app libraries are a better alternative to downloading exes from websites, especially when the library software handles the i..." More »