Microsoft Opens Windows Application Catalog for third-party stores

Microsoft Store General Manager Giorgio Sardo notes that all third-party apps in the store will have a page with detailed information about the product, which can be found by searching or by browsing.

Microsoft has previously announced some major changes to its app store. The store is being rebuilt to meet the needs of Windows 11, but Windows 10 developers will retain 100% of app revenue if they use alternative payment platforms. The only exception is for games. In June, the head of the Windows and Devices division, Panos Panay, announced that Microsoft was open to Steam and other third-party stores.

Microsoft is migrating Android apps to Windows 11, which includes the ability to find and search the Amazon Appstore directly from the Microsoft Store. A preview of this integration will soon be available to participants of the Windows Pre-evaluation program.

Microsoft is migrating Android apps to Windows 11, which includes the ability to find and search the Amazon Appstore directly from the Microsoft Store. A preview of this integration will soon be available to participants of the Windows Pre-evaluation program.Microsoft's more open policy on app stores has already had a big impact on the Microsoft Store. There appeared such popular applications as Discord, Zoom, VNC, TeamViewer and Visual Studio Code, web applications from Reddit, Wikipedia, TikTok, Tumblr, etc. You can also find any browser in the store, including Opera and Yandex.Browser.

In April, Microsoft announced a reduction in the commission in its store. Since August 1, it has decreased from 30% to 12% for all developers. Thus, this store equaled the commission with the Epic Games Store.

Windows 11 will be released on October 5. From this day on, a free upgrade to the new OS will be available for computers that meet the requirements.