App of the Week

October 10, 2013

App of the Week: Facebook gets a major update on Windows Phone 8

With Version 5.1, you can now attach photos to your messages, save and share photos, “unfriend,” “unlike,” @tag inline and more. It’s also easier to check in at your favorite spots thanks to navigation improvements, and the performance updates make all of the app’s features speedier and more responsive than ever.

September 19, 2013

App of the Week: ‘Where’s My Water? 2’ brings more Disney gaming goodness to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8

Disney’s new physics-based puzzler “Where’s My Water? 2” reunites your favorite gator buddies from the original hit to romp around in three new locations (a sewer, a beach and a soap factory) and through over 100 levels and challenges. It’s big fun, and you can download it now free.

August 22, 2013

Lights! Camera! Disney Infinity: Action!

Make and share movies with a Disney superhero, monster and pirate – you can even be the star!

August 15, 2013

HealthVault helps you take control of your health

Freshly updated for Windows 8, HealthVault makes it easy to track fitness goals and manage your family’s health info.

August 8, 2013

Bing News app now available on Windows Phone

Four of Bing’s slick Windows 8 apps are now available on Windows Phone.

August 1, 2013

SkyDrive lets you always have your files with you

On the Web, a PC, your phone or Xbox, SkyDrive keeps everything you need within reach.

July 25, 2013

Fresh Paint app now available for Windows Phone 8

Anyone can create amazing digital works of art with this standout app.

March 14, 2013

App Offers Flurry of Exciting Features for Skiers

Winter Ski & Ride app for Windows Phone helps you plan ultimate outings, keep track of your friends on the slopes, and beat your personal best.

March 6, 2013

Touch Points: Explosion in Touch Devices Has Apps on the Rise

With a growing ecosystem of Windows 8 touchscreen devices, app builders are finding new ways to entertain and inform.

February 26, 2013

Around the World With Windows Store Apps

From a physics Ph.D. student-turned-app builder to chimps launching an indie game studio, app builders across the globe are bringing amazing experiences to Windows 8 and enjoying success along the way.