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November 27, 2013

Accelerometer, Gyrometer or Inclinometer? Tips on choosing the best sensor for your Windows 8 apps

See the video for a quick overview of the sensors available on Windows 8, and the blog post for detail on how to choose the best sensors for your app, and great tips and tricks, including how to use multiple sensors in an app.

November 25, 2013

Go medieval in ‘Doodle Kingdom’ – exclusive to Windows and Windows Phone for a limited time

In the game “Doodle God,” you create the universe. In “Doodle Devil,” you try to destroy it in all kinds of creative ways. And now, in the all-new, all-ages puzzler “Doodle Kingdom,” you create a new kingdom within a medieval fantasy world of castles and dragons.

November 25, 2013

Gobble gobble! 8 apps you need to make it through Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the things we’re thankful for and reconnect with family and friends over a good meal. Here are eight apps for Windows and Windows Phone to help make sure you have a safe, hassle-free and enjoyable holiday.

November 20, 2013

New Walgreens app for Windows 8 makes prescription refills and photo printing easy

Try the new Walgreens app for Windows 8 for a convenient way to refill prescriptions, upload photos from your device to make prints and keep track of your Balance Rewards points.

November 7, 2013

App of the Week: Pull the world back from the brink of catastrophe in ‘Avengers Initiative’ for Windows and Windows Phone 8

Players of “Avengers Initiative” will experience raw combat, stunning HD visuals and fully customizable Hulk and Captain America characters so they can play the way they want.

October 17, 2013

Windows 8.1 is available now

Brings together a unique and personal experience across the broadest range of devices.

October 13, 2013

Get the new ‘Walking Dead’ companion app made exclusively for Windows 8

Planning to watch the season premiere of AMC’s zombie-tastic drama “Walking Dead”? Make sure to download the Walking Dead Story Sync companion app for Windows 8. Fire up the app during the show and you can join fans in a live interactive experience featuring snap polls, trivia questions and exclusive video.

October 8, 2013

Staff App Pick: Preggie Pals

Preggie Pals is an awesome community and podcast for a busy mom-to-be, and it’s available now for listening ease on both Windows 8 and Windows Phone. The app gives you quick on-the-go access to pregnancy information & education.

October 2, 2013

A sports fan’s survival guide: 13 apps you need on your phone and tablet now

Jeffrey Meisner, editor of the Official Microsoft Blog and The Fire Hose Blog, recommends apps to you get through baseball playoffs, college and NFL football, Major League Soccer, and more.

September 27, 2013

Ever forget how to find an article you absolutely positively wanted to read? Enter the Reading List app

The app comes with Windows 8.1, which is a free update for Windows 8 consumers starting on Oct. 18. The Reading List is built in, so from the moment you power on your Windows 8.1 device you can start saving content you want to get back to.