Don't want forced updates for your Windows 11 apps? Microsoft Store no longer gives you a choice in the matter.

The Epic Games Store is further expanding its non-gaming offerings with additional PC content, as apps like Itch.io, used by indie game creators to easily share and sell games, as well as creative and ...

Microsoft now allows IT administrators to remove pre-installed Microsoft Store apps (also known as in-box apps) using a new app management policy.

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A federal lawsuit is challenging Texas’ new App Store Accountability Act, which is set to take effect January 1, 2026.

Texas could have a serious legal battle on its hands thanks to an age verification law for app stores that it recently ...

Until now, it was always possible to disable automatic app updates in the Microsoft Store permanently and without exception. It was convenient for users who wanted to stay on older versions of apps.

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Meta says it will deprecate the app on Dec. 15, at which point 'you’ll be blocked' from using it and should delete it from ...

The Xbox application on Windows now shows users if a game will run well on their PC before purchasing and installing new titles. The new feature is a simple performance check label like “Should play ...

Small developers and established global companies alike are calling for urgent regulatory action to make app stores competitive and break the monopolies of Apple and Google in anticipation of digital ...