Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging apps for Windows 8 updated, now with better performance

A new update is now available for Windows 8 and Windows RT users for Microsoft’s Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging apps. Aside from general performance improvements in all four apps, Microsoft has ...
Computerworld

Microsoft is finally fixing app updates on Windows

Windows 8 might have made waves for its short-lived removal of the beloved Start button, but the platform’s launch of an ill-fated storefront for streamlined app management was arguably Microsoft’s ...
The Verge

Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps

A new orchestration platform will let developers update any app through Windows Update. A new orchestration platform will let developers update any app through Windows Update. is a senior editor and ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's Windows Update to include third-party apps - now that's a game changer

Using Windows Runtime (WinRT) APIs and PowerShell commands, the process lets third parties integrate their app's installers or management tools into Windows Update. The first step will be to register ...