Microsoft opens voting for best Windows apps

Microsoft is on the hunt for the best Windows apps available through the Microsoft Store.

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What you need to know

Microsoft is looking for the best Windows apps available through the Microsoft Store. The company recently opened voting for itsMicrosoft Store App Awards 2022. There are three categories of apps to vote for: file management, utility, and open platform.

“We’d like to recognize apps which are amazing, beautiful, and useful – the apps which make your day better, more productive, or more enjoyable. This vote is about you and the apps you love to use,” explained Microsoft on thevoting form.

Here are the nominees for file management applications:

Below are the options for the best utility apps:

These are the nominees for the open platform category, which focuses on modifying Windows:

Voting runs from May 12, 2022 to May 17, 2022 at 11 PM ET. We plan to take a look at some of these apps over the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for reviews.

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.