Microsoft rolls out new Windows Store visual design for web

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Published onAugust 10, 2016

published onAugust 10, 2016

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Microsoft appears to have completed its rollout of the new visual design for the web version of the Windows Store. The new look boasts a unique background image for each store item, larger text, a newer touch-friendly layout, and the new hardware icons which indicate where an app, media file, or game can be played such as aWindows 10 PC,mobile device,Xbox One,Microsoft Band, orHoloLens (Windows Holographic).

Editor’s note: An unexpected side effect of this Windows Store web update appears to be the breaking of the Windows Store app plug-in we use on Winbeta (hence the broken app boxes on some of our app articles). We expect this to be fixed soon.

The Windows Store also received a similar redesign recently on the Xbox One and on Windows 10 PCs with theAnniversary Updatewhich added Xbox One video games and apps to the store in addition to Edge browser add-ons. Windows phones are expected to receive a similar update before the end of the month butno official date has been released as of yet.

Do you like the new look of the Windows Store? Let us know in the comments below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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