Microsoft testing store improvements on Windows 11, including smarter update experience
The latest Insider build of Windows 11 fixes an annoying issue with the Microsoft Store.
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What you need to know
Microsoft is testing several improvements to the Microsoft Store, including native ARM64 support and a more logical update experience. The changes appear inWindows 11 Build 25131, which shipped to Insiders in the Dev Channel on Friday, June 3, 2022. The update also has a handful of bug fixes and general improvements.
After updating to Build 25131, the Microsoft Store will hold off on updating apps that are currently in use. At the moment, an app will be shut down by the Microsoft Store to install an update, which could result in a loss of work. PC users can manually update their apps later at a time that’s convenient.
The Microsoft Store also gained native ARM64 support in the build, which should result in better performance on devices like theSurface Pro X.
Here are all of the changes to the store in the latest Insider Build of Windows 11, as outlined by Microsoft:
Improved support for Android apps through the pop-up store experience should make it a bit easier to install them on Windows 11. Note that this new feature is only an option for free Android apps.
Build 25131 also includes a range of bug fixes and general improvements. As is normally the case with Insider builds, it has some known issues as well. Microsoft details all of them in itsblog postabout the update.
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