Microsoft finally admits there are too many junk apps in Windows 8

Microsoft provides a large number of high-quality applications for Win8/8.1 users in Windows Store, which can help you improve your work efficiency and have more interesting entertainment. However, on the other hand, there are also many junk applications that sneak into Windows Store and deceive users. They will take your money but are of no use.

For example, if you search for the open source player VLC, you will find that there are many applications in the Windows Store, and it is difficult to tell which one is official. If you choose the wrong one, you will spend $2.49 to download an application, and this application actually provides you with a download link for VLC, and nothing else. However, Microsoft allows such applications to enter the Windows Store openly.

This situation has been going on for a long time, and after a long period of fermentation, Microsoft finally admitted that there is still a lot of room for improvement in the Windows Store. "We work hard to make the Windows Store provide a high-quality experience for users and a larger platform for developers. Based on feedback from users and developers, we have recently taken relevant measures to help users find the apps they are looking for and improve the overall Windows Store experience."

“These updates will provide clear guidance to developers and will improve our ability to identify, review, and remove problematic apps. We recognize there is more work to do and will continue to evaluate our policies to find the best balance between providing more opportunities for developers and a better experience for users.”

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