App Updates
The latest App Updates coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Windows 11 App Updates Centralized in Settings: Complete Guide
Microsoft is fundamentally transforming how Windows 11 users manage application updates by integrating them directly into the Settings app, creating a unified update management experience that...
Windows 11 App Management Revolution: New Settings, Store Uninstall & 25H2 Policy Updates
Microsoft is fundamentally transforming how Windows 11 users manage applications through a series of significant updates currently rolling out to Insiders. The changes represent the most substantial...
Windows 11 Settings App Now Centralizes Store-Managed App Updates
Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing how Windows 11 users manage their applications by moving app update functionality from the Microsoft Store directly into the core Windows Settings experience. A...
Windows 11's New App Updates Page: Microsoft's Push for Centralized Updates
Microsoft is quietly engineering a fundamental shift in how Windows manages application updates, with a new \"App updates\" page appearing in Windows 11 Settings that aims to centralize update...
Windows 11 Settings App Updates Page Centralizes Microsoft Store Management
Microsoft is quietly rolling out a significant quality-of-life improvement to Windows 11 with the introduction of a dedicated "App updates" page within the Settings app. This new feature allows users...
Microsoft Store Removes Permanent Update Disable Option, Now Only Pause Available
Microsoft has quietly removed the ability for Windows users to permanently disable automatic updates from the Microsoft Store, replacing the familiar On/Off toggle with a temporary pause-only option...
Microsoft Store Pauses App Updates for 1-5 Weeks: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has fundamentally changed how users manage app updates in the Microsoft Store, replacing the permanent toggle switch with a temporary pause system that allows users to delay updates for 1-5...
Edge Wallet Setup in Windows 11: Enable Secure Autofill for Faster Checkout
Microsoft Edge's integrated wallet and autofill system represents a significant evolution in how Windows 11 users handle online payments and form completion. The browser's built-in payment...
Microsoft Store in Windows 11 now supports Win32, PWA, and winget command-line management
The Microsoft Store has transformed from a basic app repository into a comprehensive digital marketplace that serves as the central hub for Windows 11 applications, games, and content. With...
Microsoft Store Plants Copilot Agents in AI Hub, Lets Insiders Launch Publisher Apps Directly
Microsoft began rolling out a Microsoft Store update to Windows Insiders this week that plants Microsoft 365 Copilot agents directly into the Store’s AI Hub and enables launching of...
KB5046714 Clears WinAppSDK 1.6.2 Mess: Store App Installs Fixed on Windows 10 22H2
Microsoft has shipped an optional cumulative update, KB5046714, to repair crashed Store app installs on Windows 10 version 22H2 after a faulty WinAppSDK 1.6.2 servicing release blocked package...
Microsoft Store Removes Indefinite App Update Off Switch, Replaces It with Forced 1–5 Week Pauses
Microsoft has started rolling out a significant change to its Microsoft Store client on Windows 10 and Windows 11 that removes the ability to permanently disable automatic app updates. Instead, users...