The team led by Rudy Huyn is actively enhancing the Microsoft Store, focusing on improving its look and functionality. While the store has already seen significant improvements, efforts continue to refine the user experience, particularly in browsing and searching for applications.
A recent update, now available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev channels, brings a new homepage featuring application categories. It’s a subtle yet meaningful change that reflects the developers’ dedication to continuously enhancing the platform.
A Microsoft Store that continues to improve
The new Microsoft Store homepage now includes a streamlined strip of app categories just beneath the featured apps and games. By clicking on any of these categories, users are taken to a dedicated page where they can explore various apps within that specific category. This change not only enhances the store’s visual appeal but also improves navigation, making it easier for users to quickly find their favorite apps.
Rudy Huyn, Principal Architect at Microsoft, emphasized that this new category experience is designed to make searching for apps faster and more intuitive. In addition, the Microsoft Store has introduced a “News” section, where users can stay updated on the latest changes and improvements to the apps they use.
These updates reflect Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to refining the user experience within the Microsoft Store. By continuously enhancing its functionality and appearance, the store is becoming a more appealing option for users to download apps and games. Over time, the goal is for the Microsoft Store to be the go-to platform for finding apps, reducing the need to search for them on the web.
