Windows 10 gets the new Windows 11 Microsoft Store

Microsoft Store Architect Rudy Huyn has confirmed that the redesigned store is coming to Windows 10 users who are currently logged into the Insider program.

The new Microsoft Store was a big flagship feature that Microsoft showed off during Windows 11 was first announced. For years, the Windows Store, which debuted in Windows 8, was difficult to navigate, mainly due to the many unwanted apps available for download.

But with apps like Zoom, Disney+ and soon Amazon’s Android apps are coming to the Storeit looks like Windows 10 users might be tempted to put off upgrading to Windows 11 a bit longer.

When will the new Microsoft Store arrive for all Windows 10 users?

The Microsoft Store is rolling out to users of the Insider Program on the release ring, which gives you access to preview builds of Windows that have features under development. For regular users, it looks like it will appear in the Windows 10 November Update (opens in a new tab).

Microsoft hasn’t said whether Android apps will also come to this stage, as it may be a Microsoft Store feature exclusive to Windows 11 users.

The Microsoft Store has been well received in our Windows 11 Reviewthanks to its updated and simplified design that allows users to easily discover their applications, instead of using a web browser.

With the Store coming to Windows 10 soon, it looks like that ease of use will apply to those who haven’t upgraded to Windows 11 yet, but it gives them a taste of what the new update will bring. at level implies.

Analysis: Windows 10 wants a share of the Store

Microsoft usually saves new features for its latest version of Windows to entice users to upgrade, so it’s a bit surprising to see the Store about to appear on Windows 10.

But the company has stuck to its recent ambition to offer its services on as many devices and operating systems as possible, and that may be why we’re seeing the store appear on Windows 10. It’s accessible to users while giving them some familiarity when they finally decide to upgrade to Windows 11.

Some of us on the team have already upgraded and we’re impressed with how the Microsoft Store already works in Windows 11. The amount of third-party apps available is interesting to see, compared to what used to be on the Windows Store in previous years.

Since it won’t take long to wait for the Store to arrive, it will be an interesting time to see how the Store evolves over the next major releases on Windows 10 and Windows 11.