The Microsoft Store offers numerous useful Windows apps and has a history of rolling out incremental upgrades to improve performance and user interface. A new update to the app is now available in the Windows 11 Insider channels (Canary and Dev) that aims to fix some design flaws.
Windows Latest installed the new update and found that it adds a new Downloads Section about the app. Previously, the library The Apps section lets you view all the apps you have installed and update them if needed, but now there’s a change to that approach.
At the bottom left of the app, above the library icon, you will find a new download option. The Downloads section simply manages the app updates on your PC.
You can check for available updates, download them, and review the release notes. Click the three dots button and select the “View release notes“-Option.
The Library section only lets you view all installed and purchased apps. Purchased apps are apps that you have previously purchased but have not yet installed on your PC.
By default, the Microsoft Store displays all installed and purchased apps in a single list. It also shows the purchase date of each app (whether free or paid).
You can click the Download button to download and install a purchased app from the list. If you don’t want to see all of them in one list, use the Sorting and filtering and select the “Show only installed products“-Option.
By separating the two sides, you can easily update apps or check the list of installed/purchased items.
The update also adds a search bar to the Library section, making it easier to find an app in the long list.
Microsoft Store Badge Update
You can use the Microsoft Store badge to be directed to your app’s official store page. Microsoft has updated the call to action (CTA) on the badge to “Download from Microsoft Store” for better understanding.
Developers can easily add this button to their website using the code snippet offered by the Redmond giant. If you already use the badge on your website, the updated CTA will automatically appear.
Lastly, you will notice some “Limited Time Events” on the game page. These events will be displayed on the game map and the expiration date will be mentioned. Note that all the changes mentioned above are only available to insiders and it may take some time before they are available to stable users.