"Microsoft Store" is renewed-Android app provision, and revenue distribution with developers has been changed

　One of the biggest questions of those who are interested in the next "Windows" is when Microsoft is planning to renew the Microsoft Store, the company's app store.Microsoft said on June 24, US time.

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　Microsoft Store is a universal Windows platform (UWP) app.Therefore, "Windows 11" itself is an independent update, which is scheduled.The new Store app will be provided in the fall of 2021 for all Windows 10 and Windows 11 users.Windows Insider test participants will provide a new Store preview building next week.

　The Microsoft updates the look and feel, although Store is still a place to provide apps, entertainment content and games.In the new Store, the developer will add Win32/64 and other new types of apps, so Microsoft itself will add "Office", "Edge" and "Visual Studio" to the Store.The new Store will also have a progressive web app (PWA).

　The largest and probably pleasure for developers is the change in the revenue allocation model.Developers who use the Microsoft Commerce Platform will still receive 85 % of the revenue (15 % will be collected by Microsoft).For PC games, the distribution will be changed to 88 to 12 from August 1st.On the other hand, developers who use their own or third -party commerce platforms in the app can receive 100 % of the revenue.Developers will be able to host and update their apps on their own content distribution network.

　According to Panos Panay, the chief of Microsoft's highest product, the "Android" app is provided by "Amazon Appstore" located in the Microsoft Store and through the Intel bridge technique "Intel Bridge Technology".It seems to be possible.Many Windows users have requested that Android apps (especially some consumer apps) on Windows.

　Intel Bridge Technology enables executing mobile apps on a PC.Intel and Microsoft recommend "Windows Snap" and "Thunderbolt 4" to get the "best multi -monitor experience".Intel describes Bridge Technology as "a runtime post compiler that enables native execution on apps on X86 -based terminals."

　The new Microsoft Store will be offered when a user upgrades Windows 10 or Windows 11.The user will receive a notification of the free upgrade test and completion of the verification to his PC.The company said that Windows Update could make sure that upgrade is available.

This article is edited by Asahi Interactive for an article from overseas Red Ventures for Japan.