Windows 8.1 optimizes app store usability

Computer store news: Microsoft is currently adjusting some of the applications built into Windows 8.1, and this is the most varied Xbox Music cross-platform music service application. The redesigned Windows 8.1 available Xbox Music app screenshots were recently exposed from the Microsoft Windows Store. The newly designed XboxMusic app interface has been completely renewed and refocused on song playback, reducing textual content. Previously, the user had to click six times to open the Xbox Music app to play the song, and only need to click twice after the adjustment.

The color of the main interface of the new Xbox Music has changed from the original green and silver to the dark color, but the Xbox classic green Can be retained. And the user interface level and structure have also been optimized to become more reasonable and intuitive. In addition, this Xbox Music brings new features, including the “Play To” feature and the Smart DJ-based Radio Radio service. Since Apple released iTunes Radio, the three software giants now have their own streaming music services.

The new Xbox Music screenshots now show two panel-based interfaces. The new interface is also designed to improve the user's ability to discover new music and to access a large number of songs more quickly;

While Xbox Music includes most popular songs and albums, the service's user interface runs slowly on Windows 8 and Windows RT devices. Microsoft said that the new Xbox Music app & ldquo; design and layout have been simplified, the purpose is to solve this problem. In addition, the new version also adds an in-app search box, the accuracy of the search results is also improved, and also supports music files on the SD memory card.

In addition to Xbox Music, the Windows Video Store interface has changed a lot. In addition, Microsoft has added many new features such as calculators, recorders, scans, help and tips, and Movie Moments to Win8.1. Movie Moments allows users to edit videos from a touch-friendly interface, and the reading list acts as a super clipboard for saving URLs and other application content. Built-in applications such as recorders, calendars, and scans have a touch-friendly, simplified version that replaces the traditional desktop version. Help and tips include a lot of guidance and help designed to eliminate the confusion of the new interface for Windows 8.1 starter users.

Previously, Microsoft first made a major update to the app store. In the exposed Windows 8.1 Build screenshot, I saw the true face of the new Windows Store. The new version is more focused on improving the user's application discovery capabilities, while supporting the vertical mode of 7-inch and 8-inch tablet products.

It is reported that Microsoft will hold the Build Developer Conference on June 26, and officially released the Windows 8.1 preview version to the outside world. Interested users can wait together.