Windows 8 Metro app can only be downloaded from the official store

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft's Windows 8 Metro style user interface has always been the focus of the outside world.

Recently, Computerworld pointed out that at last week's BUILD conference, Microsoft confirmed that the company's download app store will be the only channel for users to buy and download touch screen applications. At the same time, Microsoft will also launch non-Metro apps through the App Store.

It is reported that Microsoft will draw 30% of the revenue from the Windows Store's Metro app, which is the same as Apple's iOS app store.

Ted Dworkin, director of the Windows Store R&D team, said that we will check every submitted application for virus and malware checks on each application.

In contrast, Google's Android app store, because Google's attitude in this regard is relatively open, not strictly controlled like Apple or Microsoft, some malware applications have managed to enter the Android market.

In addition to extracting commissions, there are reports that Microsoft also told Metro application developers that they must provide five licenses per application, which will enable users to install on five different Windows 8 devices. The same application.