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Microsoft Crap Apps From Its Window Store Are Going Out; For Developers, See Here The Things You Need To Know About The Changes Made By The Computer Company
Microsoft Crap Apps have caused heavy inconveniences to its users, reason why the company's Window Store are having a hard time to take off. In a blog post Wednesday, the company announced that it has already taken measures to remove the bogus applications that are plaguing Windows Store subscribers. Microsoft said that around 1,500 deceptively named applications have been removed. This move is part of the company's policy shift to give "worldwide customer base easy access to amazing app experiences while keeping developer friction to a minimum."
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