There were some pretty great apps included with Windows 8. OneDrive and the second version of Xbox Music both come to mind. There were also some pretty horrible ones too.
Horizontal scrolling, that is Microsoft’s unorthodox idea that users want to scroll through things from left to right is gone. The disappearing menus that kept millions from figuring out how to add an account to Mail or share a picture are gone. Replacing them are common sense ideas borrowed from apps on iPhone, Android and the web. Mail, Camera, Maps, Calendar, People, Music, Photos, Movies & TV, News, Finance, Weather and Sports have all gotten make overs. The apps that haven’t gotten make overs are already on their way out. Skype has been discontinued and Microsoft now hopes that users will install the Skype desktop app until it unveils a dedicated Messages app later this year to take the old Skype apps place. There’s only one place to find settings now.
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