Microsoft's been steadily expanding its Microsoft Store app marketplace since its initial release in 2012. Congress is considering several bills that would update antitrust regulation to rein in the power of these tech giants. Critics say that the companies have too much power over the app marketplaces and that the fees and percentage of revenue the companies keep, stifles competition from app developers. The news also comes at a time when Congress and regulators are looking more critically at the app store policies of Microsoft's rivals, Apple and Google. The update to the Microsoft store is a big one, because it will pave the way for developers to be able to submit any Windows application to the store, including ones using rival browsers like Chrome or Firefox, and even allow third-party commerce platforms in apps. And of course, it's adding a bunch of features for syncing documents and settings, in an effort to make switching from home to work computers and back much easier as people push for post-pandemic hybrid work options. In addition to bringing a more modern smartphone-like look and feel, Microsoft is making upgrades under the hood, in particular to device security and its Windows app store. It's the first major revamp of the PC-powering software in six years. The announcement was made during an event introducing Microsoft's Windows 11 update. We also want to help you build your business.'

'We just want to make it easier for you to bring to the store,' he said. Panay called developers 'heroes' who 'inspire us.' The company has partnered with Amazon to allow the Amazon Appstore to live within the Microsoft store, to give users easy access to these apps from their computers.

And in another surprise, the new Micorosoft store will also include Android apps that can run within Windows 11.

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