Updating our built-in apps for Windows 8

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10/04/2012

We’re super excited to be approaching general availability (GA) of Windows 8 and Windows RT. With thousands of new apps in the Store, there are a lot to choose from and tens of thousands of developers have been very busy around the world creating new apps. Across Microsoft we’ve been busy since August adding new features and improving the apps that come with Windows and will be updating these apps before GA. We’ll introduce new features, improve performance, and increase reliability. This post is authored by Gabriel Aul on our program management team and details some of the updates you will see starting in the next day or so as the updates enter the Store.
--Steven

As we get close to the general availability (GA) of Windows 8, there are many things that the Windows team and other teams at Microsoft have been doing to get ready. Of course, the most important thing has been working with PC makers to help them ready the wave of amazing Windows 8 PCs that will soon be available. Some of these have been announced already and more announcements are to come. With Windows 8, we also introduced a new Store for Windows 8 apps, as well as a number of new apps that are included with Windows. We already have thousands of apps in the Windows Store, even before GA, and we’re working with developers from around the world to bring more in every day. The Windows Store represents an unprecedented opportunity for developers to reach hundreds of millions of customers, and we’re very pleased to see the exciting things that are showing up every day.

Of course, we are also taking advantage of the integrated way that we can deliver updates to apps through the Windows Store. Leading up to GA for Windows 8, we will be releasing updates for many of the apps that were included with the release to manufacturing (RTM) build of Windows 8 that was delivered to PC makers and to MSDN and TechNet subscribers in August. Naturally, these app updates will also be available to PC makers to include by default with their PCs shipping in the future, but for those of you who have already installed Windows 8 RTM, it is super easy to get the updates from the Store app. The Store tile will notify you when updates are available, and you can open it and click the updates link in the top right corner to see the list and install the ones you want.

The Bing app will be the first one out, available tomorrow, and more updates will roll out up until Oct 26^th. You will be notified of Windows Store updates just as you have come to expect, with a count of available updates on the Store tile. You can easily choose to install the updates at a convenient time:

Across the board, you’ll see performance and reliability improvements in the apps, but there are some great new capabilities as well. Here are some highlights of the changes you’ll see:

	SkyDrive Search within SkyDrive Rename and move folders and files New first-run experience Custom sort order
	Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging Conversation view of your inbox Complete IMAP account support Accepting and declining invitations in email Capturing and updating your account picture Improved search Search for a contact within the Messaging app
	Photos Crop and rotate photos New auto-curated collage slideshows View photos and videos on network locations in your Pictures Library such as Windows Home Server, network shares, and HomeGroups Move through photos in your Pictures Library even when you open them from the desktop
	Maps Bird's eye view 3,000+ indoor venue maps Driving directions hints Improved navigation and layout Improved customization, including custom pushpins and roaming options Integration with Bing and Travel apps
	Bing Richer search results for local content and images Bing rewards integration Use zoom on your search results to see related queries Use the file picker to select an image from Bing to use on your lock screen or in your other apps
	Finance Additional news and magazine content More market exchanges enabled Finance videos
	News Additional news content from partners such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal Enhanced article reader, including font customization, zoom, pagination, and more Improved offline reading experience News videos Slideshows
	Sports Additional news and magazine content Sports videos Slideshows New soccer leagues, including MLS, J. League, and Brazilian League
	Travel Additional news and magazine content Improved flight search and new flight progress indicator Improved hotel listing page Interactive 360-degree panoramas (gyroscope supported)
	Weather Improved default location usability Hourly weather forecasts, up to 10 days Day & evening high/low temperatures
	Video Purchasing in local currencies Closed captioning Search by actor or director
	Music Expanded music services Rich "Now Playing" experience Discover more music with SmartDJ
	Games Exciting new games In-game purchasing Invites and turn notifications

We are excited to get these updated apps out to all of the people who have been using Windows 8 so far, and to have them ready for the Windows 8 launch for people buying new PCs or upgrading their existing PCs.

-- Gabriel Aul

Comments

Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Can you update the Music App to use a 5 star rating system? Looking forward to the updates?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great, can't wait for Windows 8
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Conversation view in the Mail app will be a welcome addition!! Keep on making it better!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
All sounds stunning! Can you update the Messaging app so that it can sent and receive files + images please! :-)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I like how you keep improving Windows 8!!! I would love to see the radial menu (like in OneNote) come to the mail app though, I think it is awesome!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How about you update the Music app so I can correct the horribly wrong metadata it uses for my files?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great to see the work progressing on the built-in apps! I'll be excited to try out the changes after GA, but hopefully it's a vast improvements from the current crop. Music app is currently far below the standard set by Zune, the Photos apps far below the functinality and usability of Windows Live Photo Gallery, and even the email client is terrible in its current form compared to the current Outlook webpage. The Weather app currently crashes constantly and takes forever to load. My point is, there's a VAST amount of room for improvement, so good luck and keep up with the updates!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will the messaging app support Gtalk? A lot of my friends are exclusively on Gtalk.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I really hope they fix the support in the Mail app for non Microsoft email addresses. I have all my email forwarded to my Outlook.com page and that works fine, but the app won't download it because my Microsoft Account isn't one of the "live" types. Also hope they implement a proper save and resume playing in xbox music, I hate having to have to turn shuffle back on and skip the first song in my playlist so that I don't hear it every time I start up. Otherwise I'm enjoying the experience on my work computer.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Jonathan, I'm sure that app will receive that functionality soon. And John, That app will probably support Google Talk in the very near future.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Music app needs autoplaylists and play counts like the Zune software. Also would be smart if Microsoft made it more obvious that you can wirelessly stream all of your content from any apps to a DLNA device like Xbox via the "Devices" charm. Nobody is going to figure out on their own that they can stream video/audio/photos from any app to their TV via that Devices charm. You need to give people a little help in figuring out how to use the new apps and interface. I'm a fairly advanced user and I don't consider these things obvious in any way.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
MagooChris, I've never experienced that problem. I have a Outlook.com Email account and it sends and receives email just fine with no problem. And jader3rd, That will probably be coming in the near future once Microsoft has released the full Non-RTM version of Windows 8 to the General Public.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
There is an important missing feature in the Modern UI when dealing with files: we cannot create a new folder ! For example, when trying to save an attachment from Mail, I can navigate around, but I cannot create a new folder to save it into. I have to open Explorer in desktop mode instead !
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Sounds like good updates! Still waiting on Google Talk integration in Messaging and podcast support in Music!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Thanks. Great to see bird's eye imagery support in the maps app and conversation view in Mail. I hope you update the apps and keep adding features even after GA. Some of them still lack important features and look unfinished.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Also, would be great if the people app could set contact photos, for Outlook contacts. I also don't think it allows me to set contact birthdays either (on my phone, so can't check)... Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Alas! Good news. No, Great News. Whew
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
then whats the point of BETA ? post them now so we can test them before public launch
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
SmartDJ! <3
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Thank you for adding IMAP support and conversation view to the Mail app! I would like to request the following features:

The ability to turn of the reading pane in the Mail App
XMPP / Google Talk support in the Messaging App
Ability to add calendars from URL's in the Calendar App
More ability to customize notifications across all apps (for example, in the Mail app.. I would like to have the option to receive separate notifications for each new message that comes in (when multiple messages come in at the same time))
Additional support for Google Contacts in the People App Other than that, keep up the great work! Thanks.

Anonymous
October 04, 2012
So glad they are getting updated. They need it. So far Video won't play the DRM files it downloads (I had to use Zune for Doctor Who) and Music won't update from new mp3s in music library, so I keep being forced back to Zune.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It'd be really nice if you could get links from the skydrive app, I like to upload pictures and share them, but I have to go to desktop IE to get the link to the picture. So please add at least a link to original picture (and file) that you can copy to the clipboard.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Looking forward to upgrading my PC to Windows 8 :)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would love to see support for PODCASTING!!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'm having a good time with Windows 8 so far. The one thing that I really want to see is support for network drives in the Music app. I've got a lot of music stored on a NAS that serves it up to devices around the house and while I was able to make Zune find it I haven't had the same luck with Xbox Music.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
PODCASTING. Podcasting must be in there! It changes lives more than any other medium!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'd love to see some kind of app for podcasting or easier way to use it in your operating system.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Support for podcasting - please!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would love for there to be an app for subscribing to podcasts.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'm still hoping the reader app will be updated to include more pen colors, with linewidth and transparency settings. Right now Reader is close to being a perfect lightweight annotation app, but having only one black pen is not going to cut it for most situations.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
A stand-alone app for podcasts would be cool. Or, building podcasting support (thru RSS subscription) into an existing media app would be good.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please consider adding support for simply locating, subscribing and listening to podcasts!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
adding rss subscription for podcast feeds to automate downloads, including scheduling and device sync would make a very nice change.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It would be fantastic if Windows 8 was integrated with podcasting support!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
With conversation view and IMAP support, the mail app is exactly where it needs to be to make it a fully usable mail app. Now if only the maps app would add public transport directions… Don’t understand why public transit directions is so low of a priority for your WP7 and PC apps when they have it on their website.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please bring back the start menu, polls are not showing a good outcome for Windows 8 www.overclock.net/.../600
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please include an app or a system to support Podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Regarding the Podcasting support requests: I'm hoping the upcoming changes from Zune to Xbox Music(?) will bring in the almost perfect podcast subscription model from the Zune client. I've been using that for years. Love it.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would love to see something for podcast support.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Most importantly, how do Enterprises get their corporate images updated with these app updates? Many are testing finalizing their Windows 8 images now for Pilot deployments. Even w/o a Microsoft Account, these app updates should be downloadable w/o user intervention like the normal Windows update mechanisms.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Is there an app for subscribing to podcasts?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I guess I won't be the first to request this - but I would love to see built in support for listening to podcasts. I gave up listening to commercial radio years ago, and listen to podcasts exclusively now. That would be a huge benefit for Windows 8. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please consider a consumer-easy podcatcher to make it simpler to subscribe to podcasts. This would be a huge step forward for new media.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I really think podcasting support would be great
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
One word: Podcast
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would highly suggest that windows 8 have a built in podcast app
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting support would be nice. Also, separate volume controls in the Music/Video app would be nice so you don't have to go to the charm.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It would be amazing to have an ap for podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
A podcasting app would be fantastic... Not only that, but Android as far as I know doesn't have one, and the iOS podcasting app leaves lots to be desired. I think it would be a great way for Windows to have a leg up: create a fantastic podcast app! We need a podcast app, please!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great news. Cannot wait for all the changes.. You are the man, Steven.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Much needed updates!!! Yippee!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Yes. I agree. Podcasting is a must. It's what I listen to -- even more than music.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Cesar said it, a native windows podcast app would be amazing. Using iTunes is the most ubiquitous method, but not one I like, or use.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
it should be easy to implement a way to change meta-data in music
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
@Steven Sinofsky Good but how about street-side view and public transit direction for Map? They're all in the web version of Bing Map why not in this app? BTW, some of the current Windows 8 apps (news, weather...) includes Ad banner in the end which is quite annoying. I mean it's ok for third party apps to have ads but the official Windows 8 apps from Microsoft that include the ad banners may look cheap. Also, I'm looking for the same productive app with innovative UI from Microsoft like Fresh Paint to edit Photo similar to iPhoto for iOS.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting is a MUST. Add it or I go to apple products.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting, an app that would work as a good podcatcher would be fantastic! Anything to help podcasters create too would be neat, it would stop people from thinking they need a mac to produce audio, which they don't.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
These other requests for features are great! One I would like is that Messaging app to be able to delete multiple threads at once. Currently, I can only delete one thread at a time, which is really annoying if I have many threads I want to clear out.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting apps would really be fantastic! Please include those.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting support, please. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
The only Windows 8 app I've purchased is the one that gives me my Start Menu back. =) Thanks Stardock
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How will we know when each update is available? Is there notification?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
@Steven Sinofsky What about voice and video calls? My sister in Spain tried calling me the other weekend via Messenger, but got an error message stating that I am "using an old incompatible version of Messenger". FYI I run Win8 RTM. In one of the first Win8 presentations there was a Calls app but it has not been seen since then
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I agree, Podcasts. But not just subscription and listening. There needs to be excellent navigation and Chapter Support. Also, it should be the best Podcast Creation platform. Needs excellent external mic support and level control as well as ID3 editing that supports cover art. It also needs hooks for distribution to Windows Marketplace and other platforms, like a blog. I would just love it if I could do it all and never need to sync or dock. I should just work.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a podcaster and podcast listener, I think you need to have a podcast app and directory in windows 8.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
#BillBennettNZ Your Store tile will indicate when updates are available
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It would be the most amazing thing if there was some sort of podcasting app or podcast support. PLEASE! Podcast support!!! Thanks a bunch!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Needs podcasting support.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast support would be awesome ! Please? Thanks.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Really hoping there is an addition for a podcast catcher app that is tied in with the Zune Podcast directory.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Sure would be neat to have an app for podcasters and podcast listeners
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I want a podcasts app!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast!!!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please remember and feature podcast!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please could you guys do a podcasts app... That's pretty much all I'm wishing for. Kind Regards, Todd Clarke
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please include some support for podcasting. This should have already been thought of.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'd love to see support for podcasting and built in RSS support for web content apps would be great.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Support for podcast is definitely necessary
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Add a podcasting app or more useful apps.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app please.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast podcast podcast podcast podcast Podcast podcast podcast podcast podcast podcast........... I can't say it enough.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Add podcast support
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add support for podcasting (Internet Broadcasting), it would be much appreciated!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast, that's only app Win8 still not supporting
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting app please
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
No Podcast app? Come on now, that's one of the most important things on my phone. Even Apple has its own podcast app now after many years :)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about podcasting support?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would be great to add support for podcasts. I know its generally relegated to Audio software for devices but since Windows 8 hybrid computers are going to be considered portable devices as well they should have a built-in native podcast app. More power to you!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please! Add podcast support on windows 8!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Gangman style oh oh oh oh oh, windows 8, oh oh oh oh oh, windows 8 , ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Windows 8, yeh yeh yeh yeh yeh
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It would be great to add some more support for podcasting. This is a growing trend that many people count on.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Videochat support! We need videochat in messaging, please!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Shame there isn't a podcasting app. Then you could listen to my show called the Cocktail Nation www.cocktailnation.net
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will there be some sort of support for podcasting, like a Zune app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting is the future of education. Please support it.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It is essential in this day and age to include podcasting support in Windows 8
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
(WHO CAN'T WAIT FOR WINDOWS 8 AND WINDOWS 8 TABLETS) + 1 Repeat the above message if you can't wait too!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting app!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting support is a must or there is really no point for me to buy Windows 8...
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How about a podcast app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please make sure to support podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It might be a good idea to have a native app which supports podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Consider adding a native podcast app please.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
No podcasting support? :(
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support podcasts! We need a Windows 8 podcast app.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I agree with many on the podcasting aspect, in some ways the latest IOS updates made listening to podcast frustrating as it has terrible sync issues. And your release puts in the backseat when it's a staple of tons of people's day and week...
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
You are leaving a substantial portion of your audience without podcast support.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I agree with many of the comments here. Podcasting is an amazing means of passing along information for consumption in a way that makes the most of time - while exercising, commuting, cleaning, walking, etc. It's a way to maximize productivity and time. Please consider putting in an app for podcasting... why should Apple continue to think they have it all? www.christianhomeandfamily.com
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Is there really not going to be any support for podcasting? That wouldn't be good for our millions of listeners.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Support Podcast!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Can you please add a podcasting app for Windows 8
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
We really need a podcast app, we can easily subscriber and listen to podcast on the Apple and Android platform. It would be great if the windows team would step up and help the millions of windows users have a easier path to subscribing and listening to podcast. Today they have to use iTunes which seems to me is counter culture to what Windows 8 is trying to provide. If you want to create synergy between Windows 8, Tablets, Windows Phone and Xbox why not make this part of your roll out. Podcasting is well established and well supported outside of Microsoft and frankly it has been a puzzle to me for years why their has been such a lack of support. This is the oppportunity to even the playing field with Apple.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
please app for podcast.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hello, I produce two padcast shows a week on a microsoft system. Please make sure the new windows 8 supports podcasting, so I and my listeners will not have any issues with listening to padcasts with your products. Thank you!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
add a podcasting app to Windows 8! I hope the win 8 has that capability as my entire business is ran around our podcasting brand
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
WHO POSTED A COMMENT UNDER MY NAME WHO WHO WHO WHO?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please give us a podcasting app! I want to switch my iphone for a lumia 920 as soon as it's available - but i need to be able to hear my podcasts!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add a podcasting app. Not adding one would be a huge disservice to your users.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
LOL somebody is repeating the same message about podcasting, and is using different names and different messages. LOL
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Apple have successfully leveraged free podcast content as a product in the iTunes store. Are you really going to miss the opportunity to do the same in your multimedia rich product? Please add support for podcasting to your music store or from within the Media Player equivalent.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would love to see a podcast app.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
No podcast app? Hope it's in the works.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please update the store app as well. I want to see Top free and Top paid apps by Category. There is a top free section, but all the apps are lumped together. Please give me ONE view where I can see the top 10 apps of each category grouped by category.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
This all looks great. One thing that appears to be missing is podcasting support. Despite the fact that podcasts have Apple as their starting point, they have become largely universal. I am a Windows user for years, AND a regular podcaster. In a gesture of goodwill, please include podcasting support! Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Dunno why you didn't create a podcast app! I used it at school and especially in university. Basically all the students used it to review lectures and presentations. It would be an excellent idea to develop one in time for the launch.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
PLEASE include podcast support. So many of us need this!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Joe Rogan sent me here, and I agree with him, a dedicated popcast app would greatly increase my interest in windows 8, and give me the final push to upgrade asap. So far the product looks great!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I concur... How 'bout a podcasting ap? I can't believe you're gonna ignore that large of market!!! I'm a PC... Let me stay that way! :-)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please fix the bug in the "Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging" app. There are many people who can't connect their Facebook/Twitter accounts to this app. Although it says that it's connected and you have to wait a few minutes ... nothing happens! If you look at your online Microsoft Account everything is connected just fine so it's definately in the app itself. Reinstalling the app doesn't solve the problem. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a Windows user and podcaster, I would really love to see a podcast app instead of just relying on the standard music app. I hate having to buy 3rd party apps for this that would work so much better integrated.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will the Reader be updated? I have some password protected PDF files that it cannot open
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As per previous post, how about podcasting support amongst the apps? So many people listen to or create them these days...and Apple do it with ease!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting app, please?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I am a podcaster. And i would like to see a podcast app. The music apps would not cover this. And your Zune software is a far cry from being stable. So how about you make a podcast app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support Podcasts. Apple does it (poorly) as an aside. You could do it well and be the leader. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
We definitely need a better podcasting app.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please provide a Podcast app. Support the podcast. We would love to see it. Thanks
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about ToDo lists in Calendar app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
You are missing podcast support! Unless you think it is going away or you have better technology to replace it, we all would appreciate Windws 8 offering support for podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about support for Podcasts?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I want to see a todo list or task management and Podcast listening support
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please have a podcast app on your windows 8 !!! If you don't, what message does it send to the world? that you don't want people to get out of radio and TV's rigid schedule, having the ease to listen or watch whatever they are interested in, wherever, whenever? That windows is not interested in creating a platform that will give users the SAY and make users in control of the content on their devices????? We want podcast!!!!!!!! we want podcast!!!!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great news!!! eagerly waiting to get the bits and upgrade my W7 PC. Store updates are a great way to keep the apps, the enricher of the System, to be fresh and up to date. I have been reading some of the comments... and funny, how many feature requests are coming. That shows the enthusiasm people are having for the new apps world. There have been many reports of tech columnists and journalists, counting the number of apps in the Store every minute and debating whether it is enough or not!!! :-) You don't need second by second count of apps to understand whether the ship has momentum, you can just go through these comments (and filter out the trolls)... Superb!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Still no clock app on the Start screen?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I hope and pray you will not forget we who enjoy podcasting and listening to podcasts. Please do not neglect us. Make applications available to listen to podcasts.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'd really like to see support for podcasts.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hey yeah where is the clock app yeah where is that?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It would be great to see a podcasting app in there as well.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about podcasting support or an app to manage those?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I like the look of the Music app and, while I enjoy listening to music, I now consume all of my speech content by listening to podcasts. It would be great to see some kind of podcasting feature built in to the new Windows 8 user experience.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support podcasting with an app!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
OMG, all the Joe Rogan fan boys that will jump at anything he says. Think for yourselves, losers! #Weak
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How about a podcast app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a listener and watcher of podcasts, I'd absolutely like to see an application that lets me subscribe, download and listen/watch podcasts. It's surprising that it's not already included.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Without podcast support, I won't be using it much...
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add support for podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
It is great to see the updates in the list for windows 8. It is vitally important to include an app that supports podcasting. Not only for us novice producers, but for all of the great content produced by professional organizations like major networks, news organizations and big thinkers like TED. It is great to have on demand content. Thanks for allowing us to comment I believe it is important. http://ryankparker.com
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I am sure that current podcast apps like Stitcher, Google, etc and all the countless others are already working on a Windows version. Geez guys. Get a clue.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Can you add support for podcasts? Apple has a section in iTunes dedicated for podcasts, and Windows 8's app store would not be up to par if it didn't have this as well.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How can there by no podcast support on a brand new operating system? Surely this is a typo or a simple over-sight? That's like building a brand new modern car and forgetting to put tires on it. What's the point?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
We at the Train Whistle Test podcast and our thousands of subscribers would love if you could include podcasting software in the app package for your new platform. Thanks, TWT
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hi, could you please make Messaging instant? It happens to me everytime that when the Messaging app is not in focus and I recieve a message for the first time from someone that message comes with huge delay (sometimes I get it 30 minutes after it was sent or not at all).
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Windows 8 needs a podcast app. Please add podcast support!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a business that produces blog content from podcast recordings, I'd sure like to see some native support for podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please develop OS and application which move directly. That it is hard to use, if unstable, it is troubled. In addition, please separate a tablet from a desktop from the following OS. Because it is hard to use.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Allow me to change the background colour in the messenger app, like you allow it for the outlook messenger.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would really like to see some support for podcasters and their subscribers! It's a must have for me!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add Podcast-Support on a native basis. That would be great!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I need podcast support to post stuff . Come on Microsoft!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will there be podcast support? I would like that.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Sounds great, but where's what about podcasts? Is there going to be a podcast app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app would be great!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast support !
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasts need to be supported. Now more than ever. I hardly listen to regular radio. It's all podcasts.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
So many people asking for a podcast app in the store....yet one already exists. Go and search for...err...well... "podcast" & you'll find it.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would love to see native podcast app. Please don't make me listen to terrestrial radio!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would really appreciate it if you would add an podcasting app to Windows 8. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
But..... for sync my Windows Phone i install Zune. Is possible Sync mu Wp in Win RT with Music ?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
196 people and counting want a native podcast app.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would like to see native podcast support! It is essential in today's world. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Protected WMA music does not play in Music app - without telling why - Needs to be started in media player first, which downloads the media updates and certificates... when downloaded - The music then plays correctly in Music app... Not actually helpfull for the no-so-computing-literates....
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Strange... No mention of support for podcasts? Seriously?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will we finally get a combined "inbox" showing all accounts in one place in mail?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please, Microsoft. Don't forget to add PODCASTING support to Windows 8!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting!!! C'mon Microsoft this is essential.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting is one of the few really bright ideas in technology. We want to see tools like this on the front page. Did someone say podcasting app isn't included? Did someone say that I can crop photos. Awesome!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
The Music app certainly needs fixing; the metadata is wrong. Especially when there's an Album Artist different than the individual artist. Please fix that :)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Two things on my wish list ... Integrated multi-address email address handling in one tool Podcast management and support
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Thank you for adding network support to the Photos App - something that has been sorely missed. Oh, and here's one more vote for Podcast support!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Sounds good but agree with others that podcasts should be first class citizens. Also, are we getting account linking in People? I love the concept of a dedicated contacts manager but it needs to be a bit more powerful.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Oh and I can't follow cycling on sports.. what the what?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please allow us to CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THE START SCREEN TILES. Bright purple. orange and red are your choices - not mine, but I can't change them???? Great. Thanks for making it personal.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Music app - Metadata editing, podcasts!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Can you guys at least change the look and GUI of Windows Media Player? It's far behind iTunes and even the Music app of Google.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
PLEASE add podcasting support!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
And when font customization on Messaging?? :(
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Ups, and I forgot it!! Option to change metadata on Music!! Like in Zune
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
The main thing I do with my phone is listen to podcasts. Please, please add a podcasting app to this selection - which already looks great! As a Windows user for well over 20 years, it would be great to think I could continue to indulge my passion for podcasts on this platform! Many thanks!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would love to see a great podcatching app, something that integrates well with RSS feeds too.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Looking at the descriptions of the built-in apps i fail to any support or any apps that are user for podcasting. Being a service provider its alarming to see that there is no native support for podcast. care to clarify that?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Full screen apps are for the birds.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Support for podcast downloads - please!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
No podcasting app - no podcast support? And what about Denmark, Europe - I think you are doing a big mistake here....
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I really CAN wait Windows 8. I'll wait Windows 9 and hope Microsoft give some option to remove so called Modern UI.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would love to see support for podcasting especially for syncing with windows phone. Previous support of podcasts for users in Irish Marketplace was not great. I really want to upgrade my phone from 7.5 to 8 with the knowledge that the addition of and syncing of podcasts has improved.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Does the app "Mail, Calendar, People, and Messaging" support Outlook (2010) integration, instead of only Windows Mail?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
every major news outlet plus many thousands of private and personal content producers generate podcasts. It's how I get my news and views as I walk the dog or commute. Please include support for podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great stuff! I would suggest adding a Podcast App would complete the media integration to support on demand programming.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
You should add podcasting support to your OS. More and more people are tuning in to this media. Thanks, Pierre - The Elephant Channel - An unofficial blogcast about Evernote - http://ElephantChannel.net
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a listener and producer of podcaster, many of the people downloading are using Windows.....please rethink not giving podcasts support....its not just about us independents major networks also use podcasting....
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Make an app to remove the start screen and boot into desktop.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Make an app to customize live tiles colours.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
good
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Make Windows 9 better than Windows 8. Windows 8 s*cks.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I don´t want smartphone apps on my computer.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Who needs smartphone apps on a computer?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Spend more time in improving Windows 8 than improving silly apps.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How do I disable the charms bar on my desktop?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Why do you force the ugly tiles on me?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How do I build hierachies on Start screen?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
why does start screen occupy whole sreen?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Gawd, what is it with the podcasters here? Is there some spam-bot running?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Spend less money for advertising Windows 8 and more for development and improvements.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Windows 8 is dead already, start blogging about Windows 9, maybe this will be a buy.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
it would be great to add a "reduce Image size" Option for sharing a huge picture
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about adding the possibility to send files (photos and stuff) to the Messenger app? Or am I just blind and can't find it anywhere?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Why is there no clock on start screen?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
please add support for Gtalk on messenger
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would really love for there to be some support for podcasting natively within the OS.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Yes, we definitely are looking for an app in 8 for listening to podcasts!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Will the music player support podcasts? I'd be lost without them.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about support for subscribing to podcasts?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting support, please!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'd really like to see support for podcasting in Windows 8. Both Video and Audio podcasts please. I listen to podcasts and audiobooks constantly.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add apps for podcasting. I read a lot of articles on the web, but I also like to listen to podcasts. Please support podcasts too :D
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add a peer-to-peer synchronization to SkyDrive! I have big drives to sync and Live Mesh was just the tool for the job!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Glad to hear they are getting upgraded. Make sure that they always keep getting updates. though.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Buy a Mac...it has all the features that have been requested in this thread.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Looks really great. I can not wait to see this in action. I don't see any podcasting tool though. I'm a huge podcast listener and would love to see an easy way to set up and subscribe to podcasts.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Don't forget podcasting.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Wow lots of great things there. One of my biggest challaenges is to keep my podcasts synced between my devices. Wow wouldn't microsoft be ahead of the game if they offered a great podcast app that synced across all devices! My books do, would love it if my podcasts did.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app please
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I want to use podcasting. Make the OS to support podcasting, by Jiminy! Must I switch to Linux?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As long as your building in aps for various things, podcasts would seem to be a natural to be included too.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What about podcasting support?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would like to see support for podcasting. Thanks
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Where is the support for podcasting in Windows 8. IT would be massive, iPhones finally have the podcast support in their IOS time to compete Microsoft! IT WOULD HAVE A HUGE IMPACT.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As many have said above, podcasting support would be a welcomed addition.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
You know what cool? Podcasting. Being around and growing since 2005 this strong community would love to see Microsoft support with a Podcasting App. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
This is really exciting. Finally, a change in the way Windows operates! Given the new design, I really think having a podcasting app would be pretty amazing. You'd definitely 1up Apple, who I don't think has a native podcast on their computers. (though their phones have it.)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please don't forget those of us who listen to podcasts. Many people listen to podcasts and that demand is growing. Microsoft does not want to make the mistake of trying to insert something half way thought of. You have this Zune directory And you should not let it go to waste.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Agree with Bryan Goodwin and others, please include a podcast app in Win 8. I've been listening to podcasts for quite a while and one of my current favorites is Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott and Leo Laporte.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please make sure that podcasting support is included - the whole idea is that content needs to be available at time, place, and screen of choice for the consumer.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Can you please add support for Podcasting as part of the new Windows 8. Just as you have MUSIC, VIDEO, etc., an app and category for PODCASTING is becoming more important every day, as more and more people look for easy ways to search and subscribe to content. I truly hope you provide a category for PODCASTING to make it easier for people to find and enjoy this type of content.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add support for podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast support.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Shame that HP just released their new Intel-based business tablet ElitePad for Windows 8, but that tablet has only 1280 x 800 -resolution display - so due to that it won't support Windows 8 Snap-function, because that function needs tablet to have at least 1366 x 768 -resolution display. I just wonder, why on earth HP try to offer new business tablet with specs like that. Didn't they consult Microsoft with that or don't they just care about of Windows 8 specs. Surely business users would like to use that Snap-function in Windows 8. That HP ElitePad tablet is supposed to be on market on January 2013. www8.hp.com/us/en/ad/elitepad/overview.html
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would like to see something for podcasters, I noticed many others hae mentioned that as well. Please consider. Thanks
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcastssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssn
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Sounds good ! Adding support for jabber (google talk) protocol in messaging would be most welcome !
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasting support please!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please consider Podcast Support! Many us happy Windows users would love to see this implemented!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
As a podcaster and a listener of other podcasts, I have to agree that some type of podcast support would be appreciated.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please do not neglect podcast support. With more content moving away from conventional methods, I have been spending the majority of my media listening minutes tuning into podcasts while turning off the radio and tv.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I, too, would like to see a built-in RSS subscription application, something that would allow me to subscribe to audio and video podcasts within Windows. Thank you!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would be very happy if there was support for podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would LOVE to have a podcasting app built in. That would be fantastic
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Store app is very buggy. Please push update for it.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would also love to see some podcasting support. I like to listen and record them. I would LOVE TO DROP iTUNES!!! Gracias!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would like to see a podcasting app added to to Windows 8. I hate using iTunes.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcast app is a MUST! Thank you!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
This is why there are requests for podcasts: http://mad.ly/55f323 Podcasters are using their reach to have listeners express to Microsoft their desire for podcasting support in Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
The Music App need podcast support or a new Podcast App
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Could you please make this podcast friendly? we need an app for it. I am tired of using itunes because it requires me to do things that are in conflict with my windows platform.. and I have to then maintain safari as a browser. Also making sure that it's also very video friendly would be a smart idea too.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I would love to see support for PODCAST. Today i am forced to use Itunes. :/
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How can i delete the MRU-List from the Video App?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I want Winodws 9.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add a podcast app! Thank you!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
You've probably figured out by now that the podcasting community would appreciate support for our work in your OS. I'll just say this. I've heard great things about the new OS and I hope you'll consider support for podcasts. Thanks.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How about POP3 account support in the Mail app?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Any chance there can be a dedicated podcast app? I don't want to throw unnecessary hate in the direction of iTunes, but choice benefits everyone.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Facebook Integration with Calender...?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please consider support for PODCASTs in Windows 8....we podcasters..or netcasters as they want to be called today, need your support in Windows8. Please help us with podcast support in Windows 8. Thank you Sincerely , Mr. Paul D. Ciuppa
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I agree with most of the comments. Love listening to Podcasts, hate using Apple to do so. I would like an easy way to just do it from my Windows laptop/windows phone. Thanks.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Where is the podcasting support?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Going to third the request for Podcast support. Come on, guys, this is the year 2012, you're about 7 years behind on this.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
podcasts? really I haven't listened to a podcast in years.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Would love to see podcasting support
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Updates look good. What I want big time is an a Podcast listening app built in with a good search function!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
We need podcasting support. Please tell me you are going to put that in Win 8.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please consider adding Podcasting applications. I am an avid listener and podcaster. Apple makes it easy to do both. Thanks
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasts is for MACs it seems.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
C'mon guys... Lets get my windows machine away from iTunes for podcasts! Can we get some native support on RSS feeds with Blogs, podcasts and other news sources?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'd like to add my voice to the refrain -- Please support podcasting in Windows 8! Microsoft has supported podcasts in the past. Zune (and the Windows software for it) supported podcasts and had its own podcast search directory, which was great. I would love to see the return of a podcast directory in Windows 8 and an easy way to subscribe to shows (regardless of whether or not they're listed in the directory). Please let me know if you start accepting submissions to a podcast directory -- you can contact me via thejoshmeister.com Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Need a podcast app
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
How about podcasting?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I beleive the operating system needs to be very competitive in a well rounded form in order to compete with other plattforms. I am a fan of window an I am also a podcaster. In addition to needing a podcast application there should also be an application that allows for audio editing similar to apples "Garage Band" I myself use for more complex equipment but this would be great for any up and comin podcasters. Please take these suggestions into consideration when creating the windows 8 platform. Podcasts have steadily been climbing to a very competitive position in the broadcasting word. Hundreds of thousands of people create podcast wether audio or video and even a more outstanding millions listen to podcasts. This is only going to become more and more prominent in the broadcasting wold. Please make podcast compatable. Thx
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Did I miss the mention of podcasting support in the new release?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Add my voice to the multitude asking for podcast support. The medium is in better shape than ever, with more and more people producing and consuming them every day. Major companies are producing podcasts. Celebrities - especially comedians - are fired up about the format. Lacking support for it in a major version of Windows would be a terrible slight.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
is there any way to add native support for podcasting or RSS feed integration with ways to parse the enclosures to a media player? This would be a great addition.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
please add podcasts in the music app
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Whats with all these podcast comments? Most of you people are CLEARLY the same person or some company/people trying to push an agenda. Most people do not care about podcasting, not to this extent anyway. I'd expect to see atleast a few mentions here, but this is obviously suspicious.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I am with everyone who is calling for podcasting support. As a Windows 7 (and NT at work) user I would love to be able to ditch my iTunes in favor of a Windows option.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What they didn't fix the useless music app to make it play from NAS and other shares without offline caching that wastes a ton of local disk space???? Seriously? Com'mon folks this one is a no brainer and you're going to have a TON of very unhappy people on Oct 26th if this isn't fixed!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
@Lanna Lee Maheux-Quinn - That's everytime the same person with another name... Love the updates! I hope there will be also support for POP3 in Mail! :)
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Golly, I hope Microsoft hasn't ignored the ever useful and valuable community of podcasters in Windows 8. Is this the case? An important new OS should not arrive on the desktop with so obvious and irritating a blemish for millions of users and potential new users. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please support podcasting. I used to use iTunes for this, but Apple has really made a mistake with their new IOS app and I think Microsoft could benefit from this.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hi Microsoft. Podcasting is on the cusp of exploding. I think it is important that Microsoft stay in step with this critical medium and include a podcasting support app with this release. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Nice!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add podcasts. Windows Phone has excellent podcast support... so should Windows 8. You're in the perfect position to make podcasting incredible. Sync audio bookmark so I can listen from my phone, tablet, and desktop.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please add Podcasting support for Windows 8. Thank you!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Podcasts are now a part of my life and thousands of others. You need to add podcasting!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I'm pretty excited about Windows 8. I'll be even more excited when you introduce the PODCAST APP. That is in your future plans, right? Right?!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Not all of us love iTunes or have tablets. Please remember your loyal customers. We want a podcast app for Windows 8!!!!!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
What idiot keeps posting podcasting comments? TO whomever is doing so...please get a life. Go out and see a movie, take a walk, read a book, play a game. Surely there are better things to dow with your life than SPAM a Windows 8 blog crying about podcasting support. In fact, with all the time you've wasted posting podcasting support pleas...you could have written a podcasting app. DId you ever consider that...or are you just a complete whiner?
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Please include an app for podcasts. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Great to see! Big thing missing though. Podcasts. I listen to a lot, as part of my continual business learning and for entertainment. Please find a way to include them.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
Hey Microsoft. I think it would super cool to be able to add and display embedded metadata to photos using the Windows 8 Photo App. This is something supported in the Windows Photo Gallery and it'd be great to see this in the Photo App too.
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
I agree with a lot of others on this thread. Please support podcasting it is a medium that is changing the world and needs to be seen!
Anonymous
October 04, 2012
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Anonymous
October 04, 2012
If I get this product, I hope I will be able to watch and subscribe to the many interesting podcasts out there
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcast support is vital. Vital!!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Looks like there are a lot of interesting features and apps yet to be flushed out here. My question is if there are plans to incorporate any kind of subscription based media services, such as podcasts, vodcasts and other RSS based media content? I know that Outlook has an RSS reader built in but it doesn't truly support media (again, podcasts and vodcasts). What are the plans for this?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I don't see any specific mention of podcasting support... What about a podcasting app?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please include podcast support for Windows 8. Pretty please!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Looking forward to the update and hope to see the podcasting support issue resolved!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcast support is very necessary, as with video editing. Please provide this support.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Yes, need a podcasting app!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Having a functioning Podcasting app with Windows 8 would be great!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I don't see the value of a podcast app for consumers. Please don't add even more bloat to this operating system. Thanks.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
RSS reader which is integrated to Outlook.com would be excellent.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I think including podcasting is a good idea... but it should be appropriately called "WINDCASTS" on the platform. Right?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Wow, I just looked up what podcasts are and it's just some nerds talking about something people don't even care about? What a stupid thing. No app thanks.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
The people who claim that podcasts "are for nerds" or who claim to not even know what a podcast is are probably the same people who are still rockin' Windows ME and AM radio. There is definite value to the consumer as seen by the cry for support here.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Actually, Zen Runners, they would more appropriately be called "stupidcasts" because that's what they are. No wonder Microsoft hasn't written an app.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I listen to podcasts every day on my phone - please add support for podcasts in Windows 8. Thank you! -Don
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I'm just a regular guy and I don't even know what a castpod is. Waste of time.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
More like nodcasts because they're putting me straight to sleep! Ha ha ah.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Ever major production company, sports franchise, and news outlet has embraced the use of RSS technology (including podcasts, vidcasts, and more) to deliver content to a global audience. This is game changing tech and I hope Windows 8 commits to it. Please consider supporting podcasting technology in Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Okay, I got another one. More like plodcasts because they're really dull! hahahaah
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasts are alive and well with many, many listeners everyday. Please add support for podcasts in Windows 8. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I have created a podcast icon Microsoft can use for podcasts on my website "How to record podcasts". I am a podcaster and would like to feel my craft is important.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Okay, okay, okay. More like slipshodcasts because they don't have the production quality that I'm generally used to in my media.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
The UI and design looks incredible. I'm excited for it. But please, include Podcast support, Microsoft.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Could you add support for podcasts? It'd be a great addition!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! where as podcasting GONE??????????
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please add podcasting support. The Apple eco system effortlessly manages podcasts, and on Windows, we don't have anything that allows us to fully realize the rick diverse podcasting experience. We need this support natively in Windows 8. Please add this in. Thanks
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
As usual though, anyone who doesn't live inside the USA will either not get the majority of these new facilities, or will get 'in name only' updates.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I'd like to see a podcasting app as well!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcast apps such as Pocket Casts keep me sane on long drives and over lunch at the office. PLEASE fully support podcasting. Please.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Windows 8 and RT don't have intelligent assistance like Siri even though Microsoft has had the experience in voice recognition years before Siri introduction. I don't know if they plan to add it in a feature/service pack for Windows 8/RT or we'll have to wait all the way to Windows 9. Given that iOS and Android users have their OS upgraded every year for FREE with ton of new features, I think Microsoft better get us the similar deal for Windows 8/RT tablet than just an ordinary service pack with fixes. I hope Windows 8/RT can evolve through time.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
BTW, as of today, I don't see any TV commercials for Windows 8 or Surface which is strange since Microsoft used to show them month before launch of Windows 7.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Two things please, one podcast app and one RSS reader, pelase, please, please
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please add a Podcast app to fully support podcasts. We want our Windows users to have the same ease of subscribing and listening to podcasts that is afforded users on other platforms.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasting app plz. kthxbai.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I support many who've already requested it. #1. Podcasting support. #2. RSS reader. Thanks.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I listen to podcasts more so than even music. An official app for that really should be part of any mobile computing.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
My Windows using friends who will in time upgrade to 8, produce and listen to podcasts. You folks need some kind of app to support podcasting, which is a huge potential market. Apple has one! Aloha.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
A really cool Podcast app would be awesome. iTunes is really getting tired. I'll be the first to have a "Subscribe in Windows 8" button on my website.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Whoever is doing the podcast spamming, pretty impressive. Almost 400 unique comments requesting podcasts, and no sleep so far since 8pm EST Thursday. That's 18hrs of non-stop podcast posting. Could we delete all posts from that IP? It's making it hard to see the genuine feedback.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Would you also consider including podcasting support? Thank you.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Those of us who are podcasters strongly (as you can see) hope that you will include podcasting support. Otherwise, you're alienating a big corner of your potential market. Thanks!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Yes, podcasting support in Windows 8 is a must!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Having been a Windows user for many years ... and personally helping with technology advice to top MS staff ... I strongly urge you to consider including an app for podcasting support. Otherwise, you are completely losing a strong definitive marketing niche.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
What about podcasting support? I am a podcaster myself and I listen to podcasts daily. In fact, this is one of the main uses of my smartphone. I would love to see Windows 8 support podcasting across devices the way that Apple does.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasting is a huge foundation to my brand. As a Windows user, not having the podcasting capability will greatly diminish the effectiveness of my brand in the marketplace.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
a stitcher like app or pure podcast app would be sweet. Maybe put it in the music App
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please add podcasting!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please support Podcasting !!! Thanks
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
SUPPORT PODCASTING BRUS
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
FYI, these podcast comments aren't from a bot or individual. The podcast producer community is pretty tight with lots of loyal followers, so many of them sent out a link to this post claiming that MS isn't going to support podcasting anymore. A large number of them haven't even read a single article about Windows 8. I am currently developing an app for Windows 8 and am a big fan. I doubt MS is dropping podcast support. We haven't even seen the full update to the apps yet. I'll withhold judgement until October 26th. Even if they weren't supporting it, these last minute comments wouldn't bring it in any sooner.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I'll add my support for a podcasting app
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
A podcasting app should be built in. So much valuable content out there that people are creating through podcasting!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Hi guys. I've heard that Windows 8 won't offer support for us podcasters. Please rectify this situation! Cheers.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
yes we need a podcast app if you want me to buy your phone.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
The Music App doesn't allow you to go up a directory when browsing to open a file. Extremely annoying if you are several directories deep.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Hi guys, I throw my voice in as well. Podcasting support is key for me as a consumer to be able to have this option means, I'll go Microsoft otherwise I'll explore other options.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
In outlook dot com, I have many linked email accounts; however, in the Windows 8 Mail app, I can not get to these linked accounts, only my main outlook dot com account. Can the Mail app be updated to handle linked accounts? Please.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
A podcasting client would be wonderful.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
WOULD YOU KINDLY delete THIS PODCAST SPAM POSTS. thanks.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Adding Crop and Rotate to the Photo App is good. How about an Image Resize feature? Haven't found a Windows RT/ARM App yet has that feature. On podcasting - I agree. A podcasting client would be a nice enhancement to Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I second each and every post about podcasting. It's a MUST HAVE for an always online system like a smart phone for me.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
So... Does this mean the Photos, Video and Music app can now see my Homersever and/or network drives without isssues? that would be swell.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasting support!!!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
A podcast client similar to what iOS has introduced would be a value.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Could you please add ROTATE option to the native PDF viewer app?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
SKYDRIVE is urgent to have DeskTop Integration! Instead of installing desktop + win8 app
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Definitely need Podcasting support. MUST HAVE!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Well if you have actually seen Windows 8, the better question is why would you want to use that OS at all? It's designed like 20 year old AOL software.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
please support podcasting
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
please add support for podcasting. Come on Microsoft, make it so!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
What about making a new FOLDER in SkyDrive app ?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasting is critical!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
One of my main requests would be some sort of podcasting support. This is a deal breaker for me personally and I'm guessing for many other users.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcasting is essential to new media and the internet. Please Support Podcasting!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Really looking forward to windows 8 but as a podcaster I would love to see a podcast app for windows 8. There are so many potential podcast listeners on the windows platform it would be great if it was easy for users to easily subscribe to podcasts.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please include support Podcasting!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
So still no mention about turning off that annoying automatically mark as read "feature" in Mail. Till that happens, myself and the majority of my clients and people I know will be unable to use it. So no Windows RT as it doesn’t have Outlook as an alternative.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
The calendar app is seriously lacking the ability to see multiple google calendars that are under the same account. Mac OS X supports this, and of course google calendar does, and so should Windows 8. It makes the calendar app pretty much useless to me and other people I know who are using Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
To me, Podcasting support is a must.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
CLIFF STOP SPAMMING, IT ALL STARTED WITH YOU, YES I KNOW IT'S YOU. DID YOU SPEND 2 WHOLE DAYS TRYING TO SPAM YOUR POINT ACROSS? GOOD TRY ANYWAY I CAN TELL YOU'RE DETERMINED. Cliff Ravenscraft 4 Oct 2012 5:39 PM # I would love to see support for PODCASTING!!!!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Windows 8 tablet = :-)
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
For me the HUGE thing that is missing is podcasting support.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
When will the people app support groups? Without group support the E-mail app is nearly useless.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Any chance these apps will fix the problem of ModernUI apps not respecting proxy settings? Right now can't deploy Win8 in many corporate environment since proxies don't work with any apps?
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
All Apps - Push to scroll, this would really help usability with things like News, Store, Weather, etc. Mail - Drag/Drop support Mail - Make it as much as outlook.com like as possible. Store - Add details for updated applications 'ala IOS so we know what's been changed.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
@Brian Hoyt, Oh yeah... +1 Authenticated proxy suport is a MUST. I tried working around some of the issue we have by slightly reconfiguring our TMG and using the TMG Firewall Client... but that appears to only help legacy apps. Windows 8 apps do their own thing, it seems. They all NEED to support proxy. At a minimum, we should expect the Windows Update app to do this. And if running as an account without Kerberos/NTLM credentials, PROMPT FOR THEM! Running as a local admin account for configuration caused the new Windows 8-style Settings for Windows Update causes an error. Clicking on the link takes you to the desktop version. The desktop version prompts me for credentials and then actually works. Although I didn't want to believe it... it definitely looks like everything about Windows 8, other than the Desktop, is al consumer-based and not ready for business/education use.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcast app
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
native podcast app would be sweet
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Podcast support would be wonderful!!!!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I agree - A Podcasting app would be huge!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please ad a Podcast app....
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I tried the SlapDash Podcasts app in Windows Store and I didn't like -- uninstalled. I hope Microsoft creates a better one.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
i have checked only Bing's changes...
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
I'm glad these app will be updated... I use most of them on my PC. However I'd like to be assured by Microsoft that Windows Live Mail will be still supported and developed in the future. In the last Windows Essentials update, Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Messenger were not updated (they still have the "Windows Live" name). I think that on a desktop PC the ModernUI apps can not replace completely the desktop apps. Please work to make the desktop and ModernUI apps more coherent (e.g. Windows Live Messenger has different emoticons than Messaging!) but please don't drop the desktop apps!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Yes it's a very complete system but where is Skype ???
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
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Anonymous
October 05, 2012
It is hard to use before update. I want you to revive a start button, Aero Glass, and a gadget. Those for tablets of the conventional screen are unnecessary. which should develop separately for tablet & smart phones and those for common PCs.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Wonderful! Can't wait. Just one tiny request. PLEASE include a podcast app.
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
There is an option in the german version of the store to search "faster" for apps in the selected language. This results in completly filtering out any other language apps. An example for games: With filter: 42 apps Without filter: 464 apps You are also not able to find other language apps by search. Pls rephrase that option to "Show only apps in selected language" or fix it so that selected language results show up first. You should also consider placing a hint inside the app that only selected language results are found..
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Great job....BUT hey, don't forget PODCAST support!!!!
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
It would be nice to have support for podcasting in Windows 8 Built-in apps
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Please add native support for podcast, that would be awesome! Thanks:)
Anonymous
October 05, 2012
Being a podcaster I would like to see podcasting support for windows 8. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
a file manager app is needed must
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
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Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please add podcast support!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
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Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please add Podcast Support - we make our living with Windows and Podcasting - don't force us to move to another platform.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Windows 8 is beautiful, but it needs a native Podcasts app for desktop and mobile platforms. Pulling from the current Zune Podcasts directory would be ideal. This app could be wonderful for synchronizing podcast subscriptions, episodes, and playback positions between devices. It would need to support both audio and H.264 video. It would also be great if web links could launch the podcasts app straight into the particular podcast where people can subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please add a native Podcasts app so your users won't have to look to your competition for a second-rate experience on Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
please direct support from .Net 3.5 my work and business on the .net 3.5 i can't install .net 3.5
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I want to second the request of Daniel J. Lewis.. Windows 8 is beautiful, but it needs a native Podcasts app for desktop and mobile platforms. Pulling from the current Zune Podcasts directory would be ideal. This app could be wonderful for synchronizing podcast subscriptions, episodes, and playback positions between devices. It would need to support both audio and H.264 video. It would also be great if web links could launch the podcasts app straight into the particular podcast where people can subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Please add a native Podcasts app so your users won't have to look to your competition for a second-rate experience on Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Great!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Glad to see so much support for podcasting integration into Windows 8. Please provide podcasters like myself a reason to consider staying with Windows for my next computer purchase.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I don't even see the update for Bing. Hmm...
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please include a podcasting app. I have been podcasting for 6 years and I know many of my listeners use Windows.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Good job guys..
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
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Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I host a weekly podcast with hundreds of downloads each week. It would be beneficial to me and the thousands of listeners out there for all podcasts if there were a podcast app implemented. Don't leave us behind Microsoft!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I make my podcast (http://www.sciencesortof.com/) using a Windows machine but most of our listeners come through iTunes. Some podcasting love from Microsoft would be pretty cool.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please build in podcast support
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please release an early formal price. There is still no information on your sky. If it was able to do, Pro would like you to make those for consumers into less than 10,000 yen around 10,000 yen. (The price of this comment is altogether displayed in the Japanese yen.Let's correct and think into a dollar. )
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Please add support for podcasting. Thanks!!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I want you to put on the market for about 5000 yen in Japanese yen. I do not want to pay 10 million yen or more to OS which is hard to use. And it returns to desktop improvement and should put on the market as Windows 9 next year.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Paolo Tosolini should be in charge of implementing a PODCAST app for Windows 8. Can't you get him back to help ... at least on this project???
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I was wondering whether there would be any podcast apps for windows. maybe a native one. podcasts are great and I want my parents to listen to them.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Podcasting is such an integral part of business for so many of us. Please address this in your release. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I would love to see support for PODCASTING!!!!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I would love to see support for PODCASTING!!!!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
CHRISTIAN, CLIFF WHATEVER YOUR NAME IS
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
I like the SkyDrive update! Thanks Microsoft! :)
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
You podcasting supporters are idiots.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Why not call it "Wasted Space 8" or perhaps "Hide-and-go-seek 8"
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
please add function for sending files in messages
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Sounds good! But please add ToDo-Support for Calendar-App and File-Transfer for Messaging App! And also Podcasting for Music App.
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
Will there be a podcasting app or support? I see a lot of people requesting it and it's very important to me personally. Thank you!
Anonymous
October 06, 2012
@Carla - Those aren't 'a lot of people', they are just one person, just lik you...
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
can someone please remove the posts from kurakuraninja - this obsession with podcasting is overshadowing other more important comments.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Good - Skydrive. Bad - Cannot access my Verizon.net POP3 account in the mail app. Withouth this, the app is useless.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
I would also enjoy podcasting support.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Podcasting is a must have on every phone. So I hope you will support this.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Is the Windows 8 Calendar app a target for http://schema.org/event ? answers.microsoft.com/.../52b89d84-398b-41e5-a91e-21f7e40b210f
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
I can has podcasting support plz? :)
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
good to hear about the updates - any plans on stopping Junkmail in the Inbox loading graphics by default in Mail? I prefer not to let spammers know they've got an alive email address!
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Would you also include podcasting support. Thank you.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
When will be available Windows 8?
Anonymous
October 07, 2012

Set aside a tablet and a desktop.
Carry out the cycle of a release in 5 or more.
Reduce the change frequency of a design or specification.
He is conscious of user-friendliness, convenience, a safety aspect, and compatibility.
Store a single article price in less than 10,000 yen.

It is also continued to expect a good product. Please reflect this affair from Windows 8 succeeding products. Moreover, probably, the product questionnaire to a user should also be taken periodically.

Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Surely the point has been made. Windows 8 needs podcast support.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
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Anonymous
October 07, 2012
the music app needs a karaoke function
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Is it possible to make the Media Player Pop out, and stay on Top? as it's in Samsung Galaxy S3 ? :)
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Good news for us!
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Please add podcasting support in Window 8. Thanks in advance!
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Tried it, love the speed, love the apps, it revived my 6 year old laptop. A Microsoft Guidebook for dummies on Window 8 would be nice though.
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Hello! Really like, and faster than Windows 8 Windows 7 alaklmazási but I have a problem I would love if someone would help in the following megoldani.Az 7.nél worked in windows but Windows 8 is not and can not understand why the words, the problem is that not I set the two monitors alkalmazást.Ha ráérne someone help me to understand and also to thank örülnék.Elöre. papa36361@freemail.hu help help help help!!!!
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Hello! Really like, and faster than Windows 8 Windows 7 alaklmazási but I have a problem I would love if someone would help in the following megoldani.Az 7.nél worked in windows but Windows 8 is not and can not understand why the words, the problem is that not I set the two monitors alkalmazást.Ha ráérne someone help me to understand and also to thank örülnék.Elöre. papa36361@freemail.hu
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Terms Of Use
Anonymous
October 07, 2012
Ваша система очень медленно работает! Много тормозов и ошибок! И почему нет встроенных игр?
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
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Anonymous
October 08, 2012
sqdf
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
One thing missing! Podcasting support...please don't forget the hundreds of thousands of people who listen to and rely on podcasting for news, information and entertainment. Add podcasting support please! Thank you
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
Its been said before... podcast app is needed!
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
Would like to have Podcast App.
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
Podcast are huge. Please add podcasting support.
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
Windows 8 rocks
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
I just dropped my 6-year old Zune and broke the screen and cannot find a replacement model. I LOVE listneing to podcasts on my Zune! I bet I would love it more if I could just do it in Windows on my computer - Please consider adding podcast support. Thanks!!
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
I don't know whether anyone mentioned, so here it goes: Windows 8 absolutely NEEDS some kind of podcast support built in.
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
Over 500 spams about podcast. I guess this just proves how seriously people are taking Windows 8.
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
huh, nor people takes seriously Windows 8, neither Microsoft allowing all that spam...... Better spam than...... Seriousness it can not be found here.....
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
I don't see any updates? why?
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
If you see updates and store saying there is no updates just go to store - charms bar - settings - app updates - check for updates.
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
add google talk/jabber protocol to messaging app
Anonymous
October 08, 2012
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Anonymous
October 08, 2012
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Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I see many problems in Mail app after the update: GMAIL Account used as EAS account show all message two times (if you group the conversation it's appear like a two message each one) Now when I compose an email, the search contact does not work anymore and did not find any email. (I use 1 hotmail account and 1 custom live domain with all contacts and always works before today). Like in the past i cannot merge some account in the People app, the apper to be bridged, but when i came back in the screen i still see two different account.
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
It says there are 2 updates from Windows Store but the number 2 remains in the tile forever and there's no update actually... Quite buggy.
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Realtek screen
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The conversation view does not work correctly. Some messages with similar subject are not displayed in conversations.
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I'd love to see a built in podcasting app or at least have it be part of the music app. As both a host and listener, I feel there is a real NEED for this these days!!
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
@Andrea IT I had the search contacts issue. When I wanted to send email, it didn't load any of my contacts. I just uninstalled and reinstalled it and it is working fine now.
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I would love to see support for PODCASTING!!!!
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Shouldn't the Mail App support POP3? Seems very odd. I'm sure there are security-related benefits from using IMAP but POP3 is an extremely popular protocol used by ISP's throughout the world.
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
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Anonymous
October 09, 2012
@Masoud Thank you for this simply suggestion, now appear to work correcly :), but is still a strange behavior, that need to be fixed in the future
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Hey Windows8 team, I love Microsoft products and I've been using them in my business and personal life for several decades, they feel Luke home to me. I am very excited about the new OS, but as a podcaster, and someone who regularly consumes podcasts I am hoping that you will add native support for such content. That, I believe, is the only omission ib your part but an important one. I believe that,native podcast support in Windows8 will effect my decision to buy or not. Hoping you heed the call, CinemaJaw
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Why our touch screen was perfectly working before the RTM and suddenly with the RTM there's no way to see it ? Is it only cause you have raised the functional specs forcing the usage of highly priced capacitive touches ? What about the installed base ?
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
I'd love to see a post telling us if the app update experience we are seeing this week is what we can expect going forward. This is the first set of updates, so I guess we can't expect perfection. I already applied the system update described in a later post.

I don't see a live tile for the Store app telling me how many updates I have available in the store. Did I miss that?
I go to the store and click Updates, and it takes me to a page telling me what updates are available. I select all of them and click Install. I expect each app to get a progress bar showing me its progress, like happens on Windows Phone and iPad, but no. I just get the 5 sliding dots of progress across the top. And it does that for hours. Are you just getting slammed?
This one had a happy ending. My Dell ST2220t monitor likes 1920x1080 resolution, but after installing Win8 and then the post-RTM update, 1920x1080 was never in the list. I had to use 1600x1200 (ish). Then, in the middle of a store update, I noticed my screen resolution dropped to 1080x768. After cursing, I went to control panel and saw that suddenly 1920x1080 was available in the list of resolutions! I picked it and it worked. How on Earth did this happen in the middle of an app update? Definitely exciting to see things changing, but I do feel like a beta tester. Eric

Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Wait, the Store tile is live with an 11 on it, lower right. So at least it's showing up now.
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Anyone else have a problem with maps application after update it says this app is not available in your region, i tried to re install it and tried to change region but i had no success, any suggestions?
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
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Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Microsoft, can you please add a podcasting app? I'm sure there are many people that would want it.
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Updating our built-in apps for Windows 8 DIRVER
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Please add support for podcasting. Thanks.
Anonymous
October 11, 2012
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Anonymous
October 11, 2012
As has already been mentioned, please add support for podcasts. I know that Rob at Zune has said that there will be some sort of support, but since it was conspicuously missing from the list I want to add my vote to others here. Thanks Microsoft!
Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Microsoft is starting to regain the love of customers, will miss a big opportunity if they ignore this podcast support request.

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