Windows 8 gives you apps

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Temple Run: Brave
Join Merida from Disney/Pixar's Brave on a wild adventure.
Twitter
Tweet, follow others, and watch trends on your Windows 8 PC.
Netflix
The world's leading subscription service for watching TV and movies.
Food Network in the Kitchen
Hundreds of recipes, how-to videos, and celebrity chefs from Food Network.
Dropbox
Browse, save, edit, and share your files and photos from anywhere.
Next Issue Magazines
Get unlimited access to over 80 magazines in one easy-to-use app.
Hulu Plus
Unlimited streaming of hit shows and acclaimed movies.
Skype
Your favorite way to video chat, now on Windows.

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Fruit Ninja
  • Slice the flying fruit before it falls and keep an eye out for explosives.

Angry Birds Star Wars
  • Join the Angry Birds on an epic adventure in a galaxy far, far away.

Where's My Water?
  • Help Swampy the alligator take a shower in this hit game from Disney.

Bejeweled Live
Experience new ways to match gems and have fun.
Dodo GoGo
  • Jump, hop, and fly to help Dojo the Dodo escape a raging volcano.

Disney Fairies Hidden Treasures
  • Play games and find hidden collectibles.

Skulls of the Shogun
  • Conquer the samurai afterlife with ghost warriors and magical monks.

Samurai vs Zombies Defense
Recruit allies and defend your village against hordes of attacking zombies.
Pinball FX2
  • Get new features and a state-of-the-art physics model.

More games are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to visit the Store and install games.)
App availability may vary by region.

Shazam
The easiest way to discover more about music, TV, and ads.
Muzu.tv
Free access to over 90,000 official music videos.
iHeartRadio
Find more than 1,500 live radio stations, or create your own.
Music Maker Jam
The app that combines easy music creation with maximum fun.
KEXP Artist Discovery
Live broadcasts and exclusive performances by emerging bands.
Audials Radio
Commercial free radio stations from around the globe.

More music and video apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view the Store and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

USA Today
Everything you expect from USA TODAY, for Windows 8 & Windows RT.
CNN App for Windows
Stay informed with headlines and original stories from around the globe.
MTV News
Get the latest music, movie, TV, celebity, and gaming news.
AccuWeather for Windows 8
Get accurate local weather with custom forcasts and updates.
WSJ
Get the best of the Wall Street Journal’s print and digital content.
Engadget
Obsessive daily coverage of gadgets and consumer electronics.

More news and weather apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view the Store and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

Hulu Plus
Unlimited streaming of hit shows and acclaimed movies.
Netflix
The world's leading subscription service for watching TV and movies.
Xbox SmartGlass
Control your TV with simple gestures on your Windows PC or device.
The Daily Show Headlines
Recent headlines, extended interviews, classic bits, archives, and more.
Uvideos
Free video from Univision including drama, variety, news, and sports.
Fresh Paint
The delightfully fun and realistic painting app.

More entertainment apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view the Store and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

NOOK
A million free titles for your PC, plus magazines, newspapers, and comics.
Kindle
Read Kindle books with a beautiful, easy-to-use Windows 8 app.
Audible
Listen to books on the go. Choose from over 100,000 titles.
Wikipedia
The free encyclopedia with more than 20 million articles.
The Cat in the Hat
The children's classic with three reading modes to learn and enjoy.
Weird but True by National Geographic Kids
The fun, interactive app by National Geographic Kids.

More book and reference apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

Zoo Train
The award-winning app for learning the alphabet and word reinforcement.
KHAN Academy
Learn almost anything for free. Browse their library of over 3,800 videos.
Star Chart
Explore the Solar System's wonders with this innovative astronomy app.
Kno Textbooks
Over 200,000 eTextbooks for students from kindergarten to college.
Stanford University
Stanford's world-class seminars and lectures at your fingertips.
Magic Math
Your child can create a character, earn rewards, and have fun learning math.

More education apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view the Store and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

MLS
The official Windows Major League Soccer app brings the game to you.
The ESPN App
Scores, breaking news, and in-depth game coverage. Personalized for you.
Parents Pregnancy & Baby Guide
A week-by-week interactive guide for new parents and parents-to-be.
Bank of America
Fast, secure, and convenient online banking on your Windows 8 device.
Everyday Food
Never wonder what to cook again with the Everyday Food app.
Evernote
Automatically sync notes and files across all your devices.
MLB.TV
Watch out-of-market Major League Baseball games live or on demand.
Hertz Car Rental
The easy, painless way to find and rent a vehicle.
Envvied
Browse and shop directly from some of the hottest photos online.

More apps are in the Windows Store. (You need Windows 8 or Windows RT to view the Store and install apps.)
App availability may vary by region.

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Built-in apps

People app icon
Stay connected and start conversations with contacts from your email accounts, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
SkyDrive app icon
Seamless access to your files from your Windows apps, as well as from your other devices.
Mail app icon
Get email from your accounts—including Yahoo! and Outlook—all in one place.
Bing app icon
Go from searching to doing, with a touch-friendly interface and stunning, immersive imagery.
Video app icon
Browse and watch movies and shows. Watch on your PC or play to your TV.
Photos app icon
See your photos and videos in one place, whether they're on Facebook, Flickr, SkyDrive, or another PC.
Music app icon
Explore, download, and listen to the latest songs and share your playlists.
Games app icon
Discover and download new games, edit your profile, and see how you stack up against your friends.

Read the latest about apps on the Windows Experience Blog.

Find out how to get apps from the Windows Store.

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Your apps, contacts, files, settings, and sites can follow you in the cloud.