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Windows 8.1 is here
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Get your game in the Windows Store
Get started with DirectX programming, add Windows Store features to your game, and discover how to port existing games to the Windows Store.
Business app design
Medical apps: Manipal Hospital
See how medical professionals can use apps to plan their patient visits during medical rounds. Sample code provided.
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Enterprise administration apps
See how businesses can use apps for enterprise administration. Sample app available in the Windows Store. Sample code provided.
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Shopping apps
See how you can create a great shopping experience in your app. Sample code provided.
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Financial apps: SunGard
See how financial institutions can use apps for retirement portfolio planning. Sample code provided.
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One Dev Minute
Flexible window sizes
Learn how to design your app to work with the new window size model in Windows 8.1.
Updating a live tile from a background task
Make your app stand out with a live tile. You can use a background task to update your app's live tile with fresh content.
Quickstart: Update a live tile from a background taskSensor calibration
Windows 8.1 introduces a new MagnetometerAccuracy enumeration so you can let users know they need to calibrate the sensors in their device. Learn the proper technique for rotating the device through all three axes to get a new frame of reference.
iOS icons vs. Windows badges
App icons in iOS apps are similar to tiles and badges in Windows Store apps. But tiles can do more than just show numbers—they can come alive with information that users care about. See how tiles and badges work and learn how to implement them in your Windows Store app.
