Apps
Latest about Apps

Signal Messenger for Windows is now Arm64-optimized
By Daniel Rubino last updated
💪ready The popular and secure messaging Windows 11 app just received an update that brings support for Snapdragon X processors based on ARM.

Google Drive is finally available for those with Qualcomm Windows 11 ARM laptops
By Daniel Rubino published
Arm ready Google has announced that Drive for Desktop beta support is available for Windows 11 ARM64 devices, including those using new Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.

Slack finally gets its act together with native Windows on Arm app — beta available now
By Zac Bowden published
Finally! Slack is releasing an Arm64 native version of its Windows client, which means the app will now be faster and be more energy efficient on Windows on Arm devices.

A new universal chat app combines Telegram, WhatsApp, and more, leaving me nostalgic for Trillian and MSN Messenger
By Ben Wilson published
Remember pagers? Beeper is available now for Windows desktops, Android smartphones, and more, combining up to 14 chat services via a secure, decentralized network.

I still use a Windows XP app from 2003 to clean up my hard drive and I'll never stop
By Ben Wilson published
It's free space No matter how many tools and settings Microsoft adds to Windows 11, I'll always fall back on WinDirStat when I'm running low on storage.

Microsoft teases BIG updates coming to the Sticky Notes tool on Windows 11 and Windows 10 soon
By Zac Bowden published
Update It looks like the Sticky Notes app on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is in for a busy 2024, as the Sticky Notes social media account on X has today teased that big updates are on the horizon.

You can now download 1Password manager directly from the Microsoft Store
By Kevin Okemwa published
Secure It's now possible to download 1Password directly from the Microsoft Store for extra convenience.

Instagram's Twitter competitor 'Threads' launches tomorrow, but it briefly went live today
By Dan Rice published
🧵🧵 Instagram Threads went live earlier today before it was taken offline a few hours later.
Get the Windows Central Newsletter
All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards.