Microsoft prepping media apps for November Windows 10 update
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Microsoft will be releasing updates to its Movies & TV app later today according to Ellen Kilbourne, a Windows Software Engineer for the Groove Music and Movies & TV apps. While not much will be changed in the app, we do know that Microsoft is prepping for the release of the Threshold 2 update of Windows 10 scheduled for release sometime this November.
An update for the #MicrosoftMoviesTV app is headed to the Store now. Be on the lookout for version 3.6.1382.0 later today!
— Ellen Kilbourne (@ellenment) October 21, 2015
The updated Movies & TV app will include a few under the hood changes.
@ellenment This update includes a change that exposes the metadata for the video you’re watching in a more prominent way.
— Ellen Kilbourne (@ellenment) October 21, 2015
@ellenment It also includes changes to help people understand the types of content that show up in each of the pivots and how to add more.
— Ellen Kilbourne (@ellenment) October 21, 2015
The Microsoft DVD Player app will also received an update in preparation of the Windows 10 update coming in November. DVDs can’t be played in Windows Media Center on Windows 10, but users who want to play their DVDs can do so with the Microsoft DVD Player app.
An update for the #WindowsDVDPlayer app is headed to the Store. Be on the lookout for version 3.6.1329.0 later today.
— Ellen Kilbourne (@ellenment) October 21, 2015
@ellenment Less visible changes in this update…it’s mostly about getting the app ready for future builds of the OS.
— Ellen Kilbourne (@ellenment) October 21, 2015
The updates aren’t yet available for download, but when they are, they should automatically download and install. If automatic updates aren’t turned on or the app doesn’t download automatically, open the Store app, click your profile icon, click Downloads and updates, and then Check for updates.
Do you use the Movies & TV app, or do you personally prefer something like Windows Media Center or VLC? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments below!
