Microsoft could update first party Windows 8/RT apps sooner than you think

Microsoft could update first party Windows 8/RT apps sooner than you think

Windows 8 and Windows RT users have reportedly worried that Microsoft would wait for the operating systems' scheduled "Blue" update to improve its first-party apps, but a report from CNET on Thursday aimed to lay those fears to rest.

In fact, CNET's contacts informed the site that Microsoft could update first-party Windows 8 apps like Mail, Calendar, Musi c, and Games as soon as this month.

Updates to those apps would likely arrive as separate tweaks and improvements, not a full system-wide update like Blue.

If that ends up being the case, then Windows users disappointed with the state of Microsoft's internally-developed apps may soon find some relief.

Opening the suggestions box

According to CNET Microsoft is well aware that many Windows 8 and Windows RT users are unhappy with the first-party Mail and Music apps.

At this point in time Microsoft's own employees are reportedly using updated and improved versions of these apps that could be released soon.

According to CNET, the app updates will be released via the Windows Store.

I'm blue

Blue is the reported codename for Microsoft's upcoming update to Windows 8, Windows RT and a host of other pro ducts, including Windows Phone 8.

The update will add improved search functions and various UI tweaks, according to numerous reports.

Rumor has it Blue could hit Windows users as soon as this summer.