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The standard apps that come with Windows 8.1

It seems Microsoft wants to start a campaign with the phrase “Right from the Start” from the One Microsoft strategy. It focuses on Skype, SkyDrive, Xbox Music, and other Microsoft products that are included in Windows 8.1 by default. I think the expression is funny because Windows 8 clearly isn’t “right from the start” if they are releasing an update to correct some of the things customers are complaining about.

In a blog post, Microsoft shared an image that provides a brief description about each of the standard included apps and the live tile icon that represents them. Right out of the box, you have:

Outlook.com, SkyDrive, IE, Skype, Music, Games, Video, Bing Health & Fitness, Bing Food & Drink, Bing News, Bing Weather, Bing Travel, Bing Finance, Bing Sports, Mail, Calendar, People, Reading List, Camera, Photos, Maps, Alarms, Calculator, Reader, Sound Recorder, and Scan.

(Credit: Windows.com)