Microsoft’s playable ads let you try apps without downloading

Did you think that Googles Instant Apps, where you can run Android programs without installing them, would be useful on other platforms? Youre not alone. Microsoft has launched a preview version of Playable Ads, which let you try Windows 10 titles without downloading anything. Click a promo and itll stream the full app for 3 minutes, giving you a feel for how the software works without forcing you to quit what you were doing before. If youre riveted enough to explore further, …
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