The company has started updating some of the apps installed by default in Windows 8.1

Nov 7, 2013 10:48 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has just released a new round of improvements for the Music app available in Windows 8.1, thus implementing a new series of changes supposed to enhance the overall experience with the app.

According to the official release notes, the new version comes with an improved search option that lets you look for songs, albums, or artists by simply starting typing. What’s more, the Music app now enables users to redeem Microsoft gift cards and thus purchase songs and albums even easier.

The app provides “a brand new user experience makes it easier and more fun to find music in your collection, listen to radio, and explore the Xbox Music catalog,” the company explained, and starting with this new version, you can use the share charm in Windows 8.1 to share any webpage to Xbox Music.

The application will look for music on the page you share and will make a playlist with all audio files it finds.

Of course, if you’re already running Windows 8.1, you are highly recommended to install this update, so download Music for Windows 8.1 to get the latest goodies right now.