[The Next Web] Microsoft to increase the app roaming limit for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 from 5 to 81 devices on October 9

Microsoft today announced it is increasing the app roaming limit from five to 81 for both Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 on October 9. This means you’ll be able to install the same app from the Windows Store on more than just a handful of devices associated with a single Microsoft account.

Microsoft says this change is being implemented in direct response to users not being satisfied with the five-app maximum:

Since we launched Windows 8, we heard growing feedback from many developers and from our most enthusiastic customers that the limit of 5 was not enough for their needs. Developers asked for more flexibility in implementing their business models, and customers wanted to run those apps on the variety of tablets, laptops and desktops they owned.

Yet at 81 devices (which is clearly a play on the Windows 8.1 name), the limit may seem a bit redundant. Yet Microsoft insists it’s there to protect the app builders’ investment and help “prevent abuse.”

More to follow.

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