'Metro Style' Apps For Windows 8 Include 'App Bar' & 'Charms'

Microsoft announced that it is getting into the app business by previewing Windows 8 on Thursday. To build a “Metro style” app to be sold in the platform, you can use HTML5, CSS3, or  JavaScript.

Metro style apps features certain new controls including an “app bar” and “charms”. Here is an explanation about these new features from Microsoft’s developer page:

Outside of the app window, the app bar is the primary command interface for your app. Use the app bar to present navigation, commands, and tools to users.

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