14 DAY TRIAL // As if Candy Crush Saga weren’t enough, Microsoft is adding another name to the list of apps that come pre-loaded with Windows 10, this time exclusively in the United States.
Sling TV app will come pre-installed on Windows 10 devices sold in Microsoft’s home market, as part of a partnership between the company and the Redmond-based software giant.
This means that when you purchase a new Windows 10 computer in the United States, Sling TV is already there waiting for your accidental click which, according to the two companies, should be really helpful because you can start watching live TV in a second.
“The entire Sling TV programming lineup is available on your Windows 10 device, including Sling Orange, Sling Blue, the Best of Spanish TV, and the top international TV service in the US. Customize your TV experience; no long-term contracts, no useless channels,” Sling explains in an announcement today.
On the good side, removing this app from a Windows 10 device is not that hard, and all it takes is right-clicking the item you want to get rid of in the Start menu and hitting the uninstall option.
Updated Sling app on Xbox
In addition to bringing more bloatware on Windows 10, Sling and Microsoft also worked together to release an updated Sling TV app on Xbox, which boasts a new interface that features new sections, such as My TV, On Now, Guide, and Movies.
You can go to “Continue Watching” to pick up from where you left off or you can organize the movies you like the most in a Favorites section for quick access at a later time.
“Working with our partners at Microsoft, we continue to make it easier than ever to start watching your favorite shows, movies, and sports on Sling TV,” the announcement reads.
If you can’t wait until you buy a new Windows 10 device to get the app pre-installed, you can download Sling TV from the Windows Store right now.