0 First Social Network app “Renren” Released for Windows 8

Its been a couple of days for the Windows 8 consumer preview release and the Windows Store which features Metro apps which run on Windows 8 Consumer Preview.

We have been seeing some quality apps making their way to the Windows Store, with the likes of Photobucket and Kobo reader apps and some Metro based gaming titles featuring in the Windows Store upfront.But there wasn’t any social networking app for taking for the Consumer Preview users,Until now.The first Social Networking app to make it to the Windows Store is “Renren HD” app from the Chinese Social Networking Site Renren,.

Renren HD is designed to be fully-integrated with Windows 8, a generational change on Microsoft’s flagship operating system. Through “share contract”, a range of content from different applications can be shared at a single click, including web pages, pictures and videos. Customized for Windows 8, which focuses on integration with social networks and optimized for tablet usage, Renren HD has adopted features such as tiled Metro-style user interfaces and creative content delivery, resulting in a significantly enhanced user experience.

With the flurry of apps coming to Windows Store even before the official Final release of Windows 8 which is expected to be released in the second half of the year,it means that by the time the final version comes the store will have a strong app base for the consumers who will buy the final version as well as the upcoming tablets and laptops.

Checkout the Press Release Here