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New Nook App For Windows 8 Accepting Microsoft Credentials

By TechTaffy Desk

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Nook Media, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble,  has launched a new Nook for Windows 8 app that enables customers to sign in and shop using their Microsoft account.

“As part of our strategic partnership with Microsoft, we are thrilled that Nook is the first digital bookstore to support Microsoft account for sign in on Windows 8,” said Jamie Iannone, President of Digital Products at Nook Media.

[Image courtesy: Barnes & Noble]

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