‘Internet Browser’ may be removed from the Xbox Store — grab it now or risk missing out

One app has caught the unhappy attention of Microsoft.

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What you need to know

Developer Finebits OÜ’s app, Internet Browser, enables you to not only surf the web on your Xbox console, but also download any files you find on said web. However, Microsoft has requested that Finebits OÜ remove the app’s file downloading functionality. Should the developer not comply by November 21, 2021, the app may be removed from the store.

As such, the developer is urging those interested in its Internet Browser app to download it locallysoon, since the clock is ticking and November 21 is within spitting distance.

You may be familiar with Finebits OÜ if you’ve used apps such asTorrex Pro, which the developer is behind. It’s also responsible for Files&Folders and Metro Commander Pro, among other apps.

This is far from the first time a developer has run into trouble dealing with theMicrosoft Storeand Xbox’s rules. However, what Microsoft says goes, so all you, the Xbox user, can do is support and download the app if you’re interested in it. Remember, Internet Browser will let you download whatever you want from the web onto your Xbox, so think about how you can use that capability and consider grabbing the app before it potentially disappears.

If you want to download files from the Internet via your Xbox, this app comes in handy. However, it may not be around for long, so grab it while you still can.

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