eBay issues an update to its Windows 8.1 app that offers search improvements and more

eBay has recentlyupdated its Windows 8.1 app to version 1.6, and the online auction and retail service has added a number of new improvements and changes to the app, including some search upgrades and more.

Here's a breakdown of what's in the new update:

  • New and improved search with faster results.
  • More search refinements and a new search carousel.
  • Category browsing.
  • New personalized feed of followed interests and sellers to explore.
  • View a user's ratings and recent Feedback.
  • Find your own user profile and Feedback via Settings.
  • Image zoom and new image gallery.
  • View bidding history.
  • Sellers in Germany may now list their items for sale via the app!
  • Support for the eBay Global Shipping Program.
  • Other fixes and updates

Meanwhile we are still waiting for eBay to update its Windows Phone app, which it has not done in several months. Would you rather get a Windows Phone update at this point?

John Callaham