Microsoft has long been rumored to be including Android app support in Windows, but what it announced at Build 2015 looks much better than anyone may have ever imagined it to be. Because it doesn't just stretch to Android, either. Microsoft is courting iOS app developers, too, in fact, it already has done. Windows 10 isn't the first platform to go looking at another platforms apps. But...
Microsoft Edge, the new name for the web browser that will be included in Windows 10, comes with a new overall logo. However, it definitely has a familiar look for fans of Microsoft's current browser, Internet Explorer. On the left is the logo for the current version of IE, with its stylized lower case "e" that's shaped a bit like a globe and with a ring orbiting it. On the right...
Earlier this morning, Microsoft demonstrated how current Win32 apps (aka 'Classic Windows apps') can be ported as Universal Windows Apps that can run on various devices. Even better, these apps can be bought and downloaded through the store, and they avoid all the pitfalls of traditional Win32 apps, including bloated registries and poor uninstall abilities. Microsoft is also now going...
Today, Microsoft gave more information about Windows 10, including the universal Windows Apps model. Details were presented in the breakout sessions called 'Introducing the Windows 10 App Model' earlier in the day. One bit of news we can confirm is that all Windows 10 devices, including phones, tablets, and PCs, can be developer unlocked through a toggle switch in Settings. Sightings...
During its Build 2015 keynote today, Microsoft announced that Continuum will be built into Windows 10 for phones, allowing users with "select premium phones" to connect their phone to a keyboard, mouse, and external screen for a desktop-like experience. When users connect their phone to an external monitor via HDMI, along with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, they'll essentially be...
Microsoft showed off more Windows 10 features during its Build 2015 keynote. One of them is Windows Spotlight, a new lockscreen feature. Windows Spotlight will show users the great images from Microsoft Bing.com homepage, and will let users vote if they like those images for the lockscreen background. This will allow Windows Spotlight to tailor the look of the lockscreen for each...
Microsoft has shown off the new Windows 10 interface for tablets. The new interface allows tablets to "flex" based on the situations in which they're being used. The changes made have been based on user feedback. On tablets, the Start menu will be hidden for more applications, and you'll be presented with Tiles, much as the interface exists today. Task switcher button on the task bar...
Microsoft has announced at Build 2015 that Microsoft Edge is the final name for its new web browser for Windows 10, which was previously known by its code name "Project Spartan" As previously announced, Microsoft Edge was made specifically for Windows 10. It will have features such as built in note taking and sharing and will also have Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant built in...
Microsoft has announced at Build 2015 that their new tools will allow developers to compile the Objective-C code for their iOS apps to work on Windows 10. The new toolkit in Visual Studio will allow devs to build Windows Store-ready apps from Objective-C iOS code, and will support the touch controls and keyboard and mouse. The tools also allow for integration for Xbox Live, as well...
Candy Crush for Windows Phone is actually an iOS game and we have all been playing it without even knowing. At Build 2015 Microsoft announced some new development tools that make the experience for Windows 10 developers easier, and one of them was the addition of Objective-C. Microsoft silently showed us just how powerful these new tools can be, and how much positive they can bring to...
During today's Build 2015 keynote address, Microsoft confirmed that it has set up a way to allow apps made for Android in Java and C++ to be quickly complied for Windows 10. Those apps will take advantage of existing Android code but developers will also be able to use the Windows platform tools to create new Universal apps. This should save developers both time and money by allowing...
Microsoft has just made web apps exponentially more powerful on Windows 10 with new developer tools. Developers can reuse server hosted website tools and rich capabilities of the universal Windows 10 platform to give the site a live tile, and push notifications. Developers can integrate their websites with Xbox Live, Cortana and more once they register the website with the Windows...
Microsoft outlined their plans to make Windows 10 a valuable platform for developers. The big hurdle to cross is getting the system into the hands of users. As was previously announced, Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for the first year to those running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. Microsoft is also aiming to get Windows 10 onto 1 billion devices within the first two to...
During today's Build 2015 keynote address, Microsoft revealed a new developer app called Visual Studio Code. This is a free and lightweight version of the company's Visual Studio tools but can run natively on OS X and Ubuntu as well as Windows. This is a major announcement for software developers as it will allow those creators that use OS X or Ubuntu some Visual Studio tools on that...
If you are going to be in the San Francisco area on Wednesday, April 29, you may want to head to the Microsoft Store located in the Westfield San Francisco Centre. The company will be holding an after-hours event at that store on Wednesday evening. While the special event is located and timed for people who are attending Microsoft's Build 2015 developer conference, anyone can come by...
Next week, Microsoft is unveiling their annual developer event in San Francisco. Build 2015 looks to be a massive year as all eyes are on Windows 10 development, HoloLens, Xbox One, IoT, and more. For those who are attending, there is now the official Build 2015 app. Listing all the sessions, maps, showcases, and ability to favorite talks to create your own schedule, the Build app is...
Microsoft Build, often written as //Build/ is a yearly developer conference hosted by the Microsoft Corporation. In the past, the event focused just on developer tools and announcements related to developer relations, but in the last few years, Microsoft has consolidated its conferences, making Build a sort of catch all event. Build 2015 is being held again in San Francisco, California...
Microsoft has now confirmed that the name of their new enterprise conference will be Microsoft Ignite, while also confirming the final dates for its BUILD 2015 developer conference will be April 29 to May 1. Microsoft had previously announced plans to consolidate all of its previous TechEd, SharePoint, Project, Lync and Exchange events into one conference that would be held in...