Microsoft Build 2018

Growing up

Windows 10 now in use on 700 million active devices

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 66

Microsoft says there are now 700 million active Windows 10 devices, an increase from 500 million a year ago.

Mixing it up

Microsoft's new workplace mixed reality apps pop up in the Store

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 3

Microsoft's new mixed reality apps for the workplace, Remote Assist and Microsoft Layout, are now available in preview on the Microsoft Store.

Recorded May 15 2018

Windows Central Podcast 90: Surface Hub 2 is amazing

Zac Bowden 2 years ago 5

This week on the Windows Central Podcast: The Surface Hub 2 is announced, WCOS, and everything important from Build 2018!

Hype delivered or hopes dashed?

Did Build 2018 live up to your expectations?

Richard Devine 2 years ago

Now the dust has settled on Build 2018 what did you think of it? Full of awesome new stuff for developers and consumers alike, or a bit of a miss? Let us know in our forums!

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5 things you need to know about Microsoft's 'Your Phone' for Windows 10

Daniel Rubino 2 years ago 83

The new 'Your Phone' feature is coming to Windows 10, but there are a lot of questions about the phone-connector app. Today, we answer some of them.

The Big Takeaway

All the biggest news from Microsoft Build 2018 (video)

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 30

Join Windows Central's Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden for a recap of the biggest news from Build 2018.

Fluent Design System 2

Microsoft details new improvements coming to its Fluent Design System

Zac Bowden 2 years ago 28

Microsoft is making some key updates to the Fluent Design System for developers who want to implement more Fluent UI into their apps.

Going Native

Visual Studio preview now supports building native ARM64 Windows apps

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 11

Developers can now use the latest Visual Studio preview to build native ARM64 apps for Windows 10 on ARM PCs.

RIP Courier

Microsoft talks about what happened to the Courier at Build 2018

Zac Bowden 2 years ago 120

Ever wondered why the infamous Courier was canceled? We've got an official answer for you.

The Tops: Part Two

Top 4 announcements from day two of Build 2018

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 83

These are our picks for the top announcements to come out of the second day of Build 2018.

Be a Grammar Wizard

Microsoft working on machine-learning grammar features for Word

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 3

Microsoft is using the power of machine learning to help improve your grammar in Word.

Microsoft Means Business

Microsoft Launcher for Android coming to enterprise users

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 21

Microsoft is bringing its Android launcher to enterprise users.

Part Deux

Watch Microsoft's Build 2018 day two keynote right here

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 18

Day one of Build 2018 is in the books, and now it's time to dig in deeper with day two.

Top of the Pops

Top 6 announcements from the first day of Build 2018

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 69

These are our picks for the top announcements to come out of the first day of Build 2018.

Calling all Devs

Windows 10 SDK preview build 17661 now available for developers

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago

During the first day of its Build 2018 developer conference, Microsoft shipped its first SDK preview build of the Redstone 5 era.

Stay Fluent

Microsoft giving developers access to Fluent Design for Win32 apps and more

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 15

Microsoft is giving more developers a chance to deck their apps out in Fluent Design.

Pay up

Microsoft Pay will soon let you pay bills from your Outlook inbox

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 34

Microsoft Pay is coming to Outlook to help you pay your bills and invoices right from your inbox.

Teams for S

Microsoft announces Teams Progressive Web App (PWA) for Windows 10 S

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 6

Microsoft Teams is finally hitting the Microsoft Store in preview with a Progressive Web App for Windows 10 S devices.

Mo Money

Microsoft increases revenue share for Windows app developers

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 2 years ago 55

Microsoft is hoping to entice more developers to build Windows apps by giving them a bigger slice of the revenue pie.

Take Off

DJI and Microsoft team up on SDK for Windows 10