Microsoft's ecosystem has a considerable app gap compared to iOS & Android, despite efforts to resolve it. Thus, many fans have joined critics in their negative commentary of the platform. This big problem requires a big solution. Will Microsoft position itself as a mobile development platform?
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently submitted a now-infamous Guardian piece slamming the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) as a nefarious attempt by Microsoft to ensnare PC game developers in an iOS-like app store hell. Here's why I think Microsoft deserve the benefit of the doubt.
Microsoft's Xbox head Phil Spencer posted some comments on his Twitter account addressing Epic Games's Tim Sweeney's major issues with the Universal Windows Platform and how it is being used in PC gaming. Spencer says more information on the Xbox's plans for UWP will be revealed at the company's Build 2016 developer event in late March.
Epic Games co-founder, Tim Sweeney, has outlined in a piece for The Guardian why the games industry must fight back against UWP and Microsoft's 'walled garden' approach.
Deezer, the popular music service, has launched a Universal app for Windows 10. Now available as a preview in the Windows Store, you can try out this new app for free on your PC, phone and tablet.
This week, Microsoft announced that they had acquired Xamarin. What does this news mean and why did Microsoft drop a few hundred million for them and now? Our guest writer - and old developer friend - Jay Bennett explains.
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel site, first announced its Windows 10 app back in December and now the company is announcing that it will be pre-installed on millions of Windows 10 compatible devices in 2016.
Two Dots is an interesting game for your collection should you be a massive fan of titles where the goal is to connect dots. The game has made the leap to Windows 10 as a Universal listing, allowing you to play through on your mobile, as well as a tablet.
Readit, one of the most popular Reddit clients for Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, has picked up support for an additional 18 languages in its latest update.
Universal software that can run on Windows 10 devices, including PCs, tablets, phone, or the Xbox One is referred to as Windows apps. Some software written for Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 also fall into this category, as they can share upwards of 90 percent of their code. The term is used to distinguish between apps built on the Windows universal app platform and traditional x86/...
One of my favorite Twitter apps is now re-written from the ground up as a universal Windows app (UWP). Tweet It! for Windows is now available for PC, tablet and phone and I'll show you what's new. Plus, if you act fast maybe you can win one of 20 free codes!
The popular iOS and Android game World of Tanks Blitz is now listed in the Store as a universal Windows 10 app, but there is a catch. Currently, you can view the listing, description and screenshots, but you can't yet download it.
Many of the newer digital cameras now have built-in Wi-Fi that can easily connect them with smartphones or your desktop wirelessly. If your older camera does not have that feature, you can rely on Eyefi Mobi cards for instant photo transfer. The Eyefi Mobi app launched for Windows Phone 8.1 in June and it has just been updated as a universal app for Windows 10.
While Zomato always had a great app for Windows Phone, the company has just launched their Universal Windows App for Windows 10. The app is somewhat limited at the moment, and the social features will follow in the upcoming updates.
For those who use a Nest thermostat at home, it is hard to find an official client for your tablet, laptop or PC. Sure, you can still use the web, but you miss out on some unique Windows features. Luckily, Cozy is here to save the day. Cozy – Nest Client has been an app for Windows Phone for some time now. In fact, we highly recommend it if you are on the go and want to monitor your...
For those who like listening to books on-the-go or who just hate reading Audible has you covered. The new Windows 10 version of Audiobooks is now available, and it lets you sync your novels between devices with ease. Audible has even detailed some of the changes with this version, including: Complete redesign of the Audible app for Windows 10 New and improved player and library...
Want to see how well the port of Candy Crush Saga plays on Windows 10 and the Surface 3? Watch our video to see just how good this version of the game is on Microsoft's latest OS.
This morning an unannounced app by Microsoft for Android, iOS, Windows Phone and Windows 10 was revealed. OneClip lets you copy and paste documents, photos, text, phone numbers and more to share between your devices. Watch our hands-on video!
The new MSN App suite for Windows 10 Mobile is here. Let's take a look at what MSN Weather, News, Money, and Sports look like on the phone!
Dropbox today has announced that its Windows Phone app is now a universal app, joining its Windows 8.1 counterpart on the Store. Even more, today's update to Windows Phone brings many new, highly requested features including multiple file select and the ability to upload more than just photos.