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Cortana on Xbox One will Hook into Universal Windows Platform Apps
Cortana functioning across devices is a major part of Microsoft’s Universal Windows Platform (UWP) plans. However, the virtual assistant currently has limited functionality on the Xbox One. Microsoft says eventually Cortana will communicate with UWP apps.
Windows 10 Mobile: No Anniversary Update Today, Still No Official Date
Reports of the Anniversary Update coming to Windows 10 Mobile proved incorrect. Dona Sarkar confirmed the upgrade will not arrive today and did not say when it will be available
PoGo-UWP Returning to Windows Phones? Developers Bringing Pokémon Go API Back
A week after Pokémon Go developer Niantic blocked third party APIs like PoGo-UWP, the developers say they have created another API and will launch it soon.
Anniversary Update coming to Windows 10 Mobile August 9 Suggests Report
After a Microsoft Lumia India account hinted at an August 9 roll out of the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 Mobile, a new report backs up the date. The initial launch will be for unlocked devices, with carrier handsets getting the upgrade on August 16.
Microsoft Confirms Two Major Windows 10 Updates in 2017
On Tuesday, Microsoft released Windows 10's first major update since launch. Since then, they haven't been sitting around – two major updates have already...
New Microsoft Reactor Opens in Philadelphia
The Microsoft Reactor project lets local developers connect with Microsoft experts and services, no matter what platform they are on. The company already has one reactor in San Francisco.
Windows 10 Mobile Receiving Anniversary Update on August 9
Microsoft’s Lumia India Twitter handle said that the company will bring the Anniversary Update to Windows 10 Mobile on August 9. The upgrade started rolling out to PCs and other Windows devices yesterday.
Microsoft Bringing UWP Dev Center to Xbox This Month
The launch of Windows Anniversary/Xbox One Summer Update means Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps are now available on Xbox. Microsoft has confirmed that developers will be able to start creating applications later this month.
Windows 10 Redstone 2 Previews Coming to Insiders in August
The first preview builds of Windows 10 Redstone 2 will come to the Windows Insider Program in mid-august. The news was announced by Insider head Dona Sarkar as she celebrated the Anniversary Update of Windows 10.
Microsoft Increases Device Support for Windows Device Recovery Tool
In a show of commitment to OEMs on the Windows 10 Mobile platform, Microsoft has update the Windows Device Recovery Tool with support for numerous brands.
Skype Preview UWP Updated to Build 11.7.79.0
The latest Insider release of Skype Preview UWP adds an important feature that lets users see notifications from the app on the lock screen.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update Will Support Electron Apps on the Windows Store
The applications will be able to support push notifications, one-click installs and automatic updates. Programs such as Slack, Discord and Hive could all be coming to the Windows Store after August 2nd.
Google Demos Project Tango on Lenovo Phab 2 Pro
The company’s Project Tango augmented reality localization platform is closing in to the consumer space. APIs will come to Android N and the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is the first compatible smartphone. Google and Qualcomm showed the efficiency of Tango at SIGGRAPH this week.
Microsoft’s Third Annual //Oneweek Hackathon Underway
Thousands of Microsoft employees from around the world will compete in the //oneweek Hackathon. The company is opening the doors for numerous projects to be hacked, including HoloLens and bots.
Microsoft Desktop App Converter Receives Minor Update
The Desktop App Converter has received a pre-Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Not much has been added, but Microsoft is clearly preparing for the major upgrade on August 2.
Universal Windows Platform Apps Arrive on Xbox One
Preview builds of Windows 10 on the Xbox One are allowing installation of Universal Windows Platform apps such as Netflix and MSN Weather. Full UWP functionality will arrive with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
Microsoft Vet Richard Irving Moves to Hulu
A long time Xbox manager, Richard Irving had been at Microsoft for 18 years and played a role in the development of the Xbox 360, Kinect, Xbox One, and HoloLens.
Fusion4D: Microsoft Research Tech Enables High Fidelity Telepresence in Real-Time
The algorithm allows for immersive high-quality telepresence in real time, allowing them to reconstruct challenging scenes. The researchers hope for future use in live broadcasting events, including sports and concerts.
Microsoft Explains Desktop Bridge to Convert Desktop Apps to Windows Universal Platform
An extensive blog by Microsoft details the Desktop Bridge process. The company also announced support for auto detecting shell extensions from desktop to AppXManifest.
Oculus Clears Up Pre-Order Confusion, Rift Shipping Again
Pre-order shipments for the Oculus Rift headset had been delayed, but the flow is moving again. Oculus says it is increasing inventory for sales partners, making the device easier to get.