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Microsoft’s CShell Leaks and Unifies Windows 10 Across PC and Mobile
Microsoft’s scalable and adaptive CShell for Windows 10 will brings a full PC experience to Windows 10 Mobile. However, despite plenty of exciting possibilities, there are also issues to deal with.
Citrix Receiver Allows Windows 10 S to Run Win32 Apps
The desktop virtualization software company has announced that its UWP application is ready to help users run applications from outside the Windows Store on their Windows 10 S devices.
Microsoft Announces Winners of Windows Developer Awards
This year's Windows Developer Awards winners include Kophosite, djay Pro, Astroneer, MyLab, and Nova ROV. All receive recognition for creating exceptional experiences.
Microsoft’s Lockdown Designer Brings Windows 10 Mobile Customization to the Windows Store
The Lockdown Designer is now available for Windows 10 Mobile devices. The app allows users to customize their devices and lock down certain apps and features with downloadable xml files.
Microsoft Skype UWP for Windows 10 Gets Important Update
Skype UWP is now out of preview for all Windows 10 users with the launch of version 11.13.133. The update includes changes to Contacts, Messaging, and Calling.
Skype for Windows 10 Ditches Preview Tag with Update 11.13.115.0
Skype Preview is finally being moved to full release as Skype for Windows 10. The UWP app has been in development for around a year. Update 11.13.115.0 is available on preview release now.
Microsoft Translator to be Discontinued on Older Windows Builds this Week
Microsoft says the Microsoft Translator app will no longer be available for download on older Windows builds this week. Furthermore, the app will stop functioning completely at the end of April.
Microsoft Brings Windows 10 OneDrive App to Xbox One
The company has also released an important update for the OneDrive UWP app. OneDrive now supports Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.
Microsoft to Start Shipping Acer Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits This Month
The company announced the news at the Game Developer Conference (GDC) in San Francisco and seems to have renamed Windows Holographic to Windows Mixed Reality.
Microsoft Updates OneNote for Windows 10 with Section Passwords and More
The Universal Windows Platform version of the app now allows users to reorder their Notebooks, and create diagrams and flow charts. New bullet styles and paragraph handles have also been added.
Microsoft Working on Windows 10 Cloud Shell
Leaked documentation suggests the Windows 10 Cloud Shell will use Microsoft Azure to scale Windows 10 across devices, using the cloud to manage processing and storage.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 UI Redesign, Project Neon, Shown in Leaked Concepts
With Project Neon, Microsoft is taking cues from Windows Vista and Windows 7 with blurred elements. Simplicity and tidiness are major components of the new UI, which is unlikely to be launched with the Windows 10 Creators Update.
Microsoft Introduces HoloJS for Developers to Create Windows Holographic Experiences with JavaScript
Developers building HoloLens and VR experiences with the Windows Holographic platform can now build apps with JavaScript through Microsoft’s ChakraCore engine.
Skype Preview Version 11.9.256.0 Comes to Windows Insiders
Fast Ring members of the Windows Insider Program can now pull in Skype Preview version 11.9.256.0. This build comes with a web link feature, third party streaming support, and a video test function.
Microsoft Introduces Unified Update Platform for Smoother Windows 10 Updates
Today’s Windows 10 Preview Build 14959 was accompanied by the Unified Update Platform (UUP). The new feature removes processing from devices onto the service, making updates faster and smoother.
Microsoft and Unity Offering Prizes for Windows Store Ports
Microsoft is offering developers cash and advertising prizes if they port their successful app from a rival platform to the Windows Store.
Microsoft Starts Clearing Windows Store of Abandoned Apps
The company has started to remove abandoned applications from the Windows Store. Microsoft told developers to update to a new rating system or risk having their apps removed.
Microsoft Updates OneNote for Windows 10
The Universal Windows Platform version of OneNote for Windows 10 now allows users to highlight text and conduct one-click formatting. Individual page sharing is now possible via viewing links and note creation can be conducted on all account types.
Microsoft Details Monthly Rollup Plan for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
After confirming it was moving to a universal monthly rollup strategy, Microsoft has expanded on its plans. The company will send dedicated security fixes and previews each month to help avoid legacy Windows builds from becoming fragmented.
Windows 10: Microsoft Gives Paint Major Overhaul and Registry Editor an Address Bar
Another busy week for Microsoft saw the company do much with the Windows 10 platform. From a new Paint experience, through app updates and service tweaks, to bug fixing, here are the stories from the last seven days.
