app ecosystem

  1. Windows 11 Launch: Rollout, Features, and System Requirements

    Microsoft has set the long-awaited public rollout of Windows 11 in motion: the OS began its phased public release on October 5, 2021, as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and as the factory-installed operating system on new devices shipping with Windows 11. (blogs.windows.com)...
  2. Microsoft Surface Duo: Ambition and Flaws in a Dual-Screen Productivity Experiment

    Five years after Microsoft shipped the Surface Duo, the company’s boldest pocketable experiment—a dual-screen Android handset that briefly promised to reshape mobile productivity—stands as a study in ambition undone by rushed execution, poor communication, and mismatched expectations...
  3. Exploring Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 and the Future of Microsoft’s OS

    Windows Insiders enthusiastic about shaping the future of Microsoft’s flagship operating system have new milestones to test, as Microsoft unveils Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27891 for the Canary Channel. This release exemplifies not just a technical update, but also signifies Microsoft’s...
  4. Windows on Arm: The Future of Fast, Efficient, and App-Compatible Laptops

    For years, adopting Windows on Arm felt like willingly immersing yourself in a prolonged beta test rather than embracing the next great leap in computing. From limiting app support and sluggish emulation to frustrating compatibility uncertainties, it was a space mainly reserved for enthusiasts...
  5. Top US Software Brands Q1 2024: Microsoft 365, Google Search & Gmail Dominance Revealed

    In the bustling terrain of America’s software services sector, certain powerhouse brands have emerged not just as market leaders but as ubiquitous presences in daily digital life. Their platforms underpin productivity, communication, and the very search for information itself. As we examine the...
  6. Australia’s 2024 Software Giants: Microsoft 365, Google Search & Gmail Dominance

    Australia’s software sector in late 2024 is a dynamic marketplace where just a few brands dominate the everyday digital experiences of millions. In Q4 2024, Microsoft 365, Google Search, and Gmail stood out not merely as household names, but as technological titans shaping how Australians...
  7. Microsoft Store Gets Major Upgrade: Faster, Smarter, AI-Enhanced Experience

    The Microsoft Store is once again in the spotlight, with Microsoft rolling out its most substantial update in recent memory. This transformation, lauded by some and met with cautious skepticism by others, marks a deliberate continuation of Microsoft’s strategy to turn every facet of Windows into...
  8. Microsoft's Windows Updates in EEA: Uninstall Edge, Bing, Store & Customize Your Experience

    Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Windows operating system in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes aim to provide users with greater control over pre-installed applications and reduce the prominence of...
  9. Notion Launches on Microsoft Store: Boosting Windows Productivity & Accessibility

    The arrival of Notion on the Microsoft Store marks a pivotal shift in application accessibility and productivity for Windows users. This milestone was announced at Microsoft's Build 2025 event, signaling a concerted effort by Microsoft to not only expand the Store's offerings but to also...
  10. Windows 11 App Actions: Revolutionizing Contextual Workflows with AI

    Windows 11 is on the brink of a paradigm shift in user experience, introducing a breakthrough feature known as "App Actions." Announced at Microsoft’s Build 2025 developer keynote, App Actions aims to redefine the bridge between user intent and application capability, promising a new layer of...
  11. Huawei HarmonyOS: The Global Software Revolution Challenging Android and Windows

    What began as an urgent response to crushing U.S. sanctions has morphed into one of the most ambitious software revolutions in recent tech history. Huawei’s HarmonyOS, once just a lifeline when the Chinese giant was banished from the worlds of Windows and Android, is now evolving rapidly into a...
  12. Spotify Breaks Free from Apple’s App Store Restrictions in Landmark Legal Win

    Spotify's recent emancipation from Apple’s rigid payment ecosystem is nothing short of historic for the streaming giant and app developers at large. Following a U.S. court ruling declaring Apple to be in “willful violation” of an earlier injunction mandating fair competition, Spotify has wasted...
  13. Microsoft Store Updates: Are They Enough to Revive Its App Ecosystem?

    As we navigate through December, a time typically marked by festive cheer and holiday excitement, the tech world has been abuzz with Microsoft's ongoing efforts to refine the Microsoft Store. This week, a blog post from the company shed light on several enhancements aimed at resurrecting its...
  14. Users Demand Microsoft to Retain Android App Support in Windows 11

    In a digital world increasingly driven by diverse app ecosystems, users of Windows 11 are making impassioned pleas for Microsoft to retain a crucial feature: the ability to run Android apps. With the social media storm brewing, let's unpack the drama, the technical implications, and what this...
  15. A New Monetization Opportunity: Application Extensions + Microsoft Affiliate Program

    Looking for more ways to monetize your app? App developers can boost their revenue through the Link Removed. As an affiliate you can earn revenue by promoting content in the Windows Store and Microsoft Store, such as apps, games, music and video. Developers who place links and/or banners on...