The evolution of software updates on Windows platforms has always been a subject of scrutiny and, at times, frustration. With the latest moves from Microsoft, the conversation has reignited, centering on the introduction of the new Windows Update orchestration platform—and what this means for...
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The sudden announcement by Microsoft to retire Bing Search APIs on August 11, 2025 represents a pivotal shift not only for developers but for the broader search ecosystem that has long depended on open web data access. Since their inception, Bing Search APIs have provided a critical...
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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...
Link Removed
Created by Nicole McDonald and JauntVR, the full immersive app experience Link Removed is now available on Link Removed. Read on to learn how its award-winning director made her childhood dream into a reality.
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Link Removed, creator of Link...
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Earlier this year, NPR released a Windows 8 version of Link Removed, and recently, a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version. They were eager to share their challenges and developer experiences in bringing the app to UWP.
Link Removed provides talk radio personalized for each listener. NPR’s...
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Today's episode is somewhat overdue, as the Cross-Platform Mobile Development experience has actually been in VS2015 previews since, well, Preview. Join us in today's packed episode as we go behind the scenes with Ankit and Ion on how the experience came to pass, what Visual Studio can bring to...
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