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The tag 'web first delivery' on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's strategy of retiring desktop applications in favor of web-based clients. A key example is the Sway Win32 desktop app, which will be retired by June 1, 2026, with users directed to the web client at sway.cloud.microsoft. This reflects a broader shift toward cloud-first delivery, where web versions become the primary or only option for software access. Discussions focus on the implications for users, including feature parity, performance, and reliance on internet connectivity. The tag is relevant for those tracking Microsoft's transition from traditional desktop apps to web-first platforms.
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    Sway Win32 Desktop Retirement: Switch to the Web Client by June 1 2026

    Microsoft has quietly set a firm deadline for one of its long‑running, quietly useful apps: the Sway Windows desktop app (Win32) will be retired on June 1, 2026, and users will be funneled to the web client at sway.cloud.microsoft for all future use. Background Sway arrived as Microsoft’s...
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