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Meta's recent decision to replace WhatsApp's native Windows application with a Chromium-based web wrapper has sparked considerable discussion among users and industry experts. This shift marks a significant departure from the company's previous commitment to platform-specific optimization and...

In a recent update, WhatsApp has transitioned its Windows 11 desktop application from a native Universal Windows Platform (UWP) framework to a Microsoft WebView2-based architecture. This shift aligns the desktop experience more closely with WhatsApp Web but has raised concerns regarding...

WhatsApp, long celebrated as one of the best-executed native apps for Windows 11, is undergoing a major architectural shift that has taken many by surprise. After several years invested in WinUI and native platform integration, Meta has now decided to abandon the Universal Windows Platform (UWP)...

Google Drive for Windows on Arm is stepping into the spotlight. After an initial beta run that stirred excitement among early adopters, Google’s latest stable release of Google Drive for Desktop is now generally available for Windows 11 devices powered by Arm. This news marks yet another...

Windows 11 users, it’s time to meet the “native” version of Microsoft’s Copilot, which is officially rolling out for all users via the Microsoft Store. If you’ve been eagerly anticipating a more deeply integrated, Windows-first AI assistant, there's good news—but with asterisk-worthy caveats...

Microsoft recently unveiled its highly anticipated Copilot app for Windows 11, branding it as "native" to the operating system. This unveiling has stirred the pot, as users are questioning the validity of that claim—are we merely looking at a new façade for what is essentially a website? Let’s...

In a surprising twist that has caught the attention of Windows enthusiasts and insiders alike, Microsoft has announced the introduction of a native Copilot app for Windows 10 and 11, phasing out the previously web-based version. This decision reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to enhancing...

Are you often the tech-savvy friend in your circle, always ready to provide tech support? If so, you might have used Quick Assist on Windows—a handy tool allowing one user to help another remotely. However, like any technology, it sometimes encounters hiccups. If you've recently struggled with...

Introduction: Navigating Your Files Just Got Easier In a world overflowing with digital clutter, finding that crucial file can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Microsoft, always eager to enhance productivity for its users, is at it again. Rumor has it that the tech giant...

In the sprawling digital landscape of Windows 11, where updates roll out like spring flowers, Microsoft has recently acknowledged a particularly pesky bug affecting users after the 24H2 upgrade. Specifically, the System File Checker (SFC) tool, a vital utility that helps restore corrupted system...

The latest update to Windows 11, dubbed the 24H2 update, is hitting users with an annoying glitch that seems to keep popping up like a bad penny. This time, it's impacting the beloved System File Checker (SFC) tool, which has long been a trusty sidekick for users in need of diagnosing and...

In a baffling twist of fate for Windows 11 users, the latest 24H2 update has introduced a bug that triggers the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) command to report corrupt files every single time it’s executed. What’s more perplexing is that despite these false flags, everything appears to be...

Microsoft Edge WebView2 is a UI control that allows developers to embed web content into their Win32 C++, .NET, and WinUI applications. It powers many applications today such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Power BI, and Visual Studio. Earlier this summer, we announced that we were beginning to...

Another year around the sun, and we’re back at Build to talk about—you guessed it—what’s new for developers with Microsoft Edge. We started this journey 2.5 years ago when we released the latest version of Microsoft Edge built on the Chromium open-source engine and we can’t wait to talk about...

2021 was an eventful year for Microsoft Edge. We built new PWA features that more deeply integrate apps with the operating system, we made PWAs easily available on the Microsoft Store, we included WebView2 by default in Windows 11 with automatic updates, we specified and implemented multiple new...

Today at the What's next for Windows — developer event, we'll show you the next era of Windows and how we are embracing Windows == open platform. This means everyone has open access to run the widest range of apps on Windows, enabling all developers to build the apps and experiences that empower...

Welcome back to Microsoft Build! Wherever this finds you, we hope that you’re safe and healthy. Since last Build, the Microsoft Edge platform continues to empower developers with the latest tools ready for today’s evolving web landscape. In the State of the Platform video below, Program Managers...

Today, we are excited to announce that Microsoft Edge WebView2 for Win32 C/C++ is generally available and ready for use in production applications! With today’s announcement, we are officially releasing a forward-compatible WebView2 SDK along with production-ready WebView2 Runtime. These can be...

It has been one month since the first-ever, completely virtual Microsoft Build, where we unveiled new tools and updates to make developing for all 1 billion Windows 10 devices easier. It’s an exciting time for Windows, and if you missed the event or just want to relive the announcements, here...

It’s been one month since the first all-digital Microsoft Build and while we may not have seen each other in person, we sure felt the energy online. Whether on social media, in the comments section during livestreams, or over webcams for focus groups, we loved hearing from developers around the...