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A long-awaited shift is taking shape within Microsoft's Windows ecosystem. The tech giant has committed to eventually making WinUI—a modern user interface framework central to Windows development—“truly open source.” While Microsoft’s intentions are now public, the path to full transparency for...

The landscape of Windows app development is on the cusp of a transformative shift as Microsoft publicly details its plan to open up the Windows UI Library (WinUI) framework to broader community engagement. For years, developers and enthusiasts have called on Microsoft to fully open source the...

Windows 10’s launch in 2015 was accompanied by fanfare and promises that seemed destined to rewrite the developer playbook for the platform. In an era marred by the lingering discontent of Windows 8 and the convoluted push for “Metro style” apps, Microsoft offered what appeared to be a unifying...

Microsoft's recent release of KB5063225 marks a significant advancement in on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm processors. This update introduces version 1.2506.709.0 of the Phi Silica AI component, a Transformer-based local...

Microsoft has unveiled Phi Silica, a compact yet powerful small language model (SLM) designed to bring generative AI capabilities directly to Windows 11 devices. This development signifies a pivotal shift towards integrating advanced AI functionalities natively within the operating system...

Progressive Web Apps, or PWAs, have long treaded the line between the open flexibility of the web and the immersive, tightly integrated experience of native Windows applications. Now, with the release of Microsoft Edge version 137, Microsoft is making a significant play to make that boundary...

Microsoft is once again stirring the waters of desktop innovation by rolling out an experimental release of the Windows App SDK, now armed with artificial intelligence APIs. In this latest preview, dubbed the Windows Copilot Runtime, developers and tech enthusiasts alike are getting an early...

Microsoft, the giant whose operating system runs on the vast majority of machines worldwide, finds itself at the center of a critical software blunder. As of November 12, Windows 10 users have been grappling with an unsettling issue: they are unable to update or uninstall apps like Microsoft...

In the bustling realm of Windows 11 customization, a new contender has emerged: Rebound 11. This third-party tool is charting a groundbreaking course, leveraging the capabilities of the Windows App SDK and WinUI 3 API to provide an extensive and non-intrusive enhancement to the user interface...

In a bold move that claims to redefine performance standards for app development on Windows, Microsoft has rolled out Windows App SDK version 1.6, emphasizing substantial performance improvements and reduced footprint specifically for "modern" Windows 11 applications. This announcement, reported...

Introduction In an exciting development for Windows 11 users, Microsoft is gearing up to deliver significant performance enhancements to certain default apps. The focus is primarily on applications that utilize the Windows App SDK technology—think Photos and Phone Link. As reported by TechRadar...

Introduction Recently, Microsoft unveiled advancements in the Windows App SDK that aim to enhance the performance of Windows 11 applications significantly. As outlined in an article by Mikael Markander and Joel Lee on PCWorld, these improvements come amid ongoing efforts to transition UWP...

The Redesigned Photos App The redesigned Microsoft Photos app has been available for users for some time now, undergoing substantial changes since early 2024. Initially revamped in January, the app received another significant update in April 2024. This alteration transitioned Photos to the...

(https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/44/2024/09/iCloudSignIn.png%5B/IMG Key Highlights of the Microsoft Photos September 2024 Update iCloud Photo Syncing on Windows 10: One of the most anticipated features is the ability for Windows 10 users to sync and view iCloud photos...

Microsoft has just made a significant update to its development platform with the release of the Windows App SDK version 1.6. This update brings a plethora of new features and performance improvements, particularly focusing on reducing application launch times. The advancements in this SDK are...

Microsoft has officially rolled out the latest version of its Windows App SDK, now numbered 1.6. This update introduces a host of impressive features and improvements aimed at enhancing the developer experience and the performance of applications built on the Windows platform. What’s New in...

Introduction The latest development in Windows brings an exciting preview version of the Photos app constructed with the cutting-edge Windows App SDK. This innovation, now available to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, ushers in a new era of interface design and enhanced...

Single-instanced apps only allow one instance of the app running at a time. WinUI apps are multi-instanced by default. They allow you to launch multiple instances of the same app at one time, which we call multiple instances. However, you may implement single-instancing based on the use case of...

Developing for Windows 11 Windows 11 was built to unlock the full power of the PC. This new operating system empowers you to deliver new and innovative apps, grow your business how you choose, and makes developing on Windows easier by allowing you to use the tools and frameworks you already use...

Announcing Windows Community Toolkit v7.1 The Windows Community Toolkit has another update filled with improvements and features! We’re thrilled to announce version 7.1 is available today! Made possible again with the support and contributions of our developer community. 🎉 If you are new to the...