App Development
The latest App Development coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Android email, docs now resume on Windows PC via expanded handoff
Microsoft's vision of a truly cross-device operating system took a significant leap forward this month with the expansion of Windows 11's Resume feature, Microsoft's answer to Apple's Handoff. This...
Microsoft Confirms Windows Mobile Maintenance Mode, Prioritizes Security and Cross-Platform Services
Microsoft has officially shifted Windows Mobile into maintenance mode, ending the company’s decade-long ambition to compete with iOS and Android as a consumer mobile platform. In a series of...
Microsoft’s Project NEON Became Fluent Design—While the Surface Phone Remained a Rumor
Project NEON was never just about pretty effects. When the first leaks spilled out of Microsoft in early 2017, the internal codename stood for an ambitious cross-device design overhaul that would...
Microsoft Ships Windows 10 Light Mode That Finally Made the Shell Bright
Microsoft’s long-running flirtation with theme options in Windows took a decisive, system-wide turn with the release of the May 2019 Update. Windows 10 Light Mode moved beyond the piecemeal light...
Windows 11 Quietly Tests Handoff-Style Android-to-PC Resume—Starting with Spotify
Microsoft just took a page from Apple’s playbook, and then tried to erase it. During its Build 2025 developer conference, the company demoed a new Cross-Device Resume feature that mirrors Apple’s...
NTT DATA's New Microsoft Cloud Unit Racks Up Nearly 100 Agentic AI Deals in 90 Days
NTT DATA has launched a dedicated global business unit for Microsoft Cloud, and within 90 days, its newly minted Agentic AI services have already drawn nearly 100 enterprise client...
Microsoft Delays Offline Calendar Editing Feature in New Outlook to August 2025
Microsoft's "New Outlook" for Windows has been a focal point of both anticipation and frustration among users, particularly concerning the long-awaited offline calendar editing feature. Initially...
WhatsApp Transitions Windows App from Native to Web-Based Wrapper: Impacts and User Reactions
WhatsApp, the globally popular messaging platform owned by Meta, is undergoing a significant transformation in its Windows desktop application. The company is transitioning from a native Windows app...
GitHub Spark: Revolutionizing No-Code AI Development for Windows and Azure Ecosystems
GitHub’s latest foray into the world of AI-powered development, known as GitHub Spark, represents a fascinating juncture for the Windows and cloud development ecosystems. Announced in public...
GitHub Spark and Copilot: Revolutionizing Software Development with AI-Powered Tools
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, Microsoft’s GitHub continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with artificial intelligence. The introduction of GitHub Spark,...
KB5064646: How Microsoft Is Sharpening AI Image Tasks on AMD Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has begun rolling out KB5064646, a focused update that sharpens AI-driven image processing on AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11 version 24H2. The patch, which brings the Image...
How AI-Driven Microsoft Power Apps Are Transforming Enterprise Software Development
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of enterprise software development, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the evolution of Microsoft Power Apps. Positioned as a...