Arm Native Apps
The latest Arm Native Apps coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft: 90% of apps now native on Arm Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft's latest push to transition Windows 10 users to new Copilot+ PCs is heavily centered on Arm silicon, marking a significant shift in the company's hardware strategy. This move aims to...
Copilot+ PCs Are Loaded with AI, But Buyers Aren't Biting — Here's Why
Microsoft this week launched a fresh marketing offensive to convince businesses and consumers that Copilot+ PCs — Windows laptops with dedicated neural engines and Arm processors — mark a...
Windows 10’s Clock Is Ticking: Microsoft Says Arm-Based Copilot+ PCs Are the Upgrade Path
Microsoft is drawing a line in the sand: if you’re still on Windows 10, it wants your next PC to run on Arm processors and pack a powerful neural engine. With the October 14, 2025 end-of-support...
90% of Windows PC Usage Now Covered by Native Arm Apps, Microsoft Claims
Microsoft’s latest numbers paint a picture most skeptics didn’t expect: native Arm versions of Windows applications now cover roughly 90% of total user minutes on Copilot+ PCs. That...
90% of App Time on Arm Windows PCs Is Now Native—So Should You Buy One?
Microsoft delivered a blockbuster stat this week: roughly 90% of the time users spend on Arm-based Windows PCs now happens inside apps compiled natively for the Arm architecture. The metric,...
Xbox PC App Insider Preview Unlocks Local Game Installs on Arm Devices
{ "title": "Xbox PC App Insider Preview Unlocks Local Game Installs on Arm Devices", "content": "Microsoft has begun allowing Windows on Arm Insiders to download and play games locally via the...
Microsoft Breaks Cloud-Only Barrier: Xbox App Brings Local Game Downloads to Arm Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft has begun rolling out an update to the Xbox PC app that, for the first time, allows Arm-based Windows 11 PCs to download and play games locally—no longer confined to cloud streaming. The...
Native ARM64 Audacity Arrives for Windows 11, Leaving Plugin Users Waiting
Audacity 3.7.5 shipped this week, and for the first time, the popular open-source audio editor runs natively on Windows 11 ARM64 devices. No emulation required. The update closes a long-standing gap...
Adobe Releases Native Creative Suite for Windows on ARM: A Game Changer for Creators
A major milestone has arrived for creative professionals and Windows enthusiasts alike: Adobe has officially released native versions of its industry-defining Creative Suite for Windows on ARM. This...
Qualcomm's Strategic Future: Enhancing Windows 11 and XR Innovations with AI and Snapdragon Gen 4
Qualcomm is positioning itself as a key player in the future of Windows 11 and extended reality (XR) technologies, leveraging its Snapdragon processors and AI capabilities to redefine computing...