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Microsoft Photos: Migrating from UWP to Windows App SDK

The Microsoft Photos App team recently released a major update, switching platforms from UWP to Windows App SDK. This blog post documents our experience switching platforms, including some impactful benefits and some interesting technical challenges. The new Photos application is already fully rolled out to Windows Insiders and is now rolling out to Retail customers […]

Computex 2024: Qualcomm keynote focuses on Snapdragon X Series

At Computex, Qualcomm focused its keynote on “The PC Reborn” and its Snapdragon X Series, which power a new category of Copilot+ PCs. Copilot+ PC are the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever built. Powered by silicon running at over 40 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second), they arrive ready to accelerate your productivity and creativity […]

Computex 2024: Acer reveals latest Swift, TravelMate and Aspire C series

At Computex, Acer announced select series models in its upcoming lineup of laptops – such as the Swift 14 AI – and will include new generation AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and a free update to Copilot+ PC experiences when available. Stacked with more CPU and GPU cores made available in this class of […]

Computex 2024: AMD and ecosystem partners unlock new AI experiences for PCs

At Computex, AMD revealed new products to power end-to-end AI infrastructure from the data center to PCs. These include a multiyear, expanded AMD Instinct accelerator roadmap which will bring an annual cadence of leadership AI performance and memory capabilities at every generation, a preview of the AMD Instinct MI325X and AMD Instinct MI350X accelerators, and […]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.751 (Dev Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.751 (KB5037874) to the Dev Channel. REMINDER: Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel will now receive updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 via an enablement package (Build 26120.xxxx). For Insiders in the Dev Channel who want to be the first to get features […]

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26227 (Canary Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26227 to the Canary Channel. Developers, please note that for a short period of time, we will not be releasing an SDK for builds we flight to the Canary Channel. Changes and Improvements [Copilot in Windows*] As part of this update, we’re also […]

As Minecraft celebrates 15th anniversary, community shares how it shapes their worlds

Minecraft, the best-selling videogame of all time, has been celebrating its 15th anniversary this month. From friendships to businesses, command blocks to creative masterpieces, Minecraft has shaped lives around the globe. Fifteen years of Minecraft means 15 years of building dreams and friendships. From saying wedding vows to quitting day jobs for pixelated passions, this […]

Weather from Microsoft Start: AI-powered precision in forecasting

In weather forecasting, accuracy reigns supreme. An inaccurate forecast can ruin a barbecue, shorten an outdoor walk or change your weekend plans, but in many cases, the stakes are much higher, and AI can help. With AI technology, the Weather team has taken a unique approach to create more accurate forecast models using diverse types […]

An even faster Microsoft Edge

Over the past month, you may have noticed that some of Edge’s features have become faster and more responsive. That’s because Edge is on a journey to make all user interactions in the browser blazing fast starting with some of our newest features and core features. Starting with Edge 122, the Browser Essentials UI is […]