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Windows is an open platform that enables all categories of applications to thrive. From individual developers to distributed projects, open-source initiatives and large companies, the vibrant developer community is building innovative, engaging and practical apps for Windows users around the world. And the best place for users to discover that content is through the Microsoft Store on Windows. You can find more information on our commitment to developers, and how to onboard into the Microsoft Store. We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Microsoft Store Awards! This year, we invited nominations from our developer community and selected winners across 14 cat…
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AI is transforming the way we interact with technology, enabling new and improved experiences across a variety of scenarios. DirectML empowers developers to bring their AI innovations to Windows and utilize local hardware acceleration to scale across the breadth of Windows devices. Today, we are excited to share how DirectML continues to expand platform support for NPUs on Copilot+ PCs and WebNN. DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform We are thrilled to announce that DirectML now supports Copilot+ PCs, powered by Qualcomm® Hexagon NPU in the Snapdragon® X Elite Compute Platform. Copilot+ PCs bring exceptional performance and en…
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PC gamers: Xbox Wire’s survival guide to newly released Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred
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PC and Xbox gamers who are enjoying Diablo IV can now play the next chapter of the dark world of Sanctuary through the Vessel of Hatred expansion. Chelsea Leah, editor of Blizzard Global Communications, has created a survival guide to help you venture into the lands of Nahantu, learn about your Spiritborn animal guardian spirits and Merceneray companions and get up to speed on The Dark Citadel, Kurast Undercity and more. Get all the details over at Xbox Wire. Continue reading...
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3281 (KB5052086) to the Dev and Beta Channels. As a reminder – we’re also offering this same the same Dev Channel updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. These updates will be optional at first, so if you are in the Beta Channel today, you can upgrade when you are ready to do so. We plan to make these updates recommended later this year, which means you will eventually get upgraded to 24H2-based updates automatically in the Beta Channel. If you are an Insider in the Dev Channel, the window is open to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Cha…
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Prepare for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with studio’s insights and tips
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If you’re looking for a game this holiday season that’ll transport you to another era and immerse you in movie magic, check out Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a much-anticipated game coming to Windows PC (with Game Pass), Xbox Series X|S and Steam on Dec. 9. Xbox Wire has published several articles related to this launch to get you up to speed. MachineGames, the studio behind the game, delivers insights and tips throughout those stories, including how it mixed modern game design with traditional filmmaking techniques, the work it took making Indy’s character as authentic as possible and the prominence of puzzles in both the films and this title. Head over to Xbox Wir…
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Passkeys on Windows just got easier! As part of Microsoft’s vision for a passwordless future we are working to make passkeys on Windows simple and intuitive. Passkeys are safer and easier to use than passwords, which are vulnerable to phishing and data breaches. That is why, in support of a passwordless future, we partnered in the FIDO alliance with other platforms in supporting passkeys. As part of our cross-industry commitment, we launched new native support for cross-device authentication and an updated experience to help users along the journey from website to platform. Continuing that journey at Authenticate 2024 we are introducing the following, which will be availa…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 11 Build 22631.4969 (KB5052094) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel on Windows 11, version 23H2 (Build 22631). Below is a summary of the new features and improvements included as part of this update separated into two sections: gradual rollout and normal rollout. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting. Gradual rollout The following features and improvements might not be available to all users because they will roll out gradually. Text bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented. [Taskbar] New! You can now share files directly fr…
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In Avowed, the immersive fantasy role-playing game from Obsidian launching on Feb. 18, players have more freedom than ever before in quests, character interactions and combat. Xbox Wire’s Mike Nelson spoke with the team behind the title to explore the philosophy behind that level of agency. “Everywhere I looked was an opportunity to engage with this world, either through circumnavigating old houses to find loot, or talking to locals that would yield side quests — and this was all before I even stepped foot outside of the port city of Paradis,” he writes. Personal choices have deep consequences for individual characters, who react and respond to how players play side an…
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The Microsoft Store on Windows is the best place to discover AI experiences for your PC from Microsoft and our rich developer ecosystem. In 2023, we launched the AI Hub in Store to help our users find great AI-powered apps. In the last two years, we’ve seen hundreds of new AI-capable apps join the Microsoft Store community and we’ve partnered with many to showcase their content in the AI Hub. Developers like Grammarly have noted that “through this partnership, we saw a meaningful lift in key metrics, including a 245% increase in page views, a 13% growth in installs and a 24% rise in new active users. The AI Hub spotlight helped us connect with more users seeking AI assist…
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We are proud to announce that version 1.6 of the Windows App SDK is now available! Whether you’re looking for the incredible performance boost and footprint reduction of Native AOT support, enhancements for deploying your package, or quality of life improvements for controls like PipsPager and RatingControl, WinAppSDK 1.6 offers a raft of new features, performance boosts and structural changes that enable you to make your native Windows apps better than ever before. The Windows App SDK provides a rich set of APIs and tools to help you build beautiful and fast Windows desktop apps, including any C++ Win32 or C# .NET app. You can harness the modern controls and polish of …
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3291 (KB5052080) to the Dev and Beta Channels. The update includes two improvements for Windows Insiders on Copilot+ PCs: We are previewing the ability to use improved Windows Search to find files saved in the cloud directly from the Windows search box on the taskbar with Windows Insiders with Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. This update improves your Recall (Preview) experience and as a result, your previous snapshots were deleted. After installing this build, Recall will continue to save new snapshots normally going forward only if you have the option to save snapshots turned on …
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 10 22H2 Build 19045.5552 (KB5052077) to the Release Preview Channel for Insiders who are on Windows 10, version 22H2. This update includes the following features and improvements (items bolded in brackets indicate the area of the change being documented): [Daylight saving time (DST)] This update supports (DST) changes in Paraguay. [Input Method Editor (IME)] Fixed: The Chinese IME stops responding when you change the font family or font size. Fixed: The color contrast ratio of the Chinese IME search suggestion panel is less than you expect. [dwm.exe] Fixed: It stops responding many times. [Count…
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We're excited to announce the launch of our newly revamped Edge Add-ons website, designed to enhance your browsing experience through extensions and themes. This update brings a host of improvements aimed at making it easier for you to discover and acquire add-ons like extensions and themes through a more modern, functional, and actionable store. Improved navigation The website now features a fresh, modern interface that ensures a smoother and more intuitive user experience. With new tabs for product types like extensions and themes, and a permanently located search bar at the top right of the screen, finding what you need has never been easier. Enhanced autosuggestions O…
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2024 – A year in recap – Windows Accessibility
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The Windows Accessibility team is on a mission to make Windows 11 the most inclusive version yet and create a digital environment where everyone is empowered to achieve more. We remain committed to prioritizing feedback and insights from the disability community for our products as we continue to evolve Windows for the future. From performance improvements in Narrator and enhanced spelling and correction improvements in Voice Access, to a dedicated focus on improving reliability and core functionality across all assistive technologies, significant strides have been made in addressing the diverse needs of our customers. Today as we celebrate International Day of Persons wi…
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Microsoft Edge is racing into the new year with faster and more responsive features than ever before. Starting with Microsoft Edge 132, many of the browser's most important features, such as Downloads, Drop, History, and the inPrivate new tab experience are now a lot faster. In fact, no less than 14 different areas of the user interface throughout the browser are now 40% faster than before, on average. (This includes Favorites and Browser Essentials, which we had already mentioned in our earlier blog post: An even faster Microsoft Edge.) These improvements are all made possible thanks to our effort to migrate the browser UI to WebUI 2.0, our markup-first architecture t…
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One of the key issues we hear from extension developers is the time that Microsoft takes to review their extensions. We're implementing several measures to improve this process. This will allow developers to iterate faster, bringing more innovation to their users, and making the extensions more reliable, robust, and secure. To support this, we have implemented an expedited review process for high-quality and high-value extensions. Select extensions will enjoy a priority queue with faster review times. These extensions are automatically chosen based on a broad set of parameters, including: User value, as indicated by user adoption of the extension, user feedback, and o…
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Hello Windows Insiders, we are beginning to roll out an update for the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows via the Microsoft Store which introduces the following changes and improvements: Native XAML app and new UI: Includes a new side panel where you can easily start a new conversation and see your conversation history. [caption id="attachment_177661" align="alignnone" width="1144"] The new Copilot on Windows native app and user interface.[/caption] Ask questions about your PC, like "How do I set up a Bluetooth headset on this device?" and Copilot provides information tailored to your current version of Windows. [caption id="attachment_177662" align="alignnone" widt…
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Craig Duncan, head of Xbox Game Studios, is the featured guest on the latest Official Xbox Podcast. Host Tina Amini interviews Duncan, who shares updates on several games, including Avowed, South of Midnight and Doom: The Dark Ages. Head over to Xbox Wire to watch his interview.View the full article
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5015 (KB5052089) to the Beta Channel. Please note this build will only be provided to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel who did not upgrade to receiving updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2. Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel. For more information, see t…
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At Microsoft, we believe the future of AI is happening now — spanning from the cloud to the edge. Our vision is bold: to build Windows as the ultimate platform for AI innovation, where intelligence isn’t just in the cloud but seamlessly woven throughout the system, silicon and hardware at the edge. Building on our recent announcement of bringing NPU-optimized versions of DeepSeek-R1 1.5B distilled model directly to Copilot+ PCs, we’re taking the next step forward with the availability of DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting-edge AI capabilities that are fast, efficie…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3360 (KB5052090) to the Dev and Beta Channels. As a reminder – we’re also offering the same Dev Channel updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. These updates will be optional at first, so if you are in the Beta Channel today, you can upgrade when you are ready to do so. We plan to make these updates recommended later this year, which means you will eventually get upgraded to 24H2-based updates automatically in the Beta Channel. If you are an Insider in the Dev Channel, the window is open to switch from the Dev Channel to the Beta Channel if yo…
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Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27808 to the Canary Channel. We are also not planning to release SDKs for 27xxx series builds for the time being. Changes and Improvements [Task Manager] We are beginning to roll out a change to the way Task Manager calculates CPU utilization for the Processes, Performance, and Users pages. Task Manager will now use the standard metrics to display CPU workload consistently across all pages and aligning with industry standards and third-party tools. For backward compatibility, a new optional column called CPU Utility is available (hidden by default) on the Details tab showing the previous C…
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We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Microsoft Store App Awards, a testament to our continued commitment to honor and celebrate developers for their exceptional quality, creativity and originality of Windows apps and games. Whether you're a developer or a fan of a fantastic app, we invite you to submit your nomination. If you don’t have your app on Microsoft Store yet, it’s not too late! Publish your app by Sept. 15, 2024, and participate in the awards to compete for incredible prizes, like Surface Pro Limited Edition Copilot+ PCs*. The Microsoft Store offers developers a unique opportunity to reach a vast audience of over a billion Windows users. By distributing yo…
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At Microsoft, we believe the future of AI is happening now — spanning from the cloud to the edge. Our vision is bold: to build Windows as the ultimate platform for AI innovation, where intelligence isn’t just in the cloud but seamlessly woven throughout the system, silicon and hardware at the edge. Building on our recent announcement of bringing NPU-optimized versions of DeepSeek-R1 1.5B distilled model directly to Copilot+ PCs, we’re taking the next step forward with the availability of DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry. This milestone reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting-edge AI capabilities that are fast, efficie…
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