Recent documentation from a Windows software engineer at Microsoft reveals insight into the journey to "One Windows" by focusing on core platform details and a brief history of the Continuum feature.
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A full version of Microsoft's Remote Desktop Universal app has been developed, and it is expected to roll out to users of the Windows 8.1 or Preview versions in Windows 10 during the following weeks.
An update released today for the Dropbox app in Windows 10 adds several new features, including the ability to cast videos to another device or to respond to comments directly from the Action Center.
Microsoft has made the Feedback Hub app, previously exclusive to Windows Insiders, available to all Windows 10 users. While some content remains exclusive, users can still voice their opinions.
The developers behind the TeslaCrypt ransomware have terminated the project and have also released a master decryption key; victims of the ransomware can now decrypt their files for free.
Data acquired by StatCounter suggests that usage share for Firefox globally surpassed Internet Explorer for the first time. In spite of this feat, Google Chrome remains the dominant browser.
Microsoft has released details related to the new web notifications feature seen in Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342. The functionality will be available in the Anniversary Update.
A new type of ransomware has been discovered that encrypts entire hard drives instead of individual files. Dubbed Petya, the ransomware also encrypts data during the operating system boot process.
The latest update to the San Bernardino case suggests that law enforcement may be able to compel Apple into providing access to the iOS source code or the tech giant's private signature.
An update on Microsoft's website suggests that Bitcoin will no longer be an option for users to purchase content on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. Microsoft has given no reason for the change.
Bing has rolled out improvements to its image search functionality on the web, in Microsoft Office, and Edge, including an updated search experience and an "Ask Cortana" option for images on webpages.
While developing recent Redstone builds, Microsoft has focused on OneCore and its own compilation process. A new report suggests that the company may have to delay some Redstone features as a result.
The Word Flow keyboard of Windows Phone may soon be arriving to competing platforms, including iOS. Today, Microsoft has sent out an email to Windows Insiders asking for feedback on a preliminary app.
A recently published survey by IDC shows that the majority of U.S. consumers are satisfied with Windows 10, supporting Microsoft's own claims that customers "love" the new OS.
A phishing campaign has been discovered by the Comodo Group that is designed to mislead potential WhatsApp users into installing a trojan horse that can allow attackers to steal personal information.
Microsoft has partnered with Samsung at CES in Las Vegas to demonstrate scenarios enabled by Windows 10, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Universal apps such as Cortana.
Microsoft will release a service update for its Intune management solution this month. While it will include Windows 10 optimizations, it will also feature management improvements for Android and iOS.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has indicated that the company will abolish its 140-character limitation after a recent report that the company may allow up to 10,000 characters per tweet.
As part of the company's cross-platform strategy, Microsoft has released a new app for Android that is dedicated solely to helping users to discover its own apps on the competing platform.
Skype has introduced a variety of changes to help users spread the holiday cheer, including holiday-themed video effects, messaging improvements, new emoticons, and an easier way to send Skype Credit.
Netflix has updated its app on Windows 10 to be part of the Unversal App Platform, available on PCs and tablets. While it is now a Universal app, support for smartphones is expected in the future.
Microsoft has today announced the availability of its Skype for Business app for Android. The new app includes several features for authentication, collaboration, and contact management.
Microsoft has outlined improvements made to its SmartScreen filter, including new protection from drive-by attacks. The improvements are part of IE11 and Edge in Windows 10.
AccuWeather has released a Universal app for Windows 10, which introduces a new interface optimized for the OS and also includes several new features including integration with Cortana.
Nintendo's Scott Moffitt has recently revealed that the company's 3DS series "is here to stay" despite the move to mobile platforms, particularly because the 3DS has significantly outsold competitors.
Microsoft has recently updated its Certificate Trust List after private keys belonging to a digital certificate for its Xbox Live domain had been disclosed.
Microsoft has announced the availability of its System Center Configuration Manager version 1511. The software includes several improvements and is optimized for Windows 10.
TuneIn has announced the availability of its TuneIn Radio Universal app for Windows 10. The new app supports features such as pinning individual stations and also features integration with Cortana.
When Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer recently criticized the company's Windows 10 Universal App strategy, it was apparently because of comments made by Satya Nadella.
Mobilize.Net has announced the availability of a software development bridge that enables developers to port their existing Windows Phone 8.1 Silverlight apps to the Windows 10 UAP.
Lenovo announced today that it will partner with gaming company Razer to produce new products targeted specifically toward gamers, with a new gaming desktop PC scheduled for release in 2016.
Several users have reported issues that prevent them from enabling BitLocker in the Windows 10 November update (build 10586). The issues appear to only affect users who perform clean installs.
Google has recently revealed that its Chrome web browser will no longer support older versions of the Windows and Mac OS X operating systems by 2016; the company suggests users to move to a newer OS.
The latest version of the CryptoWall ransomware now deletes all restore points on an infected system and introduces new changes to intimidate users and to avoid detection by anti-malware software.
Microsoft has recently released a new Social Share plug-in for its PowerPoint software. The new plug-in enables users to share and interact with social media users from within PowerPoint itself.
It has been reported that Cortana is able to integrate with Xbox Live and provide Windows 10 users with game-related information such as personalized notifications, and a few surprising new features.
Last week it was reported that version 10.0 of the Facebook Beta app for Windows Phone was made available, but some reported that they could not download the update; it is now available for all users.
Facebook has stated that it will send notifications to users if it has reason to believe that an account has been targeted, but the proposed solution ultimately depends on the user.
A new testing program from Google will allow users to test an unreleased version of the Google app for Android. There is only one requirement to participate in the program.
While Windows 10 Build 10568 seems to have very little in terms of actual new features, the build does reveal that Microsoft really wants Windows users to be loyal to its default apps.
