Neowin News Feed for: Sway

Microsoft killing a free Windows 11/10 Office desktop app to move entirely to web

Sayan Sen — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is killing a highly rated free Windows 10/11 Office desktop application very soon this year. The company has shared details. Read more...

More details about Microsoft's "Designer" tool leak

Usama Jawad — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:56:01 +0000

Some details about Microsoft's unannounced utility "Designer" have leaked once again. It seems that the tool will leverage AI to create designs for you that can be published to social media platforms. Read more...

Several images of an unknown Windows 11 app called "Designer" leak out

Sayan Sen — Tue, 17 May 2022 19:16:02 +0000

Multiple images of a new Windows 11 app called "Designer" have dropped, thanks to a leakster. The images show an attractive new app that is likely a new design tool or an upgrade for an existing app. Read more...

Microsoft is killing its Sway app for iOS

Rich Woods — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:08:01 +0000

Microsoft today announced that it's killing off its Sway app on iOS. The service will continue in its online and Windows 10 forms, but the app itself will stop working in December. Read more...

Microsoft Sway update for iOS adds improved navigation, preview and more

Steven Parker — Fri, 19 May 2017 07:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has pushed out an update for Sway on iOS devices. The changes are mainly cosmetic, with updates to navigation and Sway previews, as well as adding the ability to edit a Sway shared to you. Read more...

Sway for Office 365 subscribers adds new functionality

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:22:01 +0000

In the 10 short months since its general release, Microsoft's Sway has been regularly updated to add additional functionality. Now, three additional features are available to Office 365 subscribers. Read more...

Windows Store Weekly: Xbox Store and Windows Store will be One, HERE is fleeing, and more

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 09:10:01 +0000

The Xbox Store and Windows Store are on the way to convergence, HERE ditches Windows users, Twitter changes looks on mobile, and we rounded up several new and updated apps and games. Read more...

Microsoft announces Photos support for Sway

Matthew Sims — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:08:01 +0000

Telling stories with photos across all of your devices on Microsoft 10 using Sway is now only a click away. Read on to find out how you can share your favorite moments online. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Xbox excitement, Lumia flagships, and Android's security crackdown

Andy Weir — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 05:53:27 +0000

From blind iDroid love and Holo promises, to building Bridges, Microsoft's parental bliss, a new Galaxy that sounds old, and OnePlus 2 = success, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Sway drops preview tag, Windows 10 app now functional

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:02:01 +0000

Sway is the latest addition to Microsoft's Office portfolio. Described as a digital storytelling, the service is now coming out of preview and the Windows 10 app is now fully functional. Read more...

Sway app for Windows 10 available for download, though not yet functional

Anthony Tosie — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 15:24:01 +0000

Microsoft's Sway presentation app for Windows 10 is now available for download, though it currently lacks functionality ahead of a full, working release. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Windows 10 Mobile, Samsung's latest slip-up and Clippy's machismo

Andy Weir — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 06:08:34 +0000

From HoloLens in space and Windows 10 on track, to talking Straw, the new PS4, Xbox down in Japan, and "the ultimate portable computer", it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Microsoft releases Sway for iPad, with an app coming to Windows 10 this summer

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 17:02:01 +0000

Microsoft will release its Sway app for Windows 10 this summer, meaning it will be available sometime around the operating system's launch. A new Sway for iPad app is now available as well. Read more...

Microsoft is testing Outlook.com changes, including revised icons and 'Outlook Mail' branding

Andy Weir — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has been testing more changes on Outlook.com, such as Outlook Mail branding - matching its new Windows 10 phone app - and revisions to the drop-down nav menu, including new icon designs. Read more...

Microsoft has updated Sway again, this time with improved OneNote integration and more

Brad Sams — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:38:01 +0000

Microsoft has pushed out another update to Sway and this time around they are improving the options for embedding media and making it easier to share your Sways. Read more...

Microsoft adds more features to Sway, updates iPhone app

Brad Sams — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:24:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that they are rolling out more features for Sway and for those of you who use the iPhone app, there is a new version of that app ready for download. Read more...

Microsoft updates Sway with embeds and more

Adrian Potoroaca — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:20:01 +0000

After making Sway for iPhone available in more countries, Microsoft has updated the web version with more features that further enhance users' ability to create awesome interactive presentations. Read more...

Microsoft makes its Sway for iPhone app available in more countries

Adrian Potoroaca — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:48:01 +0000

After its initial launch in New Zealand and Australia, Microsoft's Sway app for iPhone makes its way into more countries, allowing many people to create, edit and share interactive presentations. Read more...

Microsoft updates Sway preview, opens the door to everyone

Brad Sams — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has opened the doors to the Sway preview and at the same time, they have also added a bunch of new features to the platform too; Australia users can now download the iPhone app too. Read more...

Microsoft boosts Sway appeal with Bing image integration

Brad Sams — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has updated Sway, the company's latest addition to the Office suite of productivity apps, with Bing image search integration but the product is still in a preview state. Read more...

How Sway fits into the Office lineup

Brad Sams — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:14:01 +0000

Microsoft is going to be including a new app into its Office lineup and while Sway looks like it crosses over with PowerPoint, the two tools will live side-by-side as they each serve a unique role. Read more...

Want to try out Microsoft Sway? Here's how to get access today

Brad Sams — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:14:38 +0000

If you want to try out Microsoft's new Sway app, you can now do so without waiting for you invitation if you use the link at the bottom of the post after the jump. Read more...

Hands on with Sway, Microsoft's PowerPoint for the new generation

Brad Sams — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 13:34:01 +0000

A few weeks back, Microsoft announced Sway, a new way to present content online and we have gotten our hands on the new presentation tool. Is it a Powerpoint killer, that's the big question. Read more...

Microsoft announces Sway, the newest app for Office

Brad Sams — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 13:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced a new product today called Sway, which is a new way to show off your content on a digital canvas, and you can sign up now to join the preview of the app. Read more...