Articles by KENNETH

Desktop Bridge: Creators Update Overview The Creators Update is packed with new features for app developers and end users that are designed to delight developers who can offer their end users a rich experience. User transition & data migration Users are encouraged to download the store version of their desktop apps. If the user already has the previous desktop version of the app, the transition experience is as seamless as possible. As a result, the Creators Update will provides a smooth transition along with some best practices for app developers to follow. For a detailed blog post on this topic with code samples, please see this blog post. User transition: taskbar pins & start tiles Many users typically pin their favorite or most used apps to the taskbar pin or the start menu so they can access apps quickly. With [ more… ]

New MapControl features in Windows 10 Creators Update We have updated the Maps platform for the Windows 10 Creators Update to give our maps a cleaner, more beautiful and realistic look so that it’s consistent between web and UWP apps. We are also making Road view look more authentic by adding layers of terrain, where previously the Road view appeared flat. In addition to an updated 3D engine, we have delivered added features that our users requested for certain areas of visual improvements, like styling, offline capabilities, routing and others. Just a quick note regarding the improvements to the engine: even though we go through many compatibility tests and make our best effort to minimize impact to third-party apps, it is always possible that something might have slipped through. This would be a good time to review your apps and [ more… ]

WeWork and Surface: how design and technology help you do what you love The Chelsea, Manhattan WeWork headquarters was overflowing with energy from the moment I walked in. Bikes, skateboards and inspirational quotes dotted the walls, while neon “Do what you love” signs reminded me of the type of work that happens here. From the simple digital registration process for guests, to the array of hanging screens supporting a sea of product designers in the open concept, activity-based office, it was clear that this was a living case study as they design the workplaces of the future. A rapid growth, global startup in a league of its own, with 34 locations in the New York tristate area alone, and preparing to double its footprint and member base yet again in the next 12 months. David Fano, WeWork’s Chief Product officer [ more… ]