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Save the date: Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2017 comes to Seattle on September 13th We’re thrilled to announce that our third annual Microsoft Edge Web Summit is coming to Seattle on September 13th, 2017! Registration opens next month on dev.microsoftedge.com. Microsoft Edge Web Summit 2016 Microsoft Edge Web Summit is your one stop to see what’s next for the web on Windows. Join us for a jam-packed day of energetic technical sessions, where we’ll take a closer look at what’s new and what’s next for Microsoft Edge. We’ll dive deep into what’s new in EdgeHTML, the Chakra JavaScript engine, and the user experience of Microsoft Edge. You’ll learn how to use exciting new web platform features like Service Worker, Web Authentication, and CSS Grid to build modern, performant experiences with native-like capabilities. And you’ll have an opportunity to try out [ more… ]

Spotify for Windows 10 available now in the Windows Store Spotify for Windows 10 is now available to download in the Windows Store. We’re excited to announce that Spotify for Windows 10 is now available to download in the Windows Store*. We first announced our partnership with Spotify in early May and are thrilled to bring the Spotify app to Windows 10 and Windows 10 S customers following on the heels of the release of Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S last week. The Spotify app is available today in all 60 countries where Spotify is available and offers the same familiar experiences as the Win32 application**. With Spotify on Windows 10, you can enjoy, discover and share millions of songs wherever and whenever you want. Make and share your own playlists, or let Spotify suggest something great for you. [ more… ]

How to distribute your existing Desktop Applications via Windows Store to Windows 10 PCs – including the new Windows 10 S configuration Overview Windows 10 S is a specific configuration of Windows 10 Pro that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance. By exclusively using apps in the Windows Store and ensuring that you browse safely with Microsoft Edge, Windows 10 S keeps you running fast and secure day in and day out. Windows 10 S was inspired by students and teachers and it’s the best Windows ever for schools. It’s also a great choice for any Windows customer looking for consistent performance and advanced security. By limiting apps to those in the Windows Store, Windows 10 S is ideal for people who have everything they need in the Windows Store and prefer the peace of [ more… ]

Windows 10 Tip: Watch 360° videos with the Windows 10 Creators Update With the Creators Update, the Movies & TV app* expands your viewing horizon from 2D video to 360° video. You can explore new immersive 360° video content from partners like GoPro, Baobab Studios, LIFE VR, NextVR, Littlstar and more. Go skydiving with a bombsquad, see a rocket launch from up close, visit Portugal, watch the NBA games from the best seats courtside, or even climb Mount Everest; a few of the many immersive experiences featured in the app. Stay tuned as content refreshes frequently. Want to create your own stories? Windows 10 supports a variety of 360° cameras for capturing your own content, so now you can also watch your personal 360° video creations in the Movies & TV app. Here’s how to get started: Launch the Movies [ more… ]