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Introducing the Storage Access API Today, we’re excited to announce the “first-look” rollout of the Storage Access API in our Canary and Dev channels. For developers, this API allows them to determine whether their access to browser-based storage is restricted by a user’s privacy settings and to request storage access from users if so. This capability can be used to create graceful fallback experiences in cases when storage access may be restricted by features such as tracking prevention in Microsoft Edge. For users, this API provides greater transparency into and control over the sites that are requesting access to browser-based storage that could be used to track their behaviors across the web. This post outlines what the addition of the Storage Access API means for both developers and users. Developer Experience Using the Storage Access API is as easy as [ more… ]

A deep-dive into WinUI 3 in desktop apps XAML Islands was our first solution to enable developers to use UWP XAML inside their desktop (Win32) apps. Within a couple of months after the release of XAML Islands, behavioral insights and customer interviews raised some signals about how developers were using it. We discovered that a significant number of apps were using XAML for the entire UI; in fact, many apps were using WPF’s Window and Windows Forms’s Form classes for the sole purpose of hosting XAML. Additionally, interviews revealed that C++ Windows developers were interested in XAML as a replacement for MFC. This made us think about whether we can help customers further. We listed a set of hypotheses about what Windows developers were expecting and created a prototype to validate/invalidate these hypotheses. The outcome of this validation process was [ more… ]

‘I’m bored!’ Virtual summer camps to the rescue With so many events closed this summer, it’s harder than ever to keep kids busy with positive activities. Plus, lots of parents wonder how they can juggle their jobs and home responsibilities with being a camp counselor and activities director to boot. With that in mind, the Windows Home and Family Resources Blog has compiled a collection of virtual summer camps for young people to enjoy involving the Smithsonian National Museum, Hour of Code Minecraft and lots more. You’ll also find activities tailored to a variety of age groups and a weekly schedule template pre-loaded with summer ideas. Check it out! The post ‘I’m bored!’ Virtual summer camps to the rescue appeared first on Windows Blog. Source: ‘I’m bored!’ Virtual summer camps to the rescue

Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161 Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. A few quick notes: First—as a reminder, these builds are from our Active Development Branch and are not tied to any upcoming Windows 10 release. Insiders in the Dev Channel are getting the latest code from our engineers. Second—we have officially rolled out channels to the Windows Insider Program Settings page, If you haven’t already, check out our blog post here outlining the transition from rings to channels. And third—we’re introducing some cool new features in today’s build, however many of these features are rolling out to a subset of Insiders in the Dev Channel at first, to help us quickly identify issues that may impact performance and reliability. This means Insiders may not [ more… ]

Now available: Jungle Awakens, Minecraft Dungeons’ first DLC pack If you’ve been waiting for Minecraft Dungeons’ first DLC pack, it’s now available for Windows and Xbox One: Jungle Awakens. This update features everything from new missions and game mechanics, to never before seen mobs and items – as well as a unique challenge. You’ll get extra content for the Minecraft Dungeons base game – free of charge: a map to the Lower Temple, a new threat level per difficulty and new gear. Download by updating the game. To get the new DLC, you can either buy it separately for your platform or upgrade your Standard Edition with a Hero Pass (and by doing so, securing yourself the first two DLC packs). Minecraft has all the details. The post Now available: Jungle Awakens, Minecraft Dungeons’ first DLC pack appeared first on [ more… ]