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Microsoft backs WinUI for Windows 11 native apps at Build 2026
technology4 hours ago

Microsoft backs WinUI for Windows 11 native apps at Build 2026

At Build 2026, Microsoft signaled a shift toward native Windows 11 apps by doubling down on WinUI, forming a dedicated team, and planning to rewrite key UI components in native code while de-emphasizing web-based approaches. The company aims to fix WinUI gaps, improve performance and memory use, and reduce tearing, with upcoming enterprise features like DataGrid and Charting, plus AI-assisted development workflows to encourage developers to build modern Windows apps using WinUI rather than web frameworks.

Build 2026 Pushes Windows Toward Native Apps With WinUI 3, AI Tools, and a Native-First Roadmap
technology1 day ago

Build 2026 Pushes Windows Toward Native Apps With WinUI 3, AI Tools, and a Native-First Roadmap

Microsoft Build 2026 signals a native-first Windows strategy, urging developers to build modern WinUI 3 apps and migrate toward native Windows components. The event highlights WinUI 3 templates and an AI-assisted WinUI plugin for GitHub Copilot and Claude Code, plus sessions like “Use agents to build WinUI 3 apps” that guide migration and modernization. It also outlines Windows K2 to rebuild core experiences (e.g., Start Menu) as native components, and pairs these software efforts with hardware like the Surface Laptop Ultra (up to 128GB RAM, NVIDIA RTX Spark) to handle AI workloads, signaling faster, more responsive Windows experiences on ARM64 and beyond.

Microsoft Build 2026 Preview: Windows, Copilot, and Arm Hardware on Deck
technology2 days ago

Microsoft Build 2026 Preview: Windows, Copilot, and Arm Hardware on Deck

Microsoft Build 2026 in San Francisco (June 2–3) will reveal the future of Windows with Copilot enhancements and new Arm-based hardware. This site will provide live coverage of the keynote and hundreds of developer sessions, with previews of expected announcements and updates on what Windows will look like in the coming months and years. Satya Nadella is set to deliver the keynote on June 2, and viewers can watch via the Build website or YouTube.