All articles tagged with #uwp
Microsoft intervened after LG’s Monitor App Installer automatically installed software and displayed McAfee ads, leading LG to agree to remove the McAfee promotion from the Windows Store app. The episode highlights how Windows’ Universal Windows Platform auto-install feature can surprise users, a practice used by other hardware makers as well (Razer, Logitech, Asus, Gigabyte).
WhatsApp for Windows is shifting from a native UWP app to a Progressive Web App (PWA) using WebView2, which has received mixed reactions due to concerns over resource usage and UI consistency, although some believe it could improve stability and features.
A new workaround has been discovered that allows UWP emulators to run on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in retail mode again. Developed by UWeaPons Store, the workaround involves subscribing to their Patreon page to gain retail access. While this may draw a reaction from Microsoft, it's good news for those interested in running emulators on current-generation Microsoft consoles, particularly the affordable Xbox Series S.