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Microsoft is launching the “Windows” app for Windows

Microsoft has announced the launch of a Windows app for Windows PCs, as well as macOS, iOS, iPadOS, web browsers, and Android devices. This app serves as a platform for streaming a Windows image from various sources, such as Windows 365, Azure, Remote Desktop, and more.

Windows App Image Credit Microsoft
The 'Windows App'. Image credit: Microsoft

The app targets Remote Desktop users who use work and school Microsoft accounts. This is despite the fact that Microsoft already offers similar remote connection apps as part of the OS. All modern versions of Windows include an RDP client, and Windows 11 is no exception.

The software with the straightforward name "Windows" is a new unified application that has been tested for almost a year. It offers users a personalized desktop experience, support for multiple monitors, and USB device redirection. The latter allows local devices such as webcams, external drives, and printers to be used as if they were directly connected to a cloud-based computer, which is streamed to the app.

Windows users can download the Windows app from the Microsoft Store. The app is also available for download from Apple's App Store for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. The Android version is currently in open beta.

Microsoft has a long-term goal of moving Windows entirely to the cloud to provide improved AI-powered services and a fully roaming digital experience for people. The new app is one of the first steps on that path.

Source: theverge, thanks to thecommunity for the tip.

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Author: Sergey Tkachenko

Sergey Tkachenko is a software developer who started Winaero back in 2011. On this blog, Sergey is writing about everything connected to Microsoft, Windows and popular software. Follow him on Telegram, Twitter, and YouTube.

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