Microsoft Launches Major Windows App: iPhone, Mac Users Experience Windows Directly

On the hardware front, is Microsoft gradually dismantling the walls with software? Is there a convenient way to run Windows programs on Mac? At this year's Microsoft Ignite 2023 conference, Microsoft provided an answer by launching a new Windows App, which allows remote access to Windows operating system applications or other devices on various devices. Yes, this includes devices with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows. This means that even non-Windows devices can quickly use Windows in the cloud, clearly showcasing Microsoft's greater ambition. Windows App

What exactly is Windows App?

According to the official description, Windows App is a gateway to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and Remote PC, securely connecting you to Windows devices and applications. In simple terms, you can open the Windows App application directly on Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Web browsers, and then access Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Microsoft Dev Box, Remote Desktop Services, and Remote PC. Windows App Windows App iOS

What can you do with Windows App?

Firstly, Windows App includes a customizable home screen to meet different users' workflow needs. You can also access Windows from one location across multiple different services and remote computers and pin your most frequently accessed favorites. If using multiple accounts, an account switching feature makes it easy to switch between them. This Windows App also has many features to enhance the remote connection experience, such as:
  • Multi-monitor support
  • Custom display resolutions
  • Dynamic display resolutions and scaling ratios
  • Microsoft Teams optimization.
In addition, Microsoft supports local device, audio, and folder redirection through its Windows applications, such as connecting local device's webcams, speakers, USB devices, printers, cameras with the remote Windows system. However, as mentioned above, while Windows App is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, as well as Web browsers, it is currently not available for Android.

Is Windows App now available?

It should be noted that Windows App is currently in the preview stage. To use most features outside traditional remote desktop connections, you first need to have an enterprise or school account with Microsoft. It is not yet open to individual users, but that doesn't mean Microsoft has no such intention. When opening it on Windows, the login prompt says "Users can access this App with a personal Microsoft account," but as of now, this feature is not yet available. Secondly, to use the remote desktop connection, the connected Windows instance must run the Professional edition, as the Home edition does not have the capability to host remote desktop connections. At the same time, WindowsApp on Mac requires macOS 12 or higher, while iOS/iPadOS requires devices running iOS or iPadOS 16 or higher. As the App is in the testing phase, Microsoft states: During the preview, we will use Apple's TestFlight, which has capacity limits. Participation follows a first-come, first-served principle. If you are accepted to participate in the preview from TestFlight, we may not be able to meet your needs throughout the preview period. Due to limited spots, we may rotate participants to expand the testing audience. Specific download addresses are as follows: Windows download address: https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9N1F85V9T8BN MacOS download address: https://testflight.apple.com/join/YqNaYeyS iOS/iPadOS download address: https://testflight.apple.com/join/q4ha2nsh

What is Microsoft's intention in developing Windows App?

In fact, as early as June this year, according to Windows Central, while Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) were battling over Xbox, an internal document revealed that Microsoft views the strategy of "migrating Windows 11 to the cloud" as a long-term opportunity: Migrating Windows 11 increasingly to the cloud: Based on Windows 365, streaming the complete Windows operating system from the cloud to any device. Utilizing the power of the cloud and the client, improving AI-driven services to achieve a comprehensive roaming of people's digital experiences.

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