Microsoft is still struggling to grow its presence in the sector of mobile devices and after taking the reins of the Lumia range and its various strategies to increase the number of small, inexpensive tablets with Windows in stores, it seems that his next objective is to expand the supply of applications . Most interesting, however, are the means contemplated for it and those who would be the cause Windows 10 gives support Android applications .
Microsoft wants to increase the range of applications
One of the clearest problems that is Windows when gaining ground in the field of mobile devices is, undoubtedly, the lower supply of applications that counts its Windows Store : despite the number of applications available has grown considerably and that, of course, we will not miss any of the essential, the truth is that if we compare with the Apple App Store and Google Play, distances are still very large.
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Microsoft wants to increase the range of applications
One of the clearest problems that is Windows when gaining ground in the field of mobile devices is, undoubtedly, the lower supply of applications that counts its Windows Store : despite the number of applications available has grown considerably and that, of course, we will not miss any of the essential, the truth is that if we compare with the Apple App Store and Google Play, distances are still very large.
At Microsoft , however, are perfectly aware of this and do not think sit idly by, but are considering several alternatives to address the problem next year. The first, more conventional and less risky solution is to keep trying to attract more developers with new incentives. The most surprising, however, is the second, that it would take to make Windows 10 support Android applications .
Obviously, this can be a risky move because it could cause the number of developers working on versions of their applications for Windows falls significantly but at the user level would probably be fantastic news, much more practical than (the on the other hand few) devices with dual boot.
What do you think about it the idea? Would you like to access Android applications from your device with Windows ?
Source:WindowsCentral
Obviously, this can be a risky move because it could cause the number of developers working on versions of their applications for Windows falls significantly but at the user level would probably be fantastic news, much more practical than (the on the other hand few) devices with dual boot.
What do you think about it the idea? Would you like to access Android applications from your device with Windows ?
Source:WindowsCentral