During the day two keynote, Microsoft revealed Apple's iTunes software and, by extension, the Apple Music streaming service will be arriving on the Windows Store later this year.
Microsoft is typically ranked second behind AWS in terms of the size of its facilities and business, but there is research showing that Microsoft is gaining share against AWS, King noted.
So adding Ubtuntu, Suse, and Fedora to the Windows Store is actually just a way to make it easier to get started with the WSL by letting you install the Linux version of your choice. Live Player requires Visual Studio, or Visual Studio for Mac, and an iOS or Android device.
An upcoming feature in Microsoft's Windows 10 system will automatically identify the best photos and videos to help people create highlights of their experiences.
Nadella addressed some privacy concerns about the potential for this sort of close monitoring Wednesday, saying that companies should have guidelines about how to responsibly use this technology. It's similar to the little-known Journal feature in Microsoft Outlook that tracks your use of Office files, except Timeline extends across Windows and will work with third-party apps. You can stream the company's developer conference here or watch via the embedded livestream below.
However, it'll be hard for Microsoft to achieve those goals. The good thing is that Microsoft won't stop.
Apple will reportedly reveal Amazon Video for Apple TV next month
The app doesn't have a hard release date, but is expected officially to hit Apple TVs this summer. A week ago it was reported Amazon Prime Video could could finally be arriving on the Apple TV.
"The most obvious example is the latest smart devices that each of the companies are rolling out, which combine voice recognition, AI, communications and ambient computing capabilities to provide a widening array of consumer and collaboration applications for the home and office", he told TechNewsWorld.
iPhone users may find some use for OneDrive for iMessage, which allows Apple's messaging app to display OneDrive content.
Microsoft is upgrading its cross-platform foundation, for code through its forthcoming.NET Standard 2.0 UWP, and for interfaces, via the XAML Standard 1.0, also coming later this year.
OK, let's be having you.
Despite these difficulties, Microsoft vowed to try to succeed. This is now fully integrated into Windows and will work between all compatible devices. The "platform wars" have made it hard for people to do their work, said Terry Myerson, Microsoft's executive vice president of Windows and devices.
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