Microsoft’s Vice President for Windows Developer Platform updated the company’s blog with a post more specifically for app developers. In that post, Mr. Gallo provided further details for how developers can unlock the new era of foldable mobile devices. Firstly, Mr. Gallo confirmed that all existing Android Play Store apps and websites will work just fine on the Surface Duo. Current UWP (Universal Windows Platform) and Win32 apps will also run fine on Windows 10X platform for the Surface Neo. Mr. Gallo stated, Developers will be able to use existing investments and tools for Web, UWP, and Win32 on these devices.
Dedicated APIs for dual screen devices
Secondly, the blog post speaks off a common model for developers to tailor their apps for the Neo’s and Duo’s dual-screens. Mr. Gallo stated: That means developers will be able to utilize APIs (application programming interfaces) to enhance apps with the devices’ dual screen and 360-degree hinge features. App developers will welcome the announcement that they do not have to start afresh for the Surface Duo and Neo. Microsoft has not confirmed release dates for its dual-screen devices. However, it is anticipated that the big M will launch them during the 2020 Xmas holiday season (November or December). That one-year launch gap will give Microsoft more time to assist developers optimize their apps for the devices’ dual screens.
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