Microsoft has unveiled a versatile “Windows app” designed for iOS, web and Windows platforms, which will give you easy access to Windows PCs in the cloud.
At the Ignite 2023 conference, Microsoft introduced a new tool that lets users effortlessly connect to their Windows PCs in the cloud from virtually any machine. Microsoft says the app is available on iOS, Windows and the webbut something intriguing appears in a screenshot that clearly shows theapplication running on an Android tablet.
This “Windows App” will therefore allow users to connect to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft Dev Box, or their home computer remotelythus providing a unified interface to access different environments.
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The Microsoft application is now available
Although specific application details are limited, a screenshot hints at a user-friendly interface that lists PCs in the cloud as well as individual applications. This suggests that users will have the option to directly launch applications installed on PCs in the cloud from the Windows application launcher.
Aside from the Windows app, Microsoft also outlined various improvements planned for the Windows 365 service. Notable additions include support for GPUs, the introduction of new AI capabilities, Cloud PC watermarking, and several other enhancements aimed at to refine the cloud computing experience.
It now remains whether the Windows app can serve as the basis for a consumer version of Windows 365. Currently, Microsoft’s cloud PC offerings primarily target businesses.
We hope that the arrival of such an application is an indicator that the company is now considering subscription options for individuals. After all, the idea of a Windows app for iOS and Android makes perfect sense if the goal is to move Windows to the cloud for a wider audience. The app is now available for download from the Microsoft Store as well as from Apple’s TestFlight program.