Windows App for Windows, Web, Android, iOS, and macOS general availability coming soon


  • Staff

 Windows IT Pro Blog:

We are delighted to announce that the Windows App for Windows, Web, iOS, and macOS, currently in preview, will be generally available this fall. Also announced for this fall is the Windows App for Android public preview.

The Windows App is your gateway to securely connect to Windows on any device or app across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote PC, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more. Enjoy the simplicity of a unified client that securely connects you to your Windows workspace in the cloud from any device. Enhance productivity with customizable home screens, support for multiple monitors, and USB redirection. Benefit from advanced security features, including multifactor authentication, which ensure a seamless and robust connection to your Cloud PCs and enable you to work efficiently from any location, at any time.

large

Screenshot of Windows App on a desktop.

What to expect with the general availability of the Windows App​

  • Windows: The Windows 365 App will undergo an in-place update to transition to Windows App. Employees can expect a smooth update process that ensures full feature parity, modern user experience (UX), and no functional regressions. This update will be available through the Microsoft Store.
  • Web: For web users, the transition to the Windows App will be immediate. Users will see the new UX and rebranding immediately upon accessing the app via the new URL. This ensures a cohesive and enhanced in-browser experience across all platforms.
  • iOS and macOS: Users on iOS and macOS will experience an in-place update of the Remote Desktop client to the new Windows App version. This update will provide the same modern UX and additional functionalities, ensuring that there are no disruptions to business continuity. It will be available through the Apple app store for iOS and macOS.
  • Android: We are also excited to announce the Windows App preview for Android, which will be available for users in the Google Play store later this year. This preview offers Android users the same robust and secure access to their Windows environment, ensuring a consistent experience across all devices.
Overall, users can expect an update on product pages and feature parity across all platforms. The consistent experience across Windows, Web, iOS, macOS, and Android ensures that users can transition seamlessly without any loss of functionality.

We appreciate your feedback and support throughout the Windows App preview. Your input has been invaluable in shaping the final product. We look forward to continuing to meet your needs and delivering an exceptional experience with the general availability of the Windows App.

Learn more about the Windows App​

Before general availability, you’re encouraged to try out the Windows App preview on your device of choice.

To learn more about three years of enabling flexible work with Windows 365, read Windows 365 at three years: Customer-centric solutions for security, management, and productivity.


 Source:

 
Wow, that's not a confusing product name... "Windows App". Not "Windows Cloud PC App".

Windows App available on Windows Store, home of Windows apps.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7

Latest Support Threads

Back
Top Bottom