Evolving XB1 web apps/universal apps...yes, please.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/3/2/8131893/microsoft-universal-apps-xbox-one-demo-hosted-web-apps

Microsoft demos Windows 10 apps running on Xbox One

Hosted web apps are also coming to Microsoft's next operating system

Microsoft revealed in January that it is bringing universal apps to the Xbox One, but the company didn't demonstrate how they would look and feel. That changed today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Microsoft's technical lead for Windows universal apps, Kevin Gallo, took to the stage during a developer event to demonstrate Windows 10 universal apps on Xbox One. While it wasn't a universal app like Mail or Photos, Gallo demonstrated a demo app designed to run across PCs, phones, and an Xbox One.

It was all part of a broader message to developers that Microsoft is building a scalable and adaptive user interface for Windows 10 to make it easier for universal apps to run across PCs, phones, tablets, and even TV screens via the Xbox One. Gallo didn't expand on when developers will be able to start creating Xbox One apps, but The Verge understands Microsoft is ready to allow any developer to build apps for its gaming console. The software giant will detail its plans at the upcoming Build developer conference in April, and developers should be able to build Xbox One apps during the summer period.

Gallo also revealed that Microsoft is planning to use hosted web apps in Windows 10. It's a new way for developers to bring their websites to the Windows Store, with Cortana integration and access to notifications, contacts, calendar, and camera. It could be a key way for Microsoft to secure more apps with an easy investment from developers. Gallo discussed Microsoft's adaptive user interface, which is essentially a way to allow developers to create responsive apps in a similar way to how web developers are currently designing websites.

The hosted web apps builds on the popularity of responsive websites, and Microsoft will essentially be allowing developers to just wrap them into a simple app for the Store. If they want to move to more powerful features then there's the option to move their responsive work and code into a full universal app for Windows 10 that can run across PCs, tablets, phones, and Xbox One.

the Xbox One is sounding more and more future proof with every little bit of information releasing lately. with the Windows 10 OS making its way to the console in the future its going to open some unexpected doors for the the system than realized. better dev accessibility...evolving web apps/universal apps. good stuff here for Xbox guys.

Needs better games, less apps.

Forgive my ignorance, but what are universal apps? Are we going to see email and maps on the Xbox One, are those even "universal apps"?

they have a nice list of exclusives coming imo. a nice varied list of games.

Forza 6

Halo 5

Quantum Break

Rise of the Tomb Rider

Scalebound

Crackdown

Ori and the blind forest

Scream Ride

Fable legends

Gears of war

Below

Inside

Smite

Neverwinter

Thats nice and all, but guess what I'm never buying a console for? As for future proof, future proof for apps? Woopdeedoo. Shame they can't upgrade the crappy hardware.

Most of those aren't exclusives.

do you need an Xbox One to play the complete list of games though, every game? if yes, then all those games being on one CONSOLE has value.

unless you want to upgrade your pc and pair it up with another console...but even then you won't be able to play the complete list of games there.

Good response

Microsoft is still focusing on their "centerpiece" idea for the Xbox One

ignorant statement.

I don't understand why MS is pushing mobile apps on a console. Does anybody use them?

"They have a nice list of exclusives coming"

I guess everyone cant be current gen 8 console leader like the PS4 is.

@magicalclick:

The article is just about standardizing apps and operating systems to perform on all MS platforms.

My point is we already have a bunch of worthless mobile apps ported to X1 and they are pretty useless on a console.

So why should we care about more worthless mobile apps on consoles?

That SONY, with the world's most most powerful video game console in the history of video games with the PS4 is also current gen 8 console leader,

How so?

@blue_hazy_basic: unfortunately you are too stuck in the past. The market has moved in from consoles for just game players. People want more out of their consoles therefore, there's a reason why consoles during the previous Gen were also entertainment hubs because the market demanded it.

There's a reason why pure gaming consoles don't exist anymore

@magicalclick: they did say it does extend to games in the September event in 2014

Well I'll be dipped in dog shit. We are getting more and more! This console has transformed immensely already and the gen has only just begun.

Come on GDC. Show the the goods!

I'd love to know how many people use what apps outside of the basics like netflix on their consoles.

You're right, the PlayStation 4 is the current generation console leader.

It's leading in lack of innovation, lack of platform evolution, lack of updates, lack of features, lack of applications, lack of media functionality and it's especially leading in regards to the most flopped games. Oh but I forgot, it leading in sales figures which are entirely lacking relevance to the consumer base is of the utmost importance, forgive me.

there's a period there bud...two separate sentences...two separate subject points. comprende?

they have a nice list of exclusives coming imo. a nice varied list of games.

are you upset with me...or something? lol

Apps?

Apps?!

APPS?!?!?!?!!?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAH!!!!!

Oh, dearie me.

Naw, I Love you as SONY has taught all of us to do.

As far as apps on my game consoles, I dont care for them in the slightest bit,

now see, that makes me feel good. Thank you, you amazing wonderful WONDERFUL squirrel :) Hey, love's allrrriigghhttt!

i like and use a quite a few of the apps myself...espn, HBOgo, Netflix, youtube, huluplus, twitch, bleacher report, GoPro is interesting, Vine, nfl app, Amazon, upload studio, one drive, Pandora...they just added an IGN app Tuesday. The E-Sports League app i finally tried out the other day seems really cool for gamers. I don't know...i don't see why you don't feel the need for ANY of them. They add a lot to the console in my opinion. Especially when snapped.

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