To make this possible Windows include tools for implementing the requirements they need to run an Android application. Directly related to the article I wrote on the multi-boot patent reported a few weeks ago. It should be clear that it is not an emulation or direct implementation, Java or C ++ code is used to port as universal application to the Windows Store.

Microsoft wants to increase the quantity and quality of applications available Store appealing to its developers Android and iOS. With Project Islandwood , iOS developers have the opportunity to port their applications and compile them for use in Windows. Microsoft has developed an intermediate layer between Objective C that allows API to communicate their iOS applications.



Android have the Project Astoria . Rumors of Android applications on Windows have been present for months, and Windows 10 fulfills the predictions. Astoria originally allow Android applications running on Windows. Windows Mobile to be exact (Windows Phone and tablets). One runtime layer capable of performing those written in Java and C ++ without changing code Android applications will be included. Unlike Islandwood which requires recompile the application developer, Astoria APK allow any work. Only need to publish in the Store if not used proprietary APIs of Google, which can be modified through which it will offer Windows allowing 100% compatibility.

A group of developers third party had the opportunity to and work with the tools. For example, Candy Crush Saga is already available in the Windows Store thanks to the Android application code.

Astoria enable multiple integration points very interesting that developers of Windows and Android They may use. For example, you can post an Android app in the Windows Store with support Cortana. The information is taken from the Build conference and prior shortcut that had Arstechnica.

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