Microsoft cans Project Astoria for porting Android apps to Windows

26 February, 2016
ast year at the Build conference, Microsoft announced what was called Project Astoria, a bridge that will allow developers to port their existing Android apps easily to Windows 10. The feature eventually disappeared from Windows 10 builds that came out after that, which caused some people to wonder what was happening with the feature. Microsoft has now confirmed that it will no longer be working on that.

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  • 27 Feb 2016

AnonD-963, 26 Feb 2016Windows Mobile does not die. It exists no matter what the m... moreThat's true bro, windows mobile ain't gonna die today nor tomorrow

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    • AnonD-508590
    • mEA
    • 27 Feb 2016

    good luck

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      • Anonymous
      • rRS
      • 27 Feb 2016

      Pathetic Microsoft

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        • AnonD-331993
        • wc6
        • 27 Feb 2016

        AnonD-92238, 26 Feb 2016still using android! what a pity.good luck finding your apps lol

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          • AnonD-428442
          • TIG
          • 27 Feb 2016

          Well, if they want to prioritize, it makes sense to focus on one rather than two, and Microsoft picked iOS bridge. I mean it makes total sense. Most apps will be available for both platforms anyway (iOS and Android), so why bother trying to bridge both? Just one would be enough.

          Question is, will this work? Or will it be too late?

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            • Anonymous
            • uw5
            • 27 Feb 2016

            sr777, 26 Feb 2016I have a Lumia 525 with W10M and a cheap Android tab with J... moreYou get that feature in android marshmallow

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              • Anonymous
              • 0Tw
              • 26 Feb 2016

              AnonD-331993, 26 Feb 2016microsoft youre taking forever to make this happen and i am... moreHaha, enjoy your 10 apps...

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                • AnonD-483959
                • sm6
                • 26 Feb 2016

                AnonD-415420, 26 Feb 2016"cans" ! When I read second time, I understood , it was sh... moreThat slang term has been in use for decades and has nothing to do with word "cancel".

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                  • Anonymous
                  • p2I
                  • 26 Feb 2016

                  AnonD-415420, 26 Feb 2016"cans" ! When I read second time, I understood , it was sh... moreI think it's not an abbreviation of "cancel".

                  "to can" could mean "to put something into trash can", I presume, since I'm not a native speaker.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • utt
                    • 26 Feb 2016

                    Good. Now it can 'can' Metro crap as well.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • Ibx
                      • 26 Feb 2016

                      AnonD-415420, 26 Feb 2016"cans" ! When I read second time, I understood , it was sh... moreDon't be boring

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                        • AnonD-415420
                        • J1C
                        • 26 Feb 2016

                        "cans" !
                        When I read second time, I understood , it was shortening for "cancels".
                        Where English is going ?

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                          • sr777
                          • X}t
                          • 26 Feb 2016

                          AnonD-304312, 26 Feb 2016I think problem is that most business organization like ban... moreI have a Lumia 525 with W10M and a cheap Android tab with JB.

                          Of course it is easier for me to install the my banking app on my tablet and use it's features. But when I checked the permission details for the app it wants more than what is required. Why a banking app need to read my contact details, why does it need my location and etc etc.

                          It's not only with the banking app most apps do this kind of thing.

                          I was using an app (not going to say the name) that is available on both platforms, I used it in my windows phone. When I just browsing my contacts with that app it was suggesting me some people. And suddenly it suggested a friends wife. I was shocked and realized it would do the same for contacts in my phone. If you know Tamil this kind of thing is generally referred as “MAAMAA VELA” or “KOOTTI KUDUKKURA VELA”.

                          Apps can ask the permission to use our personal details to function. But they don't have right to read or use any other persons contact details with or without our permission. And we don't have the right to give permission because they are not our contact details, it belongs to someone else.

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                            • AnonD-473257
                            • 61D
                            • 26 Feb 2016

                            Nearly same history with BB OS, my opinion: for mobility people need gadget with simple/easy to use, high tech means more useful but not complicated

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                              • AnonD-189020
                              • fu%
                              • 26 Feb 2016

                              sr777, 26 Feb 2016There are over million apps in App Store and Play store but... moreYou are misinformed, dude

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                                • AnonD-444709
                                • rRS
                                • 26 Feb 2016

                                I'm okay with this. There is more quality apps on iOS then Android anyway, and companies still choose to build for iOS like it's the only show in town.

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                                  • IWS
                                  • 26 Feb 2016

                                  Bullshit.windows phone will never rise as a major smartphone on this year too.
                                  Im gonna buy new android or iphone.but the matter is no one like to buy my windows phone.
                                  It should be in garbage within next couple of days.
                                  Sad about microsoft,they can't even encourage developers to bring their apps to WP 10.
                                  If google blocking their services on windows phone,just block google services on windows pc thats it.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • gLN
                                    • 26 Feb 2016

                                    AnonD-304312, 26 Feb 2016I think problem is that most business organization like ban... moreor connect to your bank via the internet on your phone... and dont have your details stolen by poor app security.

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                                      • AnonD-304312
                                      • pWv
                                      • 26 Feb 2016

                                      sr777, 26 Feb 2016There are over million apps in App Store and Play store but... moreI think problem is that most business organization like banks mostly don't build their apps for windows and thats the huge problem. I like windows but I also like and need my bank app which is build only for IOS and android. I can do without youtube app though

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                                        • AnonD-963
                                        • u7F
                                        • 26 Feb 2016

                                        Windows Mobile does not die. It exists no matter what the market share is..

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