Windows is now available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC

The app is currently available for Public Preview.

Windows is now a Remote Desktop app for other devices

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Windows App is designed to allow users to access Microsoft's operating system through other means on a variety of devices. Windows App is the hub for Microsoft's desktop and application virtualization services such as Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365 and Remote Desktop Services. You can think of it similar to how Microsoft 365 apps are the gateway to all your productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Windows App is available in Preview for Windows, macOS, iOS, and iPadOS as well as web browsers. Before leaving the Preview stage, the application may undergo some changes to become a complete version and serve users better. At the time of writing, this app is not available on Android but that may change in the future.

How to use Windows App to connect to a remote Windows system

Microsoft has specified the operating systems on which you can run Windows App. But because you can open it through a web browser, you can open Windows App from anywhere, as long as the device can run a modern web browser.

To open Windows App in a web browser, visit windows.cloud.microsoft. You can install Windows App from the Microsoft Store for Windows devices or TestFlight for Apple devices. Currently, you can only sign in with a Microsoft business or education account. This Windows App document details how you can connect to different devices.

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After installing the app on your device, the first action is to sign in to the app using your work, school, or personal account. It's important to note that you should use the account associated with all the virtual PCs you want to access.

You don't need to install any other software. But no matter what device you use, Windows App lets you take advantage of peripherals and features on your local device. For example, you can use multiple displays, webcams, audio, storage devices, and connect printers to remote Windows systems. This app also supports custom screen resolution, dynamic screen resolution, and scaling.

Working on a virtual Windows operating system from anywhere is a natural evolution for the mobile workforce. Windows App can become something better than a remote desktop connection when you can access powerful Microsoft tools and platforms through the cloud.

David Pac

Update 23 November 2023