Microsoft lets developers port existing iOS, Android apps to Windows 10

Microsoft at its Build 2015 event announced that Android and iOS developers will be able to easily repackage their apps to run on Windows. Microsoft is making software kits available for Android and iOS. The codes will make it simple for developers to port their iOS and Android Apps to Windows 10.

Developers will be able to reuse nearly all the Java and C++ code from an Android app to create apps for phones running Windows 10. Developers will also be able to compile the Objective-C code for their iOS apps to work on Windows 10 using new tools in Visual studio. 

Microsoft has given interesting code names to the porting tools - For Android Version the codename is Project Astoria and for iOS the codename is Project Islandwood.

Microsoft also revealed that Kings's Candy Crush for Windows Phone is actually an iOS game and we have all be play it without even knowing it. Developer King has to change only a few percent of the code in order to fully port the game to Windows Phone.

Microsoft is also looking to enable website and Windows 10 desktops apps to convert to Windows 10 universal apps. Microsoft has worked on a method for website owners to easily create web apps and publish them on the Windows store. Website owners can also use system services like notifications and in-app purchases.

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