Microsoft has launched a new Windows App for Mac that unifies the remote access Windows experience. There are even versions for iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers, with an Android version in public preview mode.
The Windows App will enable you to stream Windows through services such as Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Remote Desktop from any device — all with one app.
It features a customizable home screen, multi-monitor support, dynamic display resolutions, and peripheral redirection so you can make use of webcams and other devices. The app is aimed at the existing users of services like Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop, meaning it’s only available to people with Microsoft work and school accounts.
There is speculation that the cloud-based service Windows 365 could come to consumers in the future, however, fueled by Microsoft’s long-term plans to move Windows completely to the cloud. This means your Windows PC would exist not on the device you’re using but in the cloud. It would still be yours and completely private, but you’d be able to access it from anywhere and on any device. For now, however, there are no concrete plans to extend the Windows app to users with consumer accounts.
For people who use multiple compatible services, the unified app will allow them to access everything from the same place and pin favorites. There’s also an account switching feature to promote a smooth experience when moving across accounts.
The app is available on the appropriate app stores, and you can also access it on a browser without downloading anything.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.