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Windows 10 celebrated its 10th anniversary, while Windows 11 SE is being discontinued and will not receive the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2, with support ending in October 2026. Microsoft plans to open-source WinUI, the user interface framework for Windows 11. The Flyoobe tool has been updated to assist users switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Recent data shows a gradual increase in Windows 11's market share, while Microsoft Edge struggles in the desktop browser market. Microsoft provided guidance on upgrade paths for businesses transitioning to Windows 11.
Updates for Windows Insiders include general fixes and new features across various channels. Microsoft reported a record-high profit of .2 billion and revenue of .4 billion for the last financial quarter. A new Surface Laptop Smurface Edition was announced, and Adobe has made creative applications available natively on Windows on ARM devices. Microsoft Edge introduced an AI-driven feature called Copilot Mode, while Opera filed a complaint against Microsoft in Brazil regarding unfair practices. Microsoft banned the developer account of LibreOffice for violating the Service Agreement.
In gaming, Microsoft released the July 2025 update for the Xbox app, allowing game streaming through Xbox Cloud Gaming, and is preparing for the Gamescom show. EA decided to maintain game prices and announced a remaster of Plants vs Zombies: Replanted. A public beta for Battlefield 6 is forthcoming. Valve revealed updates for the Steam client, including a revamped store interface. Special discounts are available for the Back to School season.
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Microsoft has introduced a new feature for the Xbox PC app that allows players to stream their own games without additional downloads, free of charge aside from the game purchases. This feature enhances the Xbox Play Anywhere initiative, which enables game purchases via the Microsoft Store for play across Xbox consoles and PCs. Over 250 games are currently available for streaming through the app, which has expanded access beyond Game Pass Ultimate subscribers to include PC and smartphone browsers in 28 countries. The app now allows users to stream games instantly, bypassing download times and conserving storage. Updates for Xbox Insiders include tracking play history across devices and access to all cloud-playable games. The streaming capability is beneficial for lower-powered devices, such as the upcoming Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld systems, with rumored pre-orders starting on August 20 and a potential launch in late October.
Microsoft has updated the Xbox PC app to include the 'Stream Your Own Game' feature, initially launched for Xbox consoles in November 2024. This feature allows gamers to stream their own titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming, available only to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in 28 countries. Players can choose from over 250 games for streaming, including titles like 7 Days to Die, Cyberpunk 2077, and The Witcher 3. The app also allows users to view their play history across devices and tracks progress toward earning rewards in games.
Descenders Next, the sequel to the 2019 downhill racing game, is now available for Xbox and PC through the Xbox PC app and Steam. Developed by RageSquid and published by No More Robots, the game shifts focus from biking to boarding sports, featuring snowboarding and mountainboarding in a procedurally generated open-world environment with four distinct biomes. Future updates will include new biomes, multiplayer modes, and mod support, with potential plans to add skiing. The game is priced at .99 and aims to refine gameplay based on player feedback. Descenders has over 30 million players and saw a surge in popularity after being added to Xbox Game Pass in 2020. Players can access Descenders Next through PC Game Pass or purchase it outright on Xbox and Steam.
Microsoft has introduced a new service for Xbox Insiders that integrates all cloud-playable games and their play histories into the Xbox PC app. This feature synchronizes recently-played games across Xbox consoles, PCs, and Windows handhelds, allowing seamless transitions between devices. A dedicated "play history" section in the PC app and Xbox console interface enables players to view their cloud games as part of their recently-played list, ensuring uninterrupted access to game saves. Users can start a game on one platform and continue on another, even if the game isn't natively supported. The Xbox app's library section has been revamped to include a search filter for cloud games and a "jump back in" list on the home screen, facilitating easy access to gaming sessions. This redesign allows gamers to launch titles purchased from various platforms from a single location.
Microsoft is testing updates for the Xbox PC app and Xbox consoles to enhance the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience. A new play history section will be added to both the Xbox PC app and the home user interface of Xbox consoles, allowing players to view cloud games alongside recently played titles. This feature will include all cloud playable titles, including console exclusives from the original Xbox to Xbox Series X|S, regardless of ownership or access through Game Pass. Recent games will be tracked across devices with cloud-powered game saves, enabling continued play on different platforms. The Xbox PC app will introduce a filter for cloud-playable games and a dedicated play history section. This feature will also extend to the main Xbox console interface, indicating potential future support for PC games via Xbox Cloud Gaming. Microsoft is exploring the possibility of streaming PC games over the cloud and aims to improve bitrates and resolutions for a better gaming experience.
The Xbox app is shifting to a streaming-centric model, allowing Xbox Insiders who are Game Pass Ultimate members to stream select console games they own in 28 countries where Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) operates. This 'stream your own game' service enables gamers to play titles without owning an Xbox console by accessing their personal game library through the Cloud Gaming section of the Xbox PC app. This development reduces platform exclusivity in gaming and may lead to a more unified gaming ecosystem.
Xbox enthusiasts can stream select titles on PC through the Xbox PC app, currently available to Xbox Insiders with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. This feature allows subscribers to stream their owned titles, including over 250 games, some of which are not part of the Xbox Game Pass catalog. The streaming does not require an Xbox console, as games are accessed directly from Microsoft's cloud servers. This capability is part of Microsoft's strategy to enhance game streaming, known as Project Lapland, and aims to expand the library of supported games.
