Microsoft announces dual-screen preview SDK for Surface Duo
Developers can get started on making content for the Surface Duo and dual-screen devices.
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What you need to know
Microsoft released a preview SDK for the Surface Duo and discussed upcoming previews for Windows 10X. Anew blog postfrom Microsoft breaks down Microsoft’s plans for dual-screen devices, and how developers will gain access to relevant SDKs over time.
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Microsoft announced the availability of the preview SDK for the Surface Duo. Microsoft states that the preview SDK allows developers to see how they can take advantage of dual-screen experiences, including:
Developers will also see a pre-release version of the Windows SDK to help develop content for Windows 10X in the coming weeks. Microsoft’s goal is to release a Microsoft Emulator on February 11 and to share new APIs for dual-screen support, additional documentation, and code samples, including:
Additionally, Microsoft announced new web standard proposals to enable dual-screen experiences for websites on Android and Windows 10X.
To help developers work on dual-screen devices, Microsoft will hold Microsoft 365 Developer Day on February 11 at 8:30 am PDT. The event is focused on dual-screen experiences and will cover several topics, including how to:
With the Surface Duo, Surface Neo, and several dual-screen PCs on the way, optimizing content for multiple displays is increasingly important for Microsoft. Getting developers on board early is an important step to optimizing these devices.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
