Microsoft stops Project Astoria for Android apps to port to Windows 10 Mobile. This project could be transferred apps one by one. The reason they stop this is because the number of Android apps, which is not also available on iOS, is small.

In late February, Microsoft already announced that they will stop the Astoria project. This project made it possible for developers to create Android apps porting to Windows 10. Then it was stated that it was difficult for the developers to choose to port for two projects, Android or iOS apps. According to Microsoft, developers need one technique to work.



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project Islands

Microsoft allows Android developers know they go to project Islands, this project is for developers of iOS apps. This project has many similarities with Project Astoria. Developers can use Project Xamarin, this is a new platform that allows apps natively run on both Windows 10 as Android and iOS

Greg Sullivan, Communications Manager of Windows and Devices Group:. “There is a great overlap between Android and iOS developers and the number of Android apps that is not also available on iOS, is small “For many developers iOS would also be an attractive platform, Sullivan claims”. on iOS, they can earn more money. Often they start developing for iOS and porting this application to any Android. Therefore, we struggled with the choice or we have more Resources were stabbing in Astoria. Ultimately, the decision to focus on Project Islands. Thus we achieve a high percentage and we can ensure that this project is well done. “