Microsoft is readying a bridge application which will allow developers to quickly check compatibility and port iOS apps to Windows Phone.
Microsoft might be one step closer to solving its universal apps conundrum, as the company is readying a new bridge service codenamed ‘Islandwood’ which will allow developers to check the compatibility of – and work needed – to bring iOS apps to Windows Phone.
The bridge application, which works as an analyser, will identify any compatibility issues and will inform developers of the work that needs to be done to port their app to Windows Phone.
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‘Islandwood’ is set to function as a web app, and according to Microsoft will enable developers to see “exactly how much work you’ll have to do to bring your app to Windows, along with suggestions, tips and workarounds for any libraries you’re using that the bridge doesn’t support yet.”
The bridge will rely on an Objective-C development to help iOS developers build universal Windows apps. Last year, Microsoft unveiled a bridge named Westminster with allowed developers to package and publish web applications to the Windows 10 Store.
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