# Microsoft's UWP is going to be a major focus at the forthcoming Build conference in two weeks.

*business · news · 2026-05-01 · Windows Central*

## Key points

- Microsoft plans to shift UWP's focus from mobile devices to desktop and other platforms.
- Sources indicate developers are more receptive to UWP after Microsoft de-emphasized phones.
- Microsoft will begin positioning UWP as a desktop development system for high-end games and apps.
- The perception that UWP apps are merely mobile apps for PC has hampered developer adoption.

**Companies:** Microsoft
**Countries:** United States

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