Windows Ink, together with a pen device, provides a natural way to create digital handwritten notes, drawings, and annotations.

Windows 10 brings state-of-the-art features to your apps. Create unique user interactions with the new Surface Dial or set up your app to talk with Cortana. From bots to holograms, Windows 10 is the future of computing.

Backdrop is a music app sample sharing code between UWP and tvOS using Xamarin. It supports background audio on UWP devices and cross-platform device collaboration using SignalR.

Engaging with your customers at the right time and with the right message is key to your success as an app developer.

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Learn how to build UWP apps that support Windows wheel devices, such as the Surface Dial, using the RadialController APIs to customize both the tools on the integrated menu and how your app can respond to wheel input. Learn more about how to code Surface Dial Interactions.

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