During the Build 2021 keynote, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella teased the arrival of a big Windows OS update very soon. He didn’t detail the new features or design changes that are coming with the next update but said that it will be “one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade.” He promised that the update will “create more opportunity for every Windows developer” existing today and will welcome new creators as well.
The software giant made several announcements on day one that included bringing one of the most powerful language models, GPT-3, to its Power Platform; new features and tools for Teams developers; and introducing PyTorch Enterprise on Azure.
Microsoft Build 2021: Everything that Microsoft may announce, how to watch live stream
Microsoft Build 2021 is set to kick off on Tuesday, and here is what is expected of the company for now.
Sarthak Dogra | May 25, 2021 | Updated 10:29 IST
Highlights
The company will announce the roadmap for its web browser Edge.
Microsoft Teams is likely to get a substantial upgrade with several new cross-service integrations.
After Google, it is Microsoft s turn to showcase what it has been working on lately as well as its future roadmap for its products and services. Microsoft Build 2021 is about to kick off later today (May 25), and the tech major is expected to make a slew of announcements during the virtual-only event.
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Developers have also been provided with new media APIs with resource-specific consent that will allow them to get real-time access to audio and video streams available in your Teams meetings to offer features such as transcription, note taking, and insights gathering through their apps.
Additionally, Microsoft announced the availability of fluid components in private preview that will allow experiences such as sending a message with a table, action items or a list that can be co-authored and edited by everyone in line, minimising the need for long chat threads and meetings.
Microsoft has also enabled developers with access to meeting event APIs for Teams that will allow automation of meeting-related workflows through events such as meeting start or end. Additionally, developers have received a dedicated Developer Portal for Microsoft Teams to offer a standalone app management console that is accessible via the Web or within Teams. It will help developer