Updated: July 23, 2020 (May 29, 2018)

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Cross-Device Scenarios Enabled by Microsoft Graph, APIs

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  • A development technology code-named Project Rome helps application users quickly switch between devices and collaborate with nearby users.
  • Windows 10, Android, and iOS applications can leverage the functionality, although Windows offers the most support and integration.
  • Prerequisites and limited developer support could slow the technology’s takeoff.

A collection of software and services originally called Project Rome aims to enable new capabilities for users with multiple devices such as PCs, tablets, and phones even when they run different OSs. The offering can help users resume applications and work as they move across devices. It also allows applications to communicate across devices and users within close proximity, enabling multi-device applications and new collaboration scenarios. However, software prerequisites could limit access to the functionality, and the offering’s success relies on third-party developer adoption.

Windows 10 Features Exploit Capabilities

Project Rome components are used by the following Windows 10 features:

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