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The Major announcements:

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Release date, features, and more

Microsoft set to announce bash on Linux running on Windows 10, according to reports

What is Windows Ink and when does it arrive on Windows 10?

Upcoming Windows 10 Redstone preview build will have Project Centennial bits

Microsoft shows off the power of DirectX 12 for Windows 10 (video)

Upcoming Edge features include better web app support and adblock in Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Video: Closer look at Windows 10 for HoloLens showcasing Start, apps and more

Microsoft shows why and how Windows 10 can run native Linux apps (video)

Microsoft’s 5 biggest announcements at Build 2016 Day 1



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liveblog:

http://live.arstechnica.com/microsoft-build-2016-day-1-keynote/



As for windows smartphones:

 

"For Microsoft with Windows and for our platform it’s [Windows Phone] the wrong place for us to lead."

Myerson further went on to explain:

"If you wanted to reach a lot of phone customers, Windows Phone isn’t the way to do it. If you want to reach a lot of Windows customers, then this is the largest install base of 9 to 30-inch screens.  If you wanted to do new and exciting things, then the Xbox and HoloLens is the place to have a discussion."

In short, it seems like Microsoft doesn’t want to focus on Windows Phone through the year of 2016, instead focusing on refining Windows 10 for other devices, and working on Surface and HoloLens. You shouldn’t completely give up hope, though–Myerson made clear that they do intend on focusing on Windows phone, but 2016 is just not the time. He further commented to The Verge:

"We’re fully committed to that 4-inch screen, there will be a time for it to be our focus, but right now it’s part of the family, but it’s not the core of where I hope to generate developer interest over the next year … We’re going to do some cool things with phones, but this year phones are an important part of our family but not the tip of the spear."



Hopefully they announce the release date for the anniversary update at e3 instead of saying "this summer"