Xamarin Enables Android and iOS Development on Windows – Highlights from Microsoft Build 2016
During the second day of Microsoft Build 2016, Xamarin was showcased as a free, open‑source solution that lets Visual Studio users develop, test, and monitor Android and iOS applications on Windows, including an iOS simulator previously limited to macOS.
Microsoft Build 2016 entered its second day with sessions focused on enterprise, cloud services, Office, and development tools. One of the key announcements highlighted Xamarin’s ability to develop Android and iOS applications directly on Windows using Visual Studio.
Xamarin provides a visual development environment for both platforms, and developers can leverage Xamarin Test Cloud to run tests on up to 1,000 devices and use HockeyApp to monitor app performance in the field.
All Xamarin features are now free for Visual Studio users, including community‑edition developers, and the entire platform has been open‑sourced.
Notably, Xamarin now offers an iOS simulator that runs on Windows, eliminating the previous requirement for macOS, while Android development remains equally convenient.
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