Windows 11 Native App Recommitment

Microsoft is assembling a team to rebuild core Windows 11 apps as fully native applications, moving away from Progressive Web App and WebView‑based implementations used for tools like Clipchamp and Copilot. The push promises better responsiveness and memory behavior but also tilts developer effort toward Windows‑specific stacks. — If major platform owners prefer native over web tech, cross‑platform app portability, competition among app stores, and user privacy/performance tradeoffs will shift — affecting developers, regulators, and users.