Microsoft to launch Uber’s first desktop app on Windows 10
Yesterday Uber launched its first desktop app on Windows 10, allowing users to hail a ride using the on-demand car service from their computer. The move has been seen a as big win for Microsoft, which has been trying to lure developers to embrace its Universal Windows Platform, which allows apps to run across multiple Windows devices.

Correction: A Microsoft rep tells Mashable Uber's desktop app will allow users to complete rides without the smartphone version of the app, despite an earlier statement on its blog, indicating the opposite.

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Uber's first desktop app has arrived.

The ride hailing company rolled out its app for Windows 10 Wednesday, which allows users to access Uber from their desktop and from Windows Phones. It marks Uber's first desktop app(opens in a new tab), and doesn't require a smartphone component.

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The desktop version of the service comes courtesy of Microsoft's Universal Windows Apps, which were introduced alongside Windows 10 earlier this year. Uber's desktop app allows users to access the same features as the smartphone app, including hailing rides and editing payment and account settings.

The app has learned a few new tricks for Windows 10, though. You can use Cortana to call an Uber without launching the app via the "Hey Cortana," command. And, if you pin the Uber app to your Start menu, you can use the app's Live Tile to keep tabs on your ride.

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The update is also a good sign for Microsoft, which is looking to developers to embrace its Universal Windows Platform, which makes it easier for iOS and Android developers to bring their app to Windows and allows those apps to run across multiple types of Windows devices.

Updated on December11, 2015 at 2:45 p.m PT.