By Sean Endicott
Publication Date: 2026-08-17 16:05:00
A former Microsoft engineer is working on a way to make Live Tiles relevant in 2026. Jeff Fritz, who worked at Microsoft until last month, has been showcasing an app called DayFrame on several of his recent live streams.
DayFrame is what happens when Windows Phone and Outlook have a baby. The app features a persistent hub with shortcuts to your email, calendar, contacts, and other tools. The layout is inspired by Windows Phone and would look natural on a Lumia smartphone.
Fans of retro Windows design will appreciate the Live -Tile-inspired interface, icons, and text. Though the app is built with classic Windows UI elements in mind, the experience won’t be exclusive to PC. DayFrame will be available on both Windows and Mac when it ships.
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“Instead of juggling separate apps, DayFrame gives every part of your personal world a home behind a single shell,” reads the DayFrame website. “A persistent tile rail on the left keeps your modules one tap away —…