Demonstrates how to handle app activation for contact actions through the API of the Windows.ApplicationModel.Activation namespace.
The sample has these scenarios:
- Handling an activation to make a call
Uses the ContactCallActivatedEventArgs API to handle the activation to make the call.
- Handling an activation to send a message
Uses the ContactMessageActivatedEventArgs API to handle the activation to send the message.
- Handling an activation to map an address
Uses the ContactMapActivatedEventArgs API to handle the activation to map the address.
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Operating system requirements
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