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Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft will provide Windows 10 updates for phones so you're not waiting on carriers
Microsoft has taken the reins in regards to future Windows Phone updates, promising that carriers will no longer be a hindrance in getting the latest update for your operating system. 17 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft seen as suitor for Salesforce
Microsoft seen as suitor for Salesforce
CRM king Salesforce apparently has anmajor suitor: Microsoft 06 May 2015
Microsoft buys digital pen technology from N-Trig for $30 million
Microsoft buys digital pen technology from N-Trig for $30 million
Although it was widely reported months ago, Microsoft has finally confirmed their acquisition of technology from digital pen tech developer N-Trig. 03 May 2015
Microsoft discontinues Windows Media Center
Microsoft discontinues Windows Media Center
Microsoft has been unveiling more about its upcoming operating system this past week at Build conference in San Francisco. The company also ...... 03 May 2015 - 1 comment
Windows 10 will not be ready for phones this summer
Windows 10 will not be ready for phones this summer
Microsoft is readying its Windows 10 launch this summer and has been promoting its new features this week at its Build conference in San Francisco. ...... 02 May 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft wants to guess how old you are from the pic you upload
Microsoft wants to guess how old you are from the pic you upload
Microsoft has launched the fun and likely inaccurate website that uses facial recognition to guess your age. 01 May 2015 - 2 comments
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
BUILD: Microsoft sees Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in three years
According to Windows boss Terry Myerson, over 1 billion devices will be running Windows 10 in just three years time, a hugely optimistic forecast that shows how confident the company is with its upcoming operating system that will run on PCs, mobile 30 Apr 2015
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
Report: Microsoft to allow Android apps to run on Windows 10 tablets, phones
According to the well-connected Paul Thurrott, Microsoft will announce this week that Windows 10 phone and tablet users will be able to run Android apps on their devices. 29 Apr 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
Microsoft is still losing money on every Windows Phone sold
According to a recent filing with the U.S. SEC, it appears that Microsoft continues to lose money on every Windows Phone it sells, and may have to write-off a billion dollar loss thanks to its acquisition of Nokia's handset business. 29 Apr 2015
comScore: Bing hits 20 percent search market share
comScore: Bing hits 20 percent search market share
According to research firm comScore, Bing has reached a significant milestone: 20 percent share in the search market. 17 Apr 2015 - 4 comments
New Halo games now available for iOS, Windows, Windows Phone
New Halo games now available for iOS, Windows, Windows Phone
As of writing, Microsoft's 'Halo' series spinoffs are now available for purchase on iPhone, iPad, Windows and Windows Phone. 16 Apr 2015
Bing is headed to Cyanogen operating system following strategic partnership with Microsoft
Bing is headed to Cyanogen operating system following strategic partnership with Microsoft
After months of rumors, it's finally happening: Mobile operating system maker Cyanogen has announced a strategic partnership with rival operating system maker Microsoft. 16 Apr 2015
Bill Gates writes letter to all Microsoft employees on eve of 40th anniversary
Bill Gates writes letter to all Microsoft employees on eve of 40th anniversary
40 years ago, Bill Gates and Paul Allen started a small software company that they named Microsoft. Bill Gates thanks all for the memories. 05 Apr 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft and Yahoo extend their search partnership negotiations for another month
Microsoft and Yahoo extend their search partnership negotiations for another month
First started five years ago after Microsoft failed to acquire its smaller rival, the two companies have extended negotiations on a search partnership between their Bing and Yahoo search engines. 29 Mar 2015 - 1 comment
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Microsoft testing Windows 10 ROM that can turn your Android phone into a Windows phone
Among other big news revealed this week, Microsoft has also announced that it is trying out Windows 10 software that can effectively turn an Android device into a Windows device. 18 Mar 2015 - 7 comments
Microsoft wants to kill off the Internet Explorer brand
Microsoft wants to kill off the Internet Explorer brand
Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming browser, codenamed Project Spartan, will not keep the Internet Explorer name used for the last 20 years. 18 Mar 2015 - 15 comments
Microsoft sues Kyocera for patent infringement over mobile phones
Microsoft sues Kyocera for patent infringement over mobile phones
Microsoft has sued Japanese phone maker Kyocera over patent infringement this week, claiming that the company's Duraforce, Hydro and Brigadier line of phone violate up to seven of the Redmond giant's patents. 08 Mar 2015 - 1 comment
Windows Defender fights Superfish vulnerability
Windows Defender fights Superfish vulnerability
Earlier this week it was revealed that Lenovo's consumer grade laptops have a serious security vulnerability via the Superfish software pre-installed ...... 21 Feb 2015 - 2 comments
How app user reviews work? iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone
How app user reviews work? iOS vs Android vs Windows Phone
As a mobile app developer, you might wonder how the app stores differ when it comes to user reviews and handling of them? Our guide explains the difference between Apple, Google and Microsoft app stores. 11 Feb 2015 - 6 comments
Microsoft preparing to invest in Cyanogen and its goal of taking down Google
Microsoft preparing to invest in Cyanogen and its goal of taking down Google
Cyanogen, the maker of the CyanogenMod operating system based on Android, may have a powerful new investor. 29 Jan 2015 - 3 comments
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